Gowind-class Corvette

The Gowind-class design is a family of steel monohull corvettes developed since 2006 by Naval Group, formerly known as DCNS, to conduct missions in littoral zone such as anti-submarine warfare (ASW). The Gowind family includes vessels with lengths from 85 m to 102 m and displacement from 1,000 t to 2,500 tons.

The Gowind design can deploy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Underwater Unmanned Vehicles (UUVs). An aft deck has been provided allowing for a 10-ton class helicopter or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations.

The platform's weapon system consists of a multi-functional radar and MICA SAM. It is armed with Exocet anti ship missiles. The propulsion system is based on Combined Diesel and Diesel (CODAD) and includes water-jets for improved maneuverability in shallow waters and high-speed performance. There is no funnel (smokestack) on these ships. The radar and other sensors are mounted on a single central mast thus allowing 360-degree view. Naval Group offers two variants of the design: Gowind 1000 and Gowind 2500.

Argentina

 * ARA Bouchard - fitting out
 * ARA Piedrabuena - fitting out
 * ARA Almirante Storni - under construction
 * ARA Bartolomé Cordero - under construction

Egypt

 * SAA El Fateh (971)
 * SAA Port Said (976) - fitting out
 * SAA El Moez (981) - fitting out
 * SAA Luxor (986) - fitting out

Indonesia

 * KRI Unnamed - planned for construction
 * KRI Unnamed - planned for construction

Romania

 * Unnamed - under construction
 * Unnamed - under construction
 * Unnamed - under construction
 * Unnamed - under construction

United Arab Emirates

 * Unnamed - planned for construction
 * Unnamed - planned for construction