Navy
Recognition learned during Euronaval last year that Kedogou
OPV 45 was launched in October 10, 2014. OPV 45 vessels are 45.6 m long
and 8.4 m wide. It can be armed with a weapon system up to 40 mm. Two
6.2 m RHIB are also on board. Its hull is made of steel and the superstructure
is in aluminum. There are 25 sailors aboard. The vessel has a steel
hull and aluminium superstructure. It is powered by two Cummins diesel
engines (1 940 kW) providing a top speed of 22 knots. Endurance is ten
days with a range of 2 000 nautical miles. It is able to launch two
RHIBs via stern ramp.
Following the succesful sea trials, Kedogou should be fitted
with a 20 mm gun and two 12.7 mm machineguns.
The Senegalese Navy will use this new OPV for maritime security and
anti-piracy missions. |
