Fort Resolution-class Arctic Patrol Vessel

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

• 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

• 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)