Constanta F-281

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john sefton
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Constanta F-281

Post by john sefton » Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:18 pm

Logistic Support Training Ship "Constanta" (F-281)
I cannot find any information on this vessel.
Rumania 2005 SG?
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aukepalmhof
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Re: Constanta F-281

Post by aukepalmhof » Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:36 am

Built as a logistic support training ship by the Braila ship yard at Braila Romania for the Romanian Navy.
Launched as the CONSTANTA (F-281), named after the largest Romanian port Constanta. One of the Croitor Class. One sister the MIDIA (F-283)
Displacement 2,850 tons standard, 3,500 tons full load. Dim. 108 x 13.5 x 3.8m. (draught)
Powered by two diesel engines, 6,500 bhp, twin shafts, speed 16 knots.
Armament: 1 dual 57mm/70cal DP. 2 dual 30mm AA. 2 dual 14.5mm AA. 2 RBU-1200 ASW RL. 2 SA-N_5 SAM positions.
One crane forward for ammunition replenishment
Fitted out with a helicopter deck aft and hangar for one Alouette-III helicopter.
Crew 150.
15 September 1980 completed. Homeport Constanta.

The class is a scaled-down version of the Russian Don class.
She is a supply and support ship for small combatants, but has also some combat capability.
2011 In service.

Romania 2005 2.20L sg?, scott4746a. 2006 imprinted stamped card, the ship on it is the CONSTANTA

Source: Jane’s 1990. Warships of the World. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz
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