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Comandante Cigala Fulgosi Class
Corvettes
Comandante Cigala Fulgosi Class
Vessel size, high performance, transport and support capability are optimized to play different roles such as: escort, support, relief, interdiction and patrol operations.
Such ships are highly handy, have excellent nautical qualities and seaworthiness, long range and are able to operate in open seas missions and to manage protracted helo operations. The vessels are built following stealth principles and are able to accommodate different Combat System versions.
| Commissioning | Italian Navy |
| C.te Cigala Fulgosi | 2001 |
| C.te Borsini | 2001 |
| C.te Bettica | 2002 |
| C.te Foscari | 2002 |
Technical Information
main characteristics
Length overall
88.40 m
Length between perpendiculars
80.00 m
Max breadth
12.20 m
Full load displacement
1,520 t
Max sustained speed
> 25 kn
Range at 14 kn
3,500 nm
ENERGY AND PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 Main engines Wärtsilä W18 V 26XN
3 Diesel generators Isotta Fraschini 1712 T2 ME - 900 kW each
CREW
Accommodation
70 people
2 Rudders
2 Active-fin stabilizers
Stability and buoyancy according to Italian Navy Std. Flight deck and retractable hangar for AB 212/NH 90 Control and reduction of RCS and IR signatures
COMBAT SYSTEM
1 Combat Management System
1 Main Calibre Gun - 76 mm
2 Secondary Calibre Guns - 25 mm
1 2D Search radar
1 Fire Control System
1 Electronic Warfare System
1 Integrated Communication System
1 Identification Friend or Foe + Transponder
1 Navigation System + METOC
1 Navigation Radar