Hamilton Class OPV (NNS Thunder)
Type: Patrol Boat
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Avondale Shipyards
First Deployed: 2014
Overview
Former US Coast Guard Hamilton-class cutter transferred to Nigerian Navy as NNS Thunder in 2014. At 378 feet, it is the largest vessel in the Nigerian Navy. Operates in the Gulf of Guinea for counter-piracy, maritime security, and exclusive economic zone enforcement. Supports helicopter operations.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 150 |
|---|---|
| note | Ex-US Coast Guard Hamilton class transferred to Nigeria 2012 |
| beam_m | 13.1 |
| armament | 1x 76mm OTO Melara, 2x 40mm Bofors, 2x 20mm |
| length_m | 115 |
| speed_knots | 19 |
| displacement_tonnes | 3050 |
Operators
- Nigeria
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