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Durango Class
The ''Durango'' class is an offshore patrol vessel Ship class, class in service with the Mexican Navy. The ''Durango'' class, comprising four ships, was designed and constructed in Mexico in 1999–2000. The class entered service in 2000 and is used primarily for drug interdiction and patrol. Description The ''Durango''-class design is based on the s but with a different superstructure. They have a Displacement (ship)#Standard displacement, standard displacement of and at full load. The vessels measure long with a Beam (nautical), beam of and a Draft (hull), draft of . The patrol vessels are propelled by two Propeller, shafts powered by two Caterpillar Inc., Caterpillar 3616 V16 diesel engines rated at . They have a maximum speed of . For electrical power, the ''Durango'' class are equipped with two 260 kilowatt generators and one 190 kW generator. The patrol vessels are armed with a single Bofors 57 mm L/70 naval artillery gun, Bofors /70 caliber gun Mk 3 mounted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrol Vessel
A patrol boat (also referred to as a patrol craft, patrol ship, or patrol vessel) is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defence, border security, or law enforcement. There are many designs for patrol boats, and they generally range in size. They may be operated by a nation's navy, coast guard, police, or customs, and may be intended for marine ("blue water"), estuarine ("green water"), or river ("brown water") environments. Per their name, patrol boats are primarily used to patrol a country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), but they may also be used in other roles, such as anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, fishery patrols, immigration law enforcement, or search and rescue. Depending on the size, organization, and capabilities of a nation's armed forces, the importance of patrol boats may range from minor support vessels that are part of a coast guard, to flagships that make up a majority of a navy's fleet. Their small size and relatively low cost make them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
