BRP Filipino Flojo (PC-386) is the fifteenth ship of the Jose Andrada-classpatrol craft coastal patrol craft of the Philippine Navy. It is part of the second batch of its class ordered through US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) in 1993, and was commissioned with the Philippine Navy on 22 May 1996.[3][4] She is currently in active service with the Littoral Combat Force, Philippine Fleet.
BRP Filipino Flojo (PC-386) participating in Sinulog 2023 festival
History
Philippines
Name
BRP Filipino Flojo (PC-386)
Namesake
Lt. Filipino Flojo, PMA Class 1941 and one of the first officers of the Philippine Offshore Patrol
4 × Mk.26 M2HB Browning 12.7 mm/50-cal. GP machine guns
2 × M60 7.62 mm/30-cal. GP machine guns
t was initially designated as Fast Patrol Craft, and was numbered "DF-386", but later on was re-designated as a Patrol Gunboat, and was finally re-numbered as "PG-386".[3] Another round of reclassification was made in April 2016, which redesignated the patrol gunboat as the coastal patrol craft "PC-386".
In 1989, the Philippines placed an order of 4 fast patrol craft with Trinity-Equitable (formerly Halter-Marine Equitable) for USD9.4 million.[3] The first of the four vessels, arrived on August 20, 1990, was named Jose Andrada. The lead ship of the class was named after Jose Andrada, who was one of the original officers of the Offshore Patrol of the Philippine Commonwealth government.[3] In April 1990, the Philippines ordered an additional ship and 3 more ships in August 1990. In March 1993, eleven more vessels were ordered. A total of 22 ships were acquired by the Philippine Navy by 1999.[3]
Ship Designedit
Her class was built to U.S. Coast Guard standards, with an aluminum hull and superstructure. In addition, a 4-meter rigid inflatable boat powered by a 40-hp outboard motor is stowed amidships. She has a complement of 12. The ship is equipped with a Raytheon AN/SPS-64(V)11 Navigation/Surface Search Radar, but with a smaller antenna as those used in bigger Philippine Navy ships. Like all other Philippine Navy ships, the entire class was installed with the Philippine Navy Vessel Tracking System (VTS) by the Naval Sea Systems Command.[5]
Armamentedit
The ships of her class are armed with one 25mm Bushmaster chain gun on Mk.38 Mod.0 mount on second and later batches (PG-379 to PG-395), four M2HB Browning 12.7 mm/50 caliber machine guns on Mk.26 mounts, with two positioned forward and two aft; and two M60 7.62 mm/30 caliber machine guns, both mounted amidships. The ship can carry 4,000 rounds of 12.7 mm and 2,000 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. A large "Big Eyes" binocular is also carried on tripod mounts, one on the forecastle and one just abaft the mast.[1]
Propulsionedit
She is powered by two Detroit Diesel 16V-92TA Diesel Engines with a combined power of around 2,800 hp, driving two propellers for a maximum speed of 28 knots (52 km/h). Her maximum range is 1,200 nmi (2,200 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h), or alternatively, 600 nmi (1,100 km) at 24 knots (44 km/h).[1]
^All sources refer to the same engine, although with different horsepower rating.[2][1] But official specs from manufacturer indicates a 1,400 hp rating for each engine. [1]
Citationsedit
^ abcdeWertheim, Eric: The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 15th Edition, page 553. Naval Institute Press, 2007.
^ abcdeSaunders, Stephen: Jane's Fighting Ships 107th Edition 2004–2005. Jane's Information Group Ltd, 2004.
^ abcde"Jose Andrada class". Retrieved April 17, 2012.
^Manokski's ORBAT @ Hueybravo. Jose Andrada class page.
^"NASSCOM Unveils PN Vessel Tracking System (VTS)". Philippine Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
^"RP, Australia Up for Another Maritime Security Activity"
May 08, 2024
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BRP Filipino Flojo PC 386 is the fifteenth ship of the Jose Andrada class patrol craft coastal patrol craft of the Philippine Navy It is part of the second batch of its class ordered through US Foreign Military Sales FMS in 1993 and was commissioned with the Philippine Navy on 22 May 1996 3 4 She is currently in active service with the Littoral Combat Force Philippine Fleet BRP Filipino Flojo PC 386 participating in Sinulog 2023 festivalHistory Philippines NameBRP Filipino Flojo PC 386 NamesakeLt Filipino Flojo PMA Class 1941 and one of the first officers of the Philippine Offshore Patrol OperatorPhilippine Navy Commissioned22 May 1996 ReclassifiedApril 2016 from PG 360 to PC 386 Statusin active service General characteristics Class and typeJose Andrada class patrol craft Displacement56 4 tons full load Length78 ft 10 in 24 03 m 2 Beam20 ft 7 in 6 27 m max 2 Draft5 8 ft 1 8 m 2 Propulsion2 1 400 bhp Detroit 16V 92TA Diesel Engines 1 N 1 2 35 kW Diesel generators 1 2 shafts Speed28 knots 52 km h maximum Range1 200 nmi 2 200 km at 12 knots 22 km h Complement12 2 Sensors and processing systemsRaytheon AN SPS 64 V 11 Navigation Surface Search Radar Armament1 Mk 38 Mod 0 Bushmaster 25 mm chain gun 4 Mk 26 M2HB Browning 12 7 mm 50 cal GP machine guns 2 M60 7 62 mm 30 cal GP machine guns t was initially designated as Fast Patrol Craft and was numbered DF 386 but later on was re designated as a Patrol Gunboat and was finally re numbered as PG 386 3 Another round of reclassification was made in April 2016 which redesignated the patrol gunboat as the coastal patrol craft PC 386 Contents 1 History 2 Ship Design 2 1 Armament 2 2 Propulsion 2 3 Operational history 3 Notes 4 CitationsHistory editIn 1989 the Philippines placed an order of 4 fast patrol craft with Trinity Equitable formerly Halter Marine Equitable for USD9 4 million 3 The first of the four vessels arrived on August 20 1990 was named Jose Andrada The lead ship of the class was named after Jose Andrada who was one of the original officers of the Offshore Patrol of the Philippine Commonwealth government 3 In April 1990 the Philippines ordered an additional ship and 3 more ships in August 1990 In March 1993 eleven more vessels were ordered A total of 22 ships were acquired by the Philippine Navy by 1999 3 Ship Design editHer class was built to U S Coast Guard standards with an aluminum hull and superstructure In addition a 4 meter rigid inflatable boat powered by a 40 hp outboard motor is stowed amidships She has a complement of 12 The ship is equipped with a Raytheon AN SPS 64 V 11 Navigation Surface Search Radar but with a smaller antenna as those used in bigger Philippine Navy ships Like all other Philippine Navy ships the entire class was installed with the Philippine Navy Vessel Tracking System VTS by the Naval Sea Systems Command 5 Armament edit The ships of her class are armed with one 25mm Bushmaster chain gun on Mk 38 Mod 0 mount on second and later batches PG 379 to PG 395 four M2HB Browning 12 7 mm 50 caliber machine guns on Mk 26 mounts with two positioned forward and two aft and two M60 7 62 mm 30 caliber machine guns both mounted amidships The ship can carry 4 000 rounds of 12 7 mm and 2 000 rounds of 7 62 mm ammunition A large Big Eyes binocular is also carried on tripod mounts one on the forecastle and one just abaft the mast 1 Propulsion edit She is powered by two Detroit Diesel 16V 92TA Diesel Engines with a combined power of around 2 800 hp driving two propellers for a maximum speed of 28 knots 52 km h Her maximum range is 1 200 nmi 2 200 km at 12 knots 22 km h or alternatively 600 nmi 1 100 km at 24 knots 44 km h 1 Operational history edit In May 2018 the BRP Filipino Flojo participated in the Third Combined Maritime Security Activity with the Royal Australian Navy RAN along with the BRP General Mariano Alvarez PS 38 BRP Anastacio Cacayorin PS 381 BRP Cebu PS 28 and BRP Dioscoro Papa PG 381 The RAN sent the vessels HMAS Albany ACPB 86 and HMAS Glenelg ACPB 96 for the exercise 6 Notes edit All sources refer to the same engine although with different horsepower rating 2 1 But official specs from manufacturer indicates a 1 400 hp rating for each engine 1 Citations edit a b c d e Wertheim Eric The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 15th Edition page 553 Naval Institute Press 2007 a b c d e Saunders Stephen Jane s Fighting Ships 107th Edition 2004 2005 Jane s Information Group Ltd 2004 a b c d e Jose Andrada class Retrieved April 17 2012 Manokski s ORBAT Hueybravo Jose Andrada class page NASSCOM Unveils PN Vessel Tracking System VTS Philippine Navy Naval Sea Systems Command 2009 Archived from the original on 2009 02 09 Retrieved 2011 11 24 RP Australia Up for Another Maritime Security Activity Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title BRP Filipino Flojo PC 386 amp oldid 1169806779, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
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