MilitaryBoraida-class replenishment oiler
Replenishment Oilerconfirmed
The Boraida class is a ship class of two replenishment oilers built for the Royal Saudi Navy by CN la Ciotat at Marseille, France. It is a modified version of the French Durance-class replenishment ship. They were constructed in 1983 and entered service in 1984. The two ships are based at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Specifications
| Type | Replenishment Oiler |
| Manufacturer | La Ciotat shipyard, Marseille, France |
| Introduced | 1983 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 135 m |
| Speed | 20.5 kn |
| Range | 7,000 nmi |
| Crew | 140 |
| Displacement | 11,200 t |
| Main armament | 2 x twin Breda Bofors 40 mm/70 guns |
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