Holland class
Overview
Holland class
Lead ship of the Holland class at sea in 2014.
Source: Ministerie van Defensie -
© Public domain
Origin
Netherlands
Type
Ocean-going patrol vessel
Entered service
2012
Status
In service
Development
Early to mid 2000's
Developer
Netherlands
Production
2008 - 2013
Producer
Netherlands
Unit cost
€ 117 million in 2007
Number produced
4
Designations
Holland class
P840 class (lead pennant number)
P840 class (lead pennant number)
Notable users
Netherlands
Details
Facts
Holland class
General
Origin
Netherlands
Type
Ocean-going patrol vessel
Complement
54, with berthing for 40 more such as medical team and helicopter crew
Dimensions
Displacement
3.750 t full load
Length
108.4 m
Beam
16 m
Draft
4.55 m
Propulsion
Arrangement
Combined electric or diesel (CODELOD)
Machinery
2x MAN 12V28/33D diesel
Power output
7.320 hp / 5.460 kW each
Propulsion
Two shafts, controllable pitch propellers
Mobility
Speed
21.5 kts
Range
5.000 nm at 15 kts
Endurance
21 days
Sensors
Air search
SeaMaster 400 SMILE non-rotating air warning radar
Surface search
SeaWatcher 100 active phased array surface detection and tracking radar
Electro-optical
GateKeeper electro-optical 360° surveillance system
Systems
Datalink
Link 11, Link16
Guns
Dual purpose
76mm Oto Melara Super Rapid
Self-defense
2x 30mm Marlin WS
Self-defense
2x 12.7mm Hitrole NT
Self-defense
6x 7.62mm MAG
Craft
Medium
2x Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC)
Small
1x Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)
Aircraft
Facilities
Hangar and flight deck for 1 medium helicopter
Supported types
NH-90 NFH
Media
Holland class
Two Holland class OPVs at sea.
Source: Ministerie van Defensie
Copyright: Public domain
Holland class
Lead ship of the Holland class at sea in 2011.
Source: Ministerie van Defensie
Copyright: Public domain
Holland class
Rear view of Holland class OPV showing the helicopter deck with NH-90.
Source: Joost J. Bakker
Copyright: GNU Attribution Share Alike license
Holland class
The HNLMS Groningen, the fourth ship of the Holland class.
Source: Ministerie van Defensie
Copyright: Public domain
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