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Del Pilar-class offshore patrol vessel
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · United States · 2011
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Del Pilar-class offshore patrol vessel
Del Pilar-class offshore patrol vessel Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Endurance
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
75
Aviation
50
Sensors
55
Affordability
60
Self-Defence
45
Reliability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
ManufacturerAvondale Shipyard
CategoryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
EraModern Era
In service2011
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality82%
63
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) MASS Rating
20/36
Modern Era
39/72
All-Time
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 10 axes scored
Endurance
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
75
Aviation
50
Sensors
55
Affordability
60
Self-Defence
45
Reliability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
Del Pilar-class offshore patrol vessel
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · MODERN ERA
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
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
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationSteel hull, aluminium superstructure
  • Ship TypeFrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardAvondale Shipyards
  • Commissioned2011
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Standard Displacement3,250 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)115.214 m
  • Beam13.106 m
  • Draft4.572 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement80
◆Propulsion10MOD.10
  • Propulsion TypeCombined diesel or gas (CODOG)
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 × Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8-1/8-12 diesel engines, 2 × Pratt & Whitney FT4A-6 gas turbines
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power16,405 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed29 kn
  • Cruise Speed12 kn
  • Range12,500
  • Endurance45 day
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76/62C (''Compatto/Compact)' 76mm L/62 DP autocannon on USN Mk.45 mount
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns6 × M2 Browning M2HB 12.7mm heavy machine guns
⬢Missile Armament4MOD.4
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
  • Air-Search RadarSeaGIRAFFE AMB multi-role 3D air-&-surface search-&-track
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarSharpEye Mk.2 X-band & S-band, Furuno FAR3220BB X-band & S-band
  • Phased-Array RadarNo
  • Combat SystemNaval Shield Baseline 2 integrated combat management system
  • Aegis / EquivalentNo
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy Launchers2 × Mark 36 SRBOC
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed3
  • Active3
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourCBRNE defense system
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2011Production started
15
years in service
3
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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A technique to reduce a ship's magnetic signature by neutralizing its internal magnetic field, minimizing vulnerability to magnetic mines or detection.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
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