Santa María (F81) is the lead ship of six Spanish-built Santa Maria-classfrigates of the Spanish Navy, based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class design. The vessel was constructed in 1982 and was launched on 11 November 1984. Santa María was commissioned on 12 October 1986. The frigate has served in NATO maritime operations. In 2022, the ship suffered a fire that delayed its departure on a mission.
Radar:AN/SPS-49(V)4 2-D air search ((V)5 in F-85 & F-86), RAN-12L (being replaced by RAN-30) 2-D low horizon air search radar for Meroka, SPS-55 surface search radar, Mk 92 fire control system,
Sonar: SQS-56, SQR-19(V) Towed Array (-19(V)2 in F-85 & F-86),
Fire control: Mk 13 weapons control, Mk 92 and SPG-60 STIR missile control, SQQ-89 ASW
The Santa María class are a series of six guided missile frigates based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class.[1] The Oliver Hazard Perry class had been conceived as a way to reduce unit costs while maintaining an anti-air warfare (AAW) platform with anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface warfare capabilities.[2] The Oliver Hazard Perry class came in two forms, the short-hulled and long-hulled, with the Santa María class being of the later with additional beam to allow for more top weight for future modifications.[3] The class came in two batches, with the first four being of batch one and the final two of the second. The first batch of ships have a displacement of 2,851 tonnes (2,806 long tons) light, 3,160 t (3,110 long tons) standard and 4,017 t (3,954 long tons) at full load. The second batch have the same light and standard displacements, with a full load displacement of 4,107 t (4,042 long tons). The frigates measure 138.8 metres (455 ft 5 in) long overall and 125.9 m (413 ft 1 in) at the waterline with a beam of 14.3 m (46 ft 11 in) and a standard draught of 4.52 m (14 ft 10 in) and a maximum draught at the sonar dome of 6.6 m (21 ft 8 in).[4] The ships have a complement of 223 sailors including 13 officers.[1]
The Santa María class is propelled by a controllable pitch propller powered by two General Electric LM2500gas turbines creating 41,000 shaft horsepower (31,000 kW), giving the vessels a maximum speed of 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph). The frigates stow 587 t (578 long tons; 647 short tons) of fuel and have a range of 5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)[4] or 4,500 nmi (8,300 km; 5,200 mi) at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph).[1] The ships have four 1,000 kW Kato-Allison 114-DOOL diesel generator sets creating a total of 4,000 kW. These can power two 260 kW (350 shp) retractable, rotatable auxiliary propulsion motors.[4] The vessels have fin stabilisers fitted.[1]
Armament and sensorsedit
Santa María on 20 September 2006
Frigates of the Santa María class are armed with a single-armed Mk 13 missile launcher serviced by a 40-round magazine that can handle 32 SM-1MRanti-air/ship missiles and 8 Harpoon anti-ship missiles. The Harpoon missiles have a range of 50 nmi (93 km; 58 mi) at Mach 0.9 carrying a 227-kilogram (500 lb) warhead. The SM-1R missiles have a range of 20.5 nmi (38.0 km; 23.6 mi) at Mach 2. The vessels also mount a single OTO Melara 76-millimetre (3.0 in)/62 calibre naval gun capable of firing 85 rounds per minute up to 8.7 nmi (16.1 km; 10.0 mi) with each shell carrying a 6 kg (13 lb) warhead.[1][a] For AAW defence, the ships mount a single Meroka 20 mm (0.79 in)/120 12-barrelled close-in weapons system (CIWS) capable of firing 3,600 rounds per minute up to 2 km (1.2 mi). For ASW, the frigates are armed with two triple-mounted Mark 32torpedo tubes for Mod 5 Mark 46 torpedoes.[1]
The vessels are equipped with AN/SPS-49(V)4 2-D air search radar, RAN-12L (being replaced by RAN-30) 2-D low horizon air search radar for the Meroka CIWS, SPS-55 surface search radar and a Mk 92 fire-control radar. For ASW, the ships have SQS-56 sonar, SQR-19(V) towed array. For weapons fire control, they have Mk 13 weapons control, Mk 92 and SPG-60 STIR missile control, SQQ-89 ASW systems. For electronic warfare they have Nettunel intercept, a SLQ-25 Nixie towed torpedo decoy, and Mk36 SROC decoy launchers.[4]
Aircraftedit
As long-hulled versions of the Oliver Hazard Perry class, the Santa María-class frigates have twin hangars to accommodate up to two Sikorsky SH-60B SeahawkLight Airborne Multi-Purpose System (LAMPS) III helicopters though only one is usually embarked. The helicopter deck, located aft, is equipped with the RAST helicopter deck-handling system designed to handle LAMPS helicopters.[4]
Construction and careeredit
Santa María on 23 February 2007
Laid down on 22 May 1982 and launched on 11 November 1984, Santa María was commissioned into service on 12 October 1986.[1] The ship is homeported at Rota, Spain as part of the 41st Escort Squadron.[4] In April 2019, the frigate was part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 operating in the Black Sea in support of Ukraine.[5] In June 2020, Santa María took part in NATOnaval exercises off the coast of Iceland.[6] On 8 October 2022 the ship suffered serious fire damage, mainly in the helicopter hangar (empty of aircraft at the time), while berthed at Rota, and delaying participation in the Operation Atalanta anti-piracy patrol off Somalia.[7]
Notesedit
^/62 refers to the length of the gun in terms of calibres. A /62 gun is 62 times long as its bore diameter.
^Ponomarenko, Illia (1 April 2019). "NATO frigates moored in Odesa port (Photos)". Kyiv Post. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
^Vandiver, John (29 June 2020). "Allied subs, warships launch large underwater warfare drills off Iceland". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
^"El voraz incendio en la fragata Santa María aplaza su salida a la Operación Atalanta contra la piratería" [The voracious fire in the frigate Santa María postpones its departure to Operation Atalanta against piracy]. El Debate (in Spanish). Madrid. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
Referencesedit
Gardiner, Robert; Chumbley, Stephen & Budzbon, Przemysław, eds. (1995). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN1-55750-132-7.
Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2009). Jane's Fighting Ships 2009–2010 (112 ed.). Alexandria, Virginia: Jane's Information Group Inc. ISBN978-0-7106-2888-6.
Wertheim, Eric, ed. (2013). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World (16th ed.). Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN9-7-815911-4954-5.
November 12, 2023
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Santa Maria F81 is the lead ship of six Spanish built Santa Maria class frigates of the Spanish Navy based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class design The vessel was constructed in 1982 and was launched on 11 November 1984 Santa Maria was commissioned on 12 October 1986 The frigate has served in NATO maritime operations In 2022 the ship suffered a fire that delayed its departure on a mission Santa Maria on 2 June 2017HistorySpainNameSanta MariaBuilderBazanLaid down22 May 1982Launched11 November 1984Commissioned12 October 1986HomeportRotaIdentificationMMSI number 224965000 Pennant number F81Statusin active serviceGeneral characteristicsClass and typeSanta Maria class frigateDisplacement3 160 t 3 110 long tons standardLength138 8 m 455 ft 5 in Beam14 3 m 46 ft 11 in Draught6 6 m 21 ft 8 in maxPropulsion2 General Electric LM2500 30 gas turbines generating 41 000 shp 31 MW through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller 2 Auxiliary Propulsion Units 350 hp 260 kW retractable electric azimuth thrusters for maneuvering and docking Speed29 knots 54 km h 33 mph Complement223Sensors and processing systemsRadar AN SPS 49 V 4 2 D air search V 5 in F 85 amp F 86 RAN 12L being replaced by RAN 30 2 D low horizon air search radar for Meroka SPS 55 surface search radar Mk 92 fire control system Sonar SQS 56 SQR 19 V Towed Array 19 V 2 in F 85 amp F 86 Fire control Mk 13 weapons control Mk 92 and SPG 60 STIR missile control SQQ 89 ASWElectronic warfare amp decoysNettunel F 85 amp F 86 Mk 3000 intercept SLQ 25 Nixie Mk36 SROC decoy launchersArmament1 single arm Mk 13 Missile Launcher with a 40 round magazine that can handle 32 SM 1MR anti air ship missiles and 8 Harpoon anti ship missiles 2 triple Mark 32 ASW torpedo tubes with Mark 46 Mod 5 anti submarine torpedoes 1 OTO Melara 76 mm 62 cal naval gun 1 20 mm Meroka 12 barrel CIWS systemAircraft carried2 Sikorsky SH 60B Seahawk LAMPS III helicopters Contents 1 Design and description 1 1 Armament and sensors 1 2 Aircraft 2 Construction and career 3 Notes 4 Citations 5 ReferencesDesign and description edit nbsp Santa Maria on 22 October 2005The Santa Maria class are a series of six guided missile frigates based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class 1 The Oliver Hazard Perry class had been conceived as a way to reduce unit costs while maintaining an anti air warfare AAW platform with anti submarine ASW and anti surface warfare capabilities 2 The Oliver Hazard Perry class came in two forms the short hulled and long hulled with the Santa Maria class being of the later with additional beam to allow for more top weight for future modifications 3 The class came in two batches with the first four being of batch one and the final two of the second The first batch of ships have a displacement of 2 851 tonnes 2 806 long tons light 3 160 t 3 110 long tons standard and 4 017 t 3 954 long tons at full load The second batch have the same light and standard displacements with a full load displacement of 4 107 t 4 042 long tons The frigates measure 138 8 metres 455 ft 5 in long overall and 125 9 m 413 ft 1 in at the waterline with a beam of 14 3 m 46 ft 11 in and a standard draught of 4 52 m 14 ft 10 in and a maximum draught at the sonar dome of 6 6 m 21 ft 8 in 4 The ships have a complement of 223 sailors including 13 officers 1 The Santa Maria class is propelled by a controllable pitch propller powered by two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines creating 41 000 shaft horsepower 31 000 kW giving the vessels a maximum speed of 29 knots 54 km h 33 mph The frigates stow 587 t 578 long tons 647 short tons of fuel and have a range of 5 000 nautical miles 9 300 km 5 800 mi at 18 knots 33 km h 21 mph 4 or 4 500 nmi 8 300 km 5 200 mi at 20 knots 37 km h 23 mph 1 The ships have four 1 000 kW Kato Allison 114 DOOL diesel generator sets creating a total of 4 000 kW These can power two 260 kW 350 shp retractable rotatable auxiliary propulsion motors 4 The vessels have fin stabilisers fitted 1 Armament and sensors edit nbsp Santa Maria on 20 September 2006Frigates of the Santa Maria class are armed with a single armed Mk 13 missile launcher serviced by a 40 round magazine that can handle 32 SM 1MR anti air ship missiles and 8 Harpoon anti ship missiles The Harpoon missiles have a range of 50 nmi 93 km 58 mi at Mach 0 9 carrying a 227 kilogram 500 lb warhead The SM 1R missiles have a range of 20 5 nmi 38 0 km 23 6 mi at Mach 2 The vessels also mount a single OTO Melara 76 millimetre 3 0 in 62 calibre naval gun capable of firing 85 rounds per minute up to 8 7 nmi 16 1 km 10 0 mi with each shell carrying a 6 kg 13 lb warhead 1 a For AAW defence the ships mount a single Meroka 20 mm 0 79 in 120 12 barrelled close in weapons system CIWS capable of firing 3 600 rounds per minute up to 2 km 1 2 mi For ASW the frigates are armed with two triple mounted Mark 32 torpedo tubes for Mod 5 Mark 46 torpedoes 1 The vessels are equipped with AN SPS 49 V 4 2 D air search radar RAN 12L being replaced by RAN 30 2 D low horizon air search radar for the Meroka CIWS SPS 55 surface search radar and a Mk 92 fire control radar For ASW the ships have SQS 56 sonar SQR 19 V towed array For weapons fire control they have Mk 13 weapons control Mk 92 and SPG 60 STIR missile control SQQ 89 ASW systems For electronic warfare they have Nettunel intercept a SLQ 25 Nixie towed torpedo decoy and Mk36 SROC decoy launchers 4 Aircraft edit As long hulled versions of the Oliver Hazard Perry class the Santa Maria class frigates have twin hangars to accommodate up to two Sikorsky SH 60B Seahawk Light Airborne Multi Purpose System LAMPS III helicopters though only one is usually embarked The helicopter deck located aft is equipped with the RAST helicopter deck handling system designed to handle LAMPS helicopters 4 Construction and career edit nbsp Santa Maria on 23 February 2007Laid down on 22 May 1982 and launched on 11 November 1984 Santa Maria was commissioned into service on 12 October 1986 1 The ship is homeported at Rota Spain as part of the 41st Escort Squadron 4 In April 2019 the frigate was part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 operating in the Black Sea in support of Ukraine 5 In June 2020 Santa Maria took part in NATO naval exercises off the coast of Iceland 6 On 8 October 2022 the ship suffered serious fire damage mainly in the helicopter hangar empty of aircraft at the time while berthed at Rota and delaying participation in the Operation Atalanta anti piracy patrol off Somalia 7 Notes edit 62 refers to the length of the gun in terms of calibres A 62 gun is 62 times long as its bore diameter Citations edit a b c d e f g Saunders 2009 p 745 Gardiner Chumbley amp Budzbon 1995 p 600 Gardiner Chumbley amp Budzbon 1995 pp 436 600 a b c d e f Wertheim 2013 p 672 Ponomarenko Illia 1 April 2019 NATO frigates moored in Odesa port Photos Kyiv Post Retrieved 28 March 2023 Vandiver John 29 June 2020 Allied subs warships launch large underwater warfare drills off Iceland Stars and Stripes Retrieved 28 March 2023 El voraz incendio en la fragata Santa Maria aplaza su salida a la Operacion Atalanta contra la pirateria The voracious fire in the frigate Santa Maria postpones its departure to Operation Atalanta against piracy El Debate in Spanish Madrid 9 October 2022 Retrieved 12 October 2022 References editGardiner Robert Chumbley Stephen amp Budzbon Przemyslaw eds 1995 Conway s All the World s Fighting Ships 1947 1995 Annapolis Maryland Naval Institute Press ISBN 1 55750 132 7 Saunders Stephen ed 2009 Jane s Fighting Ships 2009 2010 112 ed Alexandria Virginia Jane s Information Group Inc ISBN 978 0 7106 2888 6 Wertheim Eric ed 2013 The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World 16th ed Annapolis Maryland Naval Institute Press ISBN 9 7 815911 4954 5 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Spanish frigate Santa Maria amp oldid 1175288134, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
