Belgian frigate Leopold I

Leopold I (F930) is a Karel Doorman-class frigate of the Marine Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. Prior to 29 March 2007, the ship was known as HNLMS Karel Doorman (F827). It is one of the two frigates of this class purchased from the Royal Netherlands Navy on 22 December 2005.

For other ships with the same name, see HNLMS Karel Doorman.

HNLMS Karel Doorman
History
Netherlands
NameKarel Doorman
NamesakeSchout-bij-nacht Karel Doorman
BuilderKoninklijke Schelde Groep, Vlissingen (Netherlands)
Laid down26 February 1985
Launched20 April 1988
Commissioned31 May 1991
Decommissioned2006
IdentificationF827
FateSold to Belgium on 22 December 2005, and transferred on 29 March 2007
Belgium
NameLeopold I
NamesakeKing Leopold I of Belgium
Christened29 March 2007, by Queen Fabiola of Belgium
AcquiredPurchased on 22 December 2005, from the Royal Netherlands Navy
In service29 March 2007
HomeportZeebrugge Naval Base
Identification
  • Pennant number: F930
  • MMSI number: 205203000
  • Callsign: ORJP
MottoAudaces Fortuna Juvat ("Fortune favours the bold"; Latin)
StatusActive
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General characteristics
Class and typeKarel Doorman-class frigate
Displacement2,800 tonnes
Length122.325 m (401 ft 3.9 in)
Beam14.37 m (47 ft 2 in)
Draught6.2 m (20 ft 4 in)
Speed24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Complement15 officers, 70 NCOs, 60 sailors
Armament
  • 16 × RIM-7 Sea Sparrow anti-air VLS
  • 8 × Boeing Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • 2–6 × FN MAG 7.62 mm machine gun
  • 2–4 × Browning M2 12.7 mm machine gun
  • 2 × Twin-Mark 46 torpedo tubes
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS
Aircraft carried1 x NH-90 NFH Helicopter
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