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Nordkapp-class offshore patrol vessel
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Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · Norway · 1980
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Nordkapp-classoffshorepatrolvessel

Nordkapp-class offshore patrol vessel
Nordkapp-class offshore patrol vessel Photo: Marcusroos · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Endurance
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
75
Aviation
30
Sensors
50
Affordability
80
Self-Defence
40
Reliability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Norway
ManufacturerBergen Mekaniske Verksted, Haugesund Mekaniske Verksted, Horten Verft
CategoryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
EraCold War
In service1980–1989
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality83%
63
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) MASS Rating
4/9
Cold War
39/72
All-Time
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 10 axes scored
Endurance
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
75
Aviation
30
Sensors
50
Affordability
80
Self-Defence
40
Reliability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
Nordkapp-class offshore patrol vessel
Country
Production
1980–1989
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Ship TypeOffshore patrol vessel
  • Builder / ShipyardVard Group
  • Laid Down1980
  • Launched1981
  • Commissioned1982
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement3,200 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)105.05 m
  • Beam14.6 m
  • Draft6.1 m
  • Freeboard4.5 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement58
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • Propulsion TypeWichmann 4 x 9AXAG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power11,931 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed22 kn
  • Range7,500
  • Endurance30 day
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunBofors 57 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre57 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns12.7 mm machine guns
  • CIWSNone
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourNone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 1981Entered service
  3. 1989Production ended
46
years in service
9
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
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.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
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