The Hauk-class patrol boats were a series of Norwegianfast attack craft. Hauk means hawk in Norwegian. They were ordered in the 1970s and the first boat, Hauk, was commissioned on 17 August 1977. Designed as a development of the Storm and Snøgg classes, by Lieutenant commander (later Captain) Harald Henriksen, the 14 Hauk-class vessels made up the Coastal Combat Flotilla, responsible for protecting the rugged coastline of Norway. The ships were modernized frequently and in their later form were known as "Super-Hauks." The Royal Norwegian Navy deployed four of these warships for anti-terror patrol in the Strait of Gibraltar.
To ensure that their capability met contemporary standards the Hauk-class boats were modernized to Super-Hauk standard with the arrival of the new and more modern Skjold-class MTBs. This modernization included incorporation of the Senit 8 CMS, Link 11 (receive only), modifications of the Penguin missiles and upgrades to the navigation equipment.
The vessels were used as escort for allied vessels through the Strait of Gibraltar as part of Operation Active Endeavour. The Norwegian contribution consisted of 21 MTB Squadron and its four vessels. The squadron was stationed in Cadiz along with two Danish vessels of Flyvefisken class. The mission lasted from April to October 2003, and the vessels were widely praised for their efforts.
In November 2006, the vessels were probably once called for international duty when 22 MTB squadron became part of UNIFIL II - a maritime UN contributions in the coastal area outside Lebanon that would prevent arms smuggling in the area. The vessels were stationed in Limassol, Cyprus.
hauk, class, patrol, boat, confused, with, hawk, class, patrol, boat, this, article, includes, list, references, related, reading, external, links, sources, remain, unclear, because, lacks, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, . Not to be confused with Hawk class patrol boat This article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations February 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Hauk class patrol boats were a series of Norwegian fast attack craft Hauk means hawk in Norwegian They were ordered in the 1970s and the first boat Hauk was commissioned on 17 August 1977 Designed as a development of the Storm and Snogg classes by Lieutenant commander later Captain Harald Henriksen the 14 Hauk class vessels made up the Coastal Combat Flotilla responsible for protecting the rugged coastline of Norway The ships were modernized frequently and in their later form were known as Super Hauks The Royal Norwegian Navy deployed four of these warships for anti terror patrol in the Strait of Gibraltar The Hauk class MTB HNoMS LomClass overviewNameHaukBuildersBergens Mek Verksteder Westamarin A S AltaOperators Royal Norwegian NavySucceeded bySkjold classSubclassesSuper HaukIn commission1977 2008Planned14Completed14Retired14Scrapped14General characteristicsTypePatrol boat and MTBDisplacement120 tons standard 160 tons full loadLength36 5 m 119 ft 9 in Beam6 2 m 20 ft 4 in Draught1 8 m 5 ft 11 in Propulsion2 MTU 16V 538 TB92 diesels 3 600 hp 2 700 kW each two shafts 7 200 hp 5 400 kW Speed32 5 knots 60 2 km h 37 4 mph Range440 mi 710 km at 30 knots 56 km h 35 mph Complement24 including 6 officers Sensors and processing systemsSurface search navigation 2 Litton radars I band Weapons control Kongsberg MSI 80S or Sagem VIGY 20 optronic director Combat data systems DCN SENIT 2000 from late 2001 and Link 11 Others EO sensorArmament6 Mk 2 Penguin SSMs Twin Simbad launcher for Matra Mistral and Manpad SAMs 1 Bofors 40 mm L 70 gun 2 TP 613 torpedo tubes 2 12 7mm Browning M2HB HMGsTo ensure that their capability met contemporary standards the Hauk class boats were modernized to Super Hauk standard with the arrival of the new and more modern Skjold class MTBs This modernization included incorporation of the Senit 8 CMS Link 11 receive only modifications of the Penguin missiles and upgrades to the navigation equipment All the boats were decommissioned by 2008 Contents 1 International operations 2 Vessels 3 Gallery 4 See also 5 ReferencesInternational operations EditThe vessels were used as escort for allied vessels through the Strait of Gibraltar as part of Operation Active Endeavour The Norwegian contribution consisted of 21 MTB Squadron and its four vessels The squadron was stationed in Cadiz along with two Danish vessels of Flyvefisken class The mission lasted from April to October 2003 and the vessels were widely praised for their efforts In November 2006 the vessels were probably once called for international duty when 22 MTB squadron became part of UNIFIL II a maritime UN contributions in the coastal area outside Lebanon that would prevent arms smuggling in the area The vessels were stationed in Limassol Cyprus Vessels EditHauk P986 commissioned 17 August 1977 Orn P987 commissioned 19 January 1979 Terne P988 commissioned 13 March 1979 Tjeld P989 commissioned 25 May 1979 Skarv P990 commissioned 17 July 1979 Teist P991 commissioned 11 September 1979 Jo P992 commissioned 1 November 1979 Lom P993 commissioned 15 January 1980 Stegg P994 commissioned 18 March 1980 Falk P995 commissioned 30 April 1980 Ravn P996 commissioned 20 May 1980 Gribb P997 commissioned July 1980 Geir P998 commissioned 16 September 1980 Erle P999 commissioned 10 December 1980Gallery Edit Five Hauk class patrol boats at quay in 2001 viewed from HNoMS Horten To right of the Hauk class vessels is a CB90 class fast assault craft Hauk class patrol boats at quay in 2001 HNoMS Ravn passing HNoMS Horten HNoMS Ravn passing HNoMS HortenSee also EditList of Royal Norwegian Navy shipsReferences EditJane s Fighting Ships 2004 05 p 516 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hauk class patrol boat amp oldid 1081984820, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
