European Patrol Corvette
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Corvette |
| Length | 117 m |
| Propulsion | CODLAD, CODAD |
| Speed | 24 kt |
| Armament | ASTER |
| Aircraft carried | NH90 |
(European Patrol Corvette), in the past „PPX“ is an PESCO-Project under supervision of Italy with partners France, Spain, Portugal[1] and Greece. The task force sets itself the goal to draft and develop a new family of warships (NATO War Limited Ship).[2] The ships will have a conventional hull of different dimensions, armament and propulsion systems. At least three versions are planned:
- a patrol ship for Italy and Spain
- a long range one for France (to reach overseas territories)
- a stronger battle version for Greece
The participating Member States aim to produce their first corvette prototype in 2026-2027. [3]
Participants
Italy 
France: NAVIRIS (Joint-Venture of Fincantieri and Naval Group)
Spain: Indra Sistemas, Navantia
Ships
Italy: 8 Ships
Expected users
- Italy/Italian Navy
- Spain/Spanish Navy
- Supplements: Serviola, Infanta Elena Classes
- France/French Navy
- Supplements/Replaces: Floréal Classes
External links
- https://pesco.europa.eu/project/european-patrol-corvette-epc/
- Versions: https://www.edrmagazine.eu/the-spanish-navy-vision-for-future-opvs-based-on-the-epc-design