GC FFG Parchim-I

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2 units Parchim-I class frigates in Peenemünde/Germany. The unit in front is 223 - Waren



'Parchim-I' class anti-submarine frigates
Projekt 133.1

Displacement:792 tons
Dimensions:75 x 9.8 x 2.7 meters
Propulsion:24 knots
Crew:59
Radar: 
Armament: 2 57mm (AK 725)
2 30mm (AK 230)
4 torpedo tubes
2 RBU-6000 ASW RL
Concept:Anti-submarine frigates. The first series (Parchim-I) of 16 units was build for the naval forces of the former German Democratic Republic, weapon systems, engines and electronics were supplied by the Soviet Union. Later on a second series (Parchim-II) with modified weaponery was build for the Soviet Union.There have always been problems with the main engines, originally designed for aircraft use.
Classification:'U-Boot-Abwehrschiff'; anti-submarine frigate
Builders:VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast, East Germany.
Disposals/Reserve:All units from the former GDR were sold to Indonesia after demilitarization/refitting.

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