Elli-class frigate

The Elli-class frigates are a series of frigates operated by the Hellenic Navy. The ships are of Dutch origin and are also known as Kortenaer-class or Standard-class or S-class frigates. The first two ships (Elli and Limnos), which have lengthened hangars and different armament were built specifically for the Hellenic Navy. The remaining ships are ex-Royal Netherlands Navy S-frigates of the Kortenaer class transferred to the Hellenic Navy in the 1990s and early 2000s. These robust and reliable ships constitute the backbone of the Hellenic Navy. Elli, for which the class is named, is itself named after two famous Greek cruisers, one of which was sunk during peacetime before the Greco-Italian War.

HS Kanaris (ex HNLMS Jan Van Brakel)
Class overview
Operators Hellenic Navy
Completed10
Active9
Retired1
General characteristics
TypeFrigate
Displacement
  • 3,500 tons standard
  • 3,800 tons max
Length130 m (430 ft)
Beam14.5 m (48 ft)
Draft4.4 m (14 ft 5 in)
Propulsion
Speed
  • 20 knots (37 km/h) cruising
  • 30 knots (56 km/h) maximum
Range4,700 nmi (8,700 km) at 16 knots (30 km/h)
Complement185-220 Officers and Petty Officers (depending on each ship)
Armament
  • Elli-class S-frigate (Elli, Limnos):
    • 2 × OTO-Melara Compatto 76 mm/62 cal. gun
    • 2 × 4 RGM-84 Harpoon SSM
    • 1 × 8 round RIM-7M Sea Sparrow SAM launcher (+ reloads);
    • 2 × Mk32 × 2 324 mm Torpedo Tubes;
    • 2 × CIWS Mk15 Phalanx CIWS 20 mm
  • ex-Dutch S-frigates in Greek service:
    • 1 × OTO-Melara Compatto 76 mm/62 cal. gun
    • 2 × 4 RGM-84 Harpoon SSM
    • 1 × 8 round RIM-7M Sea Sparrow SAM launcher (+ reloads);
    • 2 × Mk32 × 2 324 mm Torpedo Tubes;
    • 1 × CIWS Mk15 Phalanx CIWS 20 mm
Aircraft carried1-2 helicopters (1 SH-70B or 2 AB-212)
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