Spanish frigate Santa María
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Santa María (F81) is the lead ship of six Spanish-built Santa Maria-class frigates of the Spanish Navy, based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class design. The vessel was constructed in 1982 and was launched on 11 November 1984. Santa María was commissioned on 12 October 1986. The frigate has served in NATO maritime operations.
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Santa María on 2 June 2017 | |
History | |
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Spain | |
Name | Santa María |
Builder | Bazan |
Laid down | 22 May 1982 |
Launched | 11 November 1984 |
Commissioned | 12 October 1986 |
Homeport | Rota |
Identification | |
Status | in active service |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Santa Maria-class frigate |
Displacement | 3,160 t (3,110 long tons) standard |
Length | 138.8 m (455 ft 5 in) |
Beam | 14.3 m (46 ft 11 in) |
Draught | 6.6 m (21 ft 8 in) max |
Propulsion |
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Speed | 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph) |
Complement | 223 |
Sensors and processing systems |
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Electronic warfare & decoys | Nettunel (F-85 & F-86: Mk-3000) intercept, SLQ-25 Nixie, Mk36 SROC decoy launchers |
Armament |
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Aircraft carried | 2 × Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk LAMPS III helicopters |
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