PPA Thaon di Revel Class
Type: patrol_vessel
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Fincantieri
First Deployed: 2021
Overview
Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura (Multi-Mission Offshore Patrol Vessel) — a revolutionary modular warship programme providing the Italian Navy with a flexible surface combatant in Light, Light+, and Full configurations. Displacement ranges from 4,500 to 6,400 tonnes depending on configuration. The Full variant is effectively a light frigate armed with Oto Melara 127/64 LW main gun with Vulcano guided ammunition, 76/62 SR gun, Aster 30 and Aster 15 SAM from SYLVER VLS, Teseo EVO anti-ship missiles, and torpedo tubes. Features the Leonardo KRONOS AESA multifunction radar and comprehensive EW suite. Innovative variable-draught capability (ballast tanks) for littoral operations. Seven ships planned across all configurations. The programme represents Italy's strategy for a high-low mix surface fleet.
Technical Specifications
| type | Pattugliatore Polivalente d Alta (Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel) |
|---|---|
| armament | 127mm Leonardo gun; Aster 30 VLS (full config); 76mm gun; Teseo Mk2/E SSM; torpedo tubes |
| class_size | 7 planned |
| displacement | 4,500-6,400 tonnes (configuration dependent) |
| configurations | Light, Light+, Full |
Operators
- Italy
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