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Félix Éboué-class patrol vessel
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Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · France · 2020
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Félix Éboué-class patrol vessel
Félix Éboué-class patrol vessel Photo: U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa Cantero · 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
10
Sensors
55
Affordability
80
Self-Defence
30
Reliability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
ManufacturerSocarenam
CategoryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
EraModern Era
In service2020
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality81%
61
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) MASS Rating
25/36
Modern Era
50/72
All-Time
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 10 axes scored
Endurance
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
75
Aviation
10
Sensors
55
Affordability
80
Self-Defence
30
Reliability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
Félix Éboué-class patrol vessel
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2020–
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · MODERN ERA
25
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Ship TypeOffshore patrol vessel
  • Builder / ShipyardSocarenam
  • Laid Down2020
  • Launched2021
  • Commissioned2023
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement1,300 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)80 m
  • Beam11.8 m
  • Draft3.5 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement30
  • Air Wing Personnel0
◆Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typediesel
  • Top Speed44 kn
  • Range10,200
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunNexter Narwhal 20 mm remotely operated autocannon
  • Main Gun Calibre20 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns; 2 x 7.62 mm FN MAG machine guns
⬢Aviation5MOD.5
▲Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
  • Combat SystemLyncea combat system by Nexeya
◎Survivability1MOD.1
  • Hull Materialsteel or aluminium
◈Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed4
  • Active3
  • Under Construction2
  • Planned6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2020Production started
6
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: a remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, or combat missions without a human onboard.
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