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The French La Fayette class frigate Aconit (F-713) is currently conducting a routine exercise on Paphos coast.
As you can see from the photo below, the frigate is located near Mouttalos, south of Chloraka, very close to the coast of Paphos.
Aconit is a frigate with multi-operational capabilities. It has been in the service of the French Navy since 1999. It weighs 3,600 tons, it is 125 meters long and 15.5 meters wide.
It has 4 SEMT Pielstick 12PA6V280 STC2 diesel engines, 21000 hp (15 400 kW) and travels at a maximum speed of 25 knots.
According to Sigma channel-Paphos correspondent Marios Ignatiu, the frigate has obtained all the necessary permits from the Navy of the Republic of Cyprus.
Also read: France is withdrawing from a NATO operation due to a dispute with Turkey
* Photos: PafosPress & Marine Traffic
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