PR 72-class
Summary
| Origin country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| Category | Corvette |
| Subtype | Missile corvette |
| Manufacturer | Villeneuve-la-Garenne (SFCN), Lorient Naval Dockyard |
| Year commissioned | 1980 |
| Units |
CM-21 BAP Velarde CM-22 BAP Santillana CM-23 BAP De los Heros CM-24 BAP Herrera CM-25 BAP Larrea CM-26 BAP Sánchez Carrión |
Operators
🇵🇪 Peru
Technical specifications
| Displacement | 610 tons |
| Range | 4500 km at 16 knots |
| Crew | 46 members |
| Width | 8.35 m (27.4 ft) |
| Length | 64.0 m (210.0 ft) |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 12 diesel engines with a power of 17,400 hp - 2 propellers |
| Thrust | 560 hp |
| Armament | 4 MM-38 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 40mm Bofors guns + 1 MGP-86 |
| Maximum speed | 30 knots |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of ship is the PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class is a corvette (Missile corvette) built by Peru.
What is the displacement of the PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has a displacement of 610 tons.
What is the maximum speed of the PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has a maximum speed of 30 knots (55 km/h).
What is the range of the PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has a range of 4,500 km (2,429 nautical miles) at 16 knots.
How many crew members serve on the PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has a crew complement of 46 personnel.
How many PR 72-class ships have been built?
6 vessels of the PR 72-class have been built.
Which countries operate the PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class is operated by Peru.
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