Description: The German Navy's Gepard-class missile boats (Type 143A) are an evolution of Albatros-class (Type 143) commissioned in 1976 and 1977. The Gepard-class ships have been designed to perform anti-surface warfare (ASuW) utilizing four MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles and a 76mm OTO dual-purpose gun. A 21-cell RAM provides protection against airborne threats. Besides, the Gepard-class corvettes are suitable for mine laying missions. The propulsion system consists of four diesels and four shafts generating 13,200-KW and allowing a top speed of 40 knots. These ships are scheduled for replacement by the K130-class corvettes.
Gepard Specifications
Enlisted: 30
Number of Weapons: 4
Officers: 4 Dimensions Beam: 7.80 meter (25.6 foot)
Draft: 2.60 meter (8.53 foot)
Length: 58 meter (189 foot)
Main Gun Caliber: 76 millimeter Power Total Combined Power: 13,200 kW (17,694 hp) Speed Top Speed: 40 knot (20.6 mps) Weight Full Displacement: 391 ton
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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