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Barentshav-class offshore patrol vessel
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Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · Norway · 2009
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Barentshav-classoffshorepatrolvessel

Barentshav-class offshore patrol vessel
Barentshav-class offshore patrol vessel Photo: W.carter · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Endurance
55
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
68
Aviation
45
Sensors
58
Affordability
65
Self-Defence
50
Reliability
78
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Norway
ManufacturerMyklebust Verft
CategoryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009–2010
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality82%
61
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) MASS Rating
9/11
Post-Cold War
50/72
All-Time
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 10 axes scored
Endurance
55
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
68
Aviation
45
Sensors
58
Affordability
65
Self-Defence
50
Reliability
78
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
Barentshav-class offshore patrol vessel
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–2010
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
offshore patrol vessels (opv) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull ClassificationOffshore patrol vessel
  • Ship TypeOffshore patrol vessel
  • Builder / ShipyardMyklebust Verft
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement3,234 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,234 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)92.35 m
  • Beam16.46 m
  • Draft6.1 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement40
  • Officers8
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • Propulsion Type*Bergen Diesel B32 engine *→4000 kilowatts *Gas generator sets 3 × Mitsubishi GS16R-MPTK, 1 × GS12R-MPTK *→3237 kilowatt
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)COGAG
  • Number of Engines5
  • Shaft Power7,587 kW
  • Top Speed16.5 kn
  • Cruise Speed17.1 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main GunBofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/70
  • Main Gun Calibre40 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed3
  • Active3
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned3
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
  2. 2010Production ended
17
years in service
1
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
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