Minerva-class Corvette

The Minerva-class is a series of corvettes of the Italian Navy. They were built in two batches of four units during the 1980s and 1990s. The ships have fairly good speed and armament, including a 76 mm general-purpose gun, but, due to their emphasis on anti-submarine warfare, they lack anti-ship missile capabilities. These units are designed to operate in coastal areas. Their main missions include sea policing, patrol, fisheries protection, and naval commando training.

Unit Run

 * ITS Minerva (F 551) - sold to Bangladesh Coast Guard, renamed CGS Syed Nazrul (PL71)
 * ITS Urania (F 552) - sold to Bangladesh Coast Guard, renamed CGS Mansoor Ali (PL73)
 * ITS Danaide (F 553) - sold to Bangladesh Coast Guard, renamed CGS Kamruzzaman (PL74)
 * ITS Sfinge (F 554) - stricken, awaiting disposal
 * ITS Driade (F 555) - stricken, awaiting disposal
 * ITS Chimera (F 556) - active service
 * ITS Fenice (F 557) - stricken, awaiting disposal
 * ITS Sibilla (F 558) - sold to Bangladesh Coast Guard, renamed CGS Tajuddin (PL72)