Fort Resolution-class Arctic Patrol Vessel

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The Fort Resolution-class Arctic Patrol Vessel is a class of eight ships in the Royal Canadian Navy from 2024 onwards. The Fort Resolution-class is an improved version of the Harry DeWolf-class which is itself based on the Norwegian Svalbard-class offshore patrol vessel.

Specifications[edit | edit source]

  • Type: Arctic Patrol Vessel (Hull designation symbol AP)
  • Service Period: 2024-
  • Characteristics
    • Length: 350 feet (106.68 meters)
    • Beam: 62.6 feet (19.08 meters)
    • Height: 27.2 feet (8.30 meters)
    • Draught: 21.3 feet (6.50 meters)
    • Displacement: 6,560 tons
  • Crew: 65-85
  • Endurance: 120 days
  • Power: 1 x GE LM2500-30 (27,000 shp; 30,000 kW), 2 x 4,500 kW Electric motors, 4 x 3,600 kW diesel generators, 2 x Azipod units
  • Range: 6,800 nautical miles (12,594 kilometers)
  • Speed: 17.6 knots (32.6 km/hr)
  • Sensor Suite
    • AN/SPG-67 Fire Control Radar
    • Northrop Grumman ICMS (Integrated Combat Management System)
    • Link 11 Communications System
    • Link 16 Communications System
    • Link 22 Communications System
  • Armament
    • 1 x OTO Melara 57mm gun
    • 4 x MLG-30 30mm autocannons
  • Aircraft Carried: 2 x CH-151 Vulcan maritime helicopter
  • Aviation Facilities: Hangar and Helipad

Unit Run[edit | edit source]

  • HMCS Fort Resolution (AOPV-436)
  • HMCS Cambridge Bay (AOPV-437)
  • HMCS Inuvik (AOPV-438)
  • HMCS Yellowknife (AOPV-439)
  • HMCS Whitehorse (AOPV-440)
  • HMCS Nanisivik (AOPV-441)
  • HMCS Moosonee (AOPV-442)
  • HMCS Resolute (AOPV-443)