The ''Rear-Admiral Eustațiu Sebastian''-class corvette (also known as the Tetal-II or Modified Tetal class by NATO) is a series of two

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s used by the

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for

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duty. They have a

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of 1,385 tonnes, a

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aft, and as main armament a 76 mm

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s and

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rocket launchers. These ships are updated versions of the ''Admiral Petre Bărbuneanu'' (Tetal-I)-class corvette.

Ships

* ''Contraamiral Eustațiu Sebastian'' (Cvt 264) Launched 1988 – In service since 1989 * ''Contraamiral Horia Macellariu'' (Cvt 265) – Launched 1994 – In service since 1996 Two other ships were laid down, but never finished. They are now awaiting disposal in Mangalia military harbor.

References

* Baker, A.D. ''The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 1998–1999''. Annapolis, Maryland, USA: Naval Institute Press, 1998. .

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Ships

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