Participation of the “HYDRA” frigate in the EU operation “IRINI” for Libya

Defence Redefined

Published on 14/05/2020 at 11:23

The frigate “HYDRA” sailed on Tuesday, May 12, from the Salamis Naval Base in the context of its participation in the operation of the European Union “IRINI”.

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The Navy will also develop an organic helicopter, as well as a specially trained team to carry out ship inspections.

The frigate “HYDRA” (F-452) is of the type ‘MEKO 200 HN’, it has a length of 117 meters, displacement of 3,350 tons, CODOG propulsion mechanism (Combined Diesel Or Gas) with 2 turbines LM2500 and 2 diesel MTU20V engines developing speed up to 30 knots. It can carry a crew of 250 people.

She is armed with 1 5-inch/54-gun, 2 Phalanx close-in weapon systems, 8 Harpoon guided surface-to-surface missiles, 16 surface-to-air ESSM (Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile), 2 triple Torpedo launchers Mk32, Electronic countermeasures launcher and similar electronic equipment. It can also carry an S-70B-6 Aegean Hawk Helicopter.