The newest addition to the RSN, the frigates are equipped with stealth technology to complement their advanced sensor and weapons suite. They are capable of dealing with multidimensional naval threats from the air, surface or underwater. They are to be equipped with organic naval helicopters which will significantly increase their war-fighting capabilities.
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Length
114 meters
Beam
16 meters
Displacement
3,200 tonnes
Speed
In excess of 25 knots
Range
3,500 nautical miles
Crew
71 + 14 air detachment
Weapons
HARPOON Missiles
76 mm OTO MELARA SRGM
ASTER Surface to Air Missile
WHITEHEAD Torpedoes
Shipboard Helicopter
Sikorsky S-70B
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The Victory-class missile corvettes were commissioned in 1990 and 1991 and are equipped to deal with air, surface and underwater threats. They are the backbone of the RSN's strike capability and provide seaward defence and protection of Singapore's vital sea lines of communications.
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Length
62 meters
Beam
8.5 meters
Displacement
600 tonnes
Speed
In excess of 30 knots
Range
2,000 nautical miles
Crew
46
Weapons
HARPOON Missiles
76 mm OTO MELARA SRGM
BARAK Surface to Air Missile
WHITEHEAD Torpedoes
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The missile gunboats were acquired in 1970 and are the oldest vessels in the RSN. They were upgraded in the mid 1980s and continue to remain a potent strike force responsible for the seaward defence of Singapore. They are due to be replaced by the frigates.
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Length
45 meters
Beam
6.5 meters
Displacement
270 tonnes
Speed
In excess of 30 knots
Range
2,000 nautical miles
Crew
40
Weapons
HARPOON Missiles
GABRIEL Missile
57 mm BOFOR Gun
MISTRAL Surface to Air Missile
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