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OFFSHORE PATROL
VESSEL (OPV)

The most cost effective OPV available today ISRAEL SHIPYARDS LTD.

General Description P.O.Box 10630
Haifa Bay 2611702, Israel
Based on the combat proven SAAR 4 Tel: 972-4-8460246
and SAAR 4.5 missile corvettes, Fax: 972-4-8418744
Israel Shipyard's 400- 500 tons OPV E-mail:
is the most cost effective OPV marketing@israel-shipyards.com
concept available today. Web Site: www.israel-shipyards.com
The 400 tons OPV has been selected
by the Hellenic Coast Guard as a
significant part of the Naval security
forces for the Athens 2004 Olympic
Games.
The 500 tons model can support a
light marine helicopter.

The OPV missions

Open sea patrolling and
Surveillance operations
Seaborne terrorism / smuggling /
illegal activities interdiction
Launch and recovery of light
marine helicopter (up to 5 tons).
Off-Shore facilities protection
Support of special operations
forces.
Search and Rescue operations
Fishing control.
Anti pollution missions.

The OPV can accommodate The OPV main specifications
advanced weapon
configurations Model 400 tons 500 tons
Length Overall 58 m 62 m
Up to 76 mm remotely controlled Beam, Moulded 7.6 m 7.6 m
gun Draught 2.65 m 2.70 m
2 x 0.5" / 7.62 mm stabilized gun Flight Deck N/A 7 x 7.7m
mounts Displacement 400 tons 470 tons
Command and Control system Maximum Speed 33 knots 32 knots
ESM Sustained Speed 30 knots 30 knots
Search Radar Cruising Speed 18 – 20 knots 18 – 20 knots
Most advanced day and night Range at 18 Knots 2200 NM 3200 NM
vision system Endurance 10 – 12 days 14 – 20 days
ARPA Navigation Radar Crew 20 – 30 20 – 30
ECDIS
Optional - Short range missiles.

The OPV is certified by Lloyd's and
complies with international regulations
regarding stability, Hull construction,
navigation systems etc.

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