Leander Class

Leander Class

Type: frigate

Domain: sea

Country of Origin: Ecuador

Manufacturer: United Kingdom

First Deployed: 1978

Overview

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Operators

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