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Ecuador operates ex-British Royal Navy Leander-class frigates (modified variants) as the main surface combatants of its small naval fleet. These were modernized before transfer to Ecuador and represent the most capable surface combatants the Ecuadorian Navy fields. While aging, the Leanders provide a surface warfare capability important for Pacific coast patrolling and maritime sovereignty.
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المصنّع
United Kingdom
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Leander Class - United Kingdom
المزايا
- Only surface combatant with anti-ship missile capability (Exocet)
- Helicopter capability extends surveillance range
- Credible deterrence in Pacific coastal waters
- British-designed ships with robust structural integrity
- Proven blue-water naval design with decades of service history
العيوب
- 1960s design extremely outdated by modern naval standards
- Sea Cat SAM system obsolete against modern aircraft and missiles
- High maintenance cost for aging hull and systems
- Limited self-defense against modern anti-ship missiles
المواصفات التقنية
CREW~250
RANGE4,500 Nm At 15 Knots
LENGTH113 M
ARMAMENTExocet MM38 AShMs, Sea Cat SAM, Twin 40mm Bofors Or 4.5in Gun, Torpedo Tubes
MAX SPEED28 Knots
HELICOPTER1× AB-212
DISPLACEMENT2,860 Tonnes
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