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The '''''Almirante Padilla''-class frigate''' is a group of [[Frigate#Modern Age|frigates]] operated by the [[Colombian Navy]]. The designation of this class is Type FS 1500 and there are 4 ships in service. The ships were built by [[Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft]] (HDW) at [[Kiel]], Germany. Two similar ships operates as the {{sclass-|Kasturi|corvette|1}}s in the [[Malaysian Navy]].
The '''''Almirante Padilla''-class Corvette''' is a group of [[Frigate#Modern Age|corvette]] operated by the [[Colombian Navy]]. The designation of this class is Type FS 1500 and there are 4 ships in service. The ships were built by [[Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft]] (HDW) at [[Kiel]], Germany. Two similar ships operates as the {{sclass-|Kasturi|corvette|1}}s in the [[Malaysian Navy]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
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===Armament===
===Armament===
[[Image:Arc_fragata_caldas.jpg|thumb|left|''Caldas'']]
[[Image:Arc_corvette_caldas.jpg|thumb|left|''Caldas'']]


===Aircraft===
===Aircraft===
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===Orion Program Upgrade===
===Orion Program Upgrade===
The Orion Program Upgrade was a mid-life refit performed by the [[Thales Group]]. In January 2012, [[Thales Group]] delivered the first upgraded ''Almirante Padilla''-class frigate to the [[Colombian Navy]].
The Orion Program Upgrade was a mid-life refit performed by the [[Thales Group]]. In January 2012, [[Thales Group]] delivered the first upgraded ''Almirante Padilla''-class corvette to the [[Colombian Navy]].


The equipment upgrades included:
The equipment upgrades included:
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* New communication systems
* New communication systems


In addition, OTO Melara DART ammunition and 16 SSM-700K [[Hae Sung]] I (Sea Star) anti-ship missiles were ordered.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.webinfomil.com/2012/11/armada-nacional-compro-misiles-coreanos.html |title=Armada Nacional Compró Misiles Coreanos "C-Star" Para Equipar Sus Fragatas Misileras |language=Spanish |publisher=webinfomil.com |date=30 November 2012 |accessdate=12 January 2015}}</ref> In September 2014, Colombia fired the DART guided ammunition from the Oto Melara 76&nbsp;mm Strales. The testing was performed aboard ''Caldas''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/43167/colombia-conducts-first-dart-firings |title=Colombia conducts first DART firings |last=Scott |first=Richard |publisher=Jane's.com |date=17 September 2014 |accessdate=12 January 2015}}</ref>
In addition, OTO Melara DART ammunition and 16 SSM-700K [[Hae Sung]] I (Sea Star) anti-ship missiles were ordered.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.webinfomil.com/2012/11/armada-nacional-compro-misiles-coreanos.html |title=Armada Nacional Compró Misiles Coreanos "C-Star" Para Equipar Sus Corbetas Misileras |language=Spanish |publisher=webinfomil.com |date=30 November 2012 |accessdate=12 January 2015}}</ref> In September 2014, Colombia fired the DART guided ammunition from the Oto Melara 76&nbsp;mm Strales. The testing was performed aboard ''Caldas''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/43167/colombia-conducts-first-dart-firings |title=Colombia conducts first DART firings |last=Scott |first=Richard |publisher=Jane's.com |date=17 September 2014 |accessdate=12 January 2015}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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!colspan=7|''Almirante Padilla''-class frigates<ref name="Conways">Gardiner and Chumbley, p.69</ref>
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|{{ship|Colombian frigate|Almirante Padilla|FM-51|2}} || align=center|FM-51 ||rowspan=4|[[Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft]], [[Kiel]] || 17 March 1981 || 6 January 1982 || 31 October 1983 || In active service
|{{ship|Colombian corvette|Almirante Padilla|FM-51|2}} || align=center|FM-51 ||rowspan=4|[[Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft]], [[Kiel]] || 17 March 1981 || 6 January 1982 || 31 October 1983 || In active service
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|{{ship|Colombian frigate|Caldas|FM-52|2}} || align=center|FM-52 || 14 June 1981 || 23 April 1982 || 14 February 1984 || In active service
|{{ship|Colombian corvette|Caldas|FM-52|2}} || align=center|FM-52 || 14 June 1981 || 23 April 1982 || 14 February 1984 || In active service
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|{{ship|Colombian frigate|Antioquia|FM-53|2}} || align=center|FM-53 || 22 June 1981 || 28 August 1982 || 30 April 1984 || In active service
|{{ship|Colombian corvette|Antioquia|FM-53|2}} || align=center|FM-53 || 22 June 1981 || 28 August 1982 || 30 April 1984 || In active service
|-
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|{{ship|Colombian frigate|Independiente|FM-54|2}} || align=center|FM-54 || 22 June 1981 || 21 January 1983 || 27 July 1984 || In active service
|{{ship|Colombian corvette|Independiente|FM-54|2}} || align=center|FM-54 || 22 June 1981 || 21 January 1983 || 27 July 1984 || In active service
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commonscat-inline|Almirante Padilla class frigate}}
{{Commonscat-inline|Almirante Padilla class corvette}}


{{Military of Colombia}}
{{Military of Colombia}}


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[[Category:Active corvettes of Colombia| ]]




Revision as of 23:04, 19 February 2017

Class overview
NameAlmirante Padilla class
BuildersHowaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW)
Operators Colombian National Navy
Built1981-1983
In commission1983-
Planned4
Completed4
Active4
General characteristics
TypeCorvette
Displacement2,100 tons loaded
Length99.1 m (325 ft)
Beam11.3 m (37 ft)
Draft3.7 m (12 ft)
Propulsion2 shaft, 4 MTU 20V 1163 TB92 Diesels 23,400 hp (17,400 kW)
Speed27.0 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph)
Range7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km; 8,055 mi) at 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)
Complement92
Sensors and
processing systems
  • SMART-S ( Mk2 version)
  • STING-EO Mk2
  • Terma Scanter 2001 X-band (after modernisation)
  • Atlas Elektronik ASO 4-2 (Hull Mounted)
Electronic warfare
& decoys
  • VIGILE ESM
  • 1 × Terma SKWS double mounting
Armament
Aircraft carried

The Almirante Padilla-class Corvette is a group of corvette operated by the Colombian Navy. The designation of this class is Type FS 1500 and there are 4 ships in service. The ships were built by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) at Kiel, Germany. Two similar ships operates as the Template:Sclass-s in the Malaysian Navy.

Overview

Design

Propulsion

The Almirante Padilla class is powered by a CODAD propulsion system, provided by four MTU diesels driving two shafts and developing 23,400 horsepower (17,400 kW) driving two Controllable Pitch propellers. This gives a maximum speed of 28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph), and a range of 7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi) at 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph).

Electronics

Armament

File:Arc corvette caldas.jpg
Caldas

Aircraft

The Almirante Padilla class does not have a hangar facility, and thus does not have an embarked helicopter. The landing platform aft is suitable for a Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm MBB Bo 105 CBS-5 or the Eurocopter AS-555-SN Fennec for over-the-horizon targeting.

Orion Program Upgrade

The Orion Program Upgrade was a mid-life refit performed by the Thales Group. In January 2012, Thales Group delivered the first upgraded Almirante Padilla-class corvette to the Colombian Navy.

The equipment upgrades included:

  • Smart-s Mk2 radar
  • TACTICOS combat system
  • Sting-EO Mk2 naval fire control tracking system
  • MIRADOR electro-optical multi-sensor surveillance, tracking and fire control system
  • Vigile Radar Electronic Support Measures (RESM) system
  • TERMA SKSW DL-12T decoy system
  • MTU M-93 engines
  • New communication systems

In addition, OTO Melara DART ammunition and 16 SSM-700K Hae Sung I (Sea Star) anti-ship missiles were ordered.[1] In September 2014, Colombia fired the DART guided ammunition from the Oto Melara 76 mm Strales. The testing was performed aboard Caldas.[2]

History

Ships

Almirante Padilla at sea
Almirante Padilla-class corvette[3]
Name Pennant number Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned Fate
Almirante Padilla FM-51 Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Kiel 17 March 1981 6 January 1982 31 October 1983 In active service
Caldas FM-52 14 June 1981 23 April 1982 14 February 1984 In active service
Antioquia FM-53 22 June 1981 28 August 1982 30 April 1984 In active service
Independiente FM-54 22 June 1981 21 January 1983 27 July 1984 In active service

References

  1. ^ "Armada Nacional Compró Misiles Coreanos "C-Star" Para Equipar Sus Corbetas Misileras" (in Spanish). webinfomil.com. 30 November 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. ^ Scott, Richard (17 September 2014). "Colombia conducts first DART firings". Jane's.com. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  3. ^ Gardiner and Chumbley, p.69

Sources

  • Colombia: Seguridad & Defensa www.fuerzasmilitares.org
  • Gardiner, Robert; Chumbley, Stephen & Budzbon, Przemysław (1995). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947-1995. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-132-7.

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