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Chile to buy British sonar system for frigates
The Chilean Navy is procuring a number of Sonar 2087 towed arrays from Thales Underwater Systems to equip its multipurpose frigates, sources in Santiago…
29-Jul-2011
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By: Wanshan - 1st August 2011 at 07:47
Given the use of the term ‘multipurpose frigates’, in this context, I’m inclined to think this news may relate specifically to the pair of ex-Dutch M-frigates rather than the Type 23s.
Their were modified prior to delivery with an enlarged hangar and flightdeck (for Chilean Cougar helicopter rather than Dutch SeaLynx) and Goalkeeper removed (to be replaced in due course by Phalanx). Chile ordered Harpoons for these ships.
Almirante Blanco Encalada
Almirante Riveros
By: Fedaykin - 30th July 2011 at 20:22
Well it would bring Chilean Type 23 into line with upgraded RN Type 23.
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July 30, 2011 at 8:17 pm