|
Entered service |
2003 |
|
Crew |
30 + 65 men |
|
Sea endurance |
? |
|
Dimensions and displacement |
|
Length |
93.5 m |
|
Beam |
15.5 m |
|
Draught |
5.1
m |
|
Displacement, standard |
2 466 tons |
|
Displacement, full load |
3 180 tons |
|
Propulsion and speed |
|
Speed |
17 knots |
|
Range |
14 400 km at 12 knots |
|
Propulsion |
2 x Wartsila diesels |
|
Armament |
|
Artillery |
2 x 25-mm OTO Melara KBA |
|
The Elettra is an
intelligence collection ship, designed to provide strategic
intelligence data in support of Italian Navy and NATO warships.
Sometimes it is referred as electronic warfare vessel. Officially it
is referred as a multirole support ship. It was commissioned by the
Italian Navy in 2003.
The Elettra
carries advanced electronic intelligence gear, including 27 various
electronic and acoustic reconnaissance systems. It also has a
submersible, which can operate at a maximum depth of 1 000 meters. A
rear flight deck can deploy unmanned aerial vehicles.
Vessel is
armed with two OTO Melara KBA 25-mm guns for self-defense.
The Elettra
has a crew of 30 sailors and provides accommodation for 65
intelligence technicians.
This spy ship is
powered by Wartsila diesel engines, has four generators and two
electric motors. Vessel has a
maximum range of 8 000 nautical miles (14 400 km) at 12 knots.
|
Name |
Laid down |
Launched |
Commissioned |
Status |
|
Elettra
(A5340) |
? |
? |
2003 |
active, in
service |
|
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