MilitarySachsen (F124)
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The Sachsen-class frigates are highly advanced air-defence frigates of the German Navy, designed to counter sophisticated aerial threats. They are equipped with a powerful sensor suite, including the APAR and SMART-L radars, and carry SM-2 Block IIIA and ESSM missiles for area and point defence.
Specifications
| Type | Destroyer |
| Origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | ARGE F124 (Blohm+Voss, HDW, Nordseewerke) |
| Introduced | 2003 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 54 km/h |
| Range | 7,400 km |
| Crew | 230 |
| Weight | 5,800 t |
History
Developed by ARGE F124 in Germany, it entered service in 2003 as part of the German Navy's modern fleet.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | with 2 quad lnchr with RGM-84C Harpoon Block 1B AShM, 4 8-cell Mk 41 VLS with SM-2 Block IIIA SAM/RIM-162B ESSM SAM, 2 21-cell Mk 49 GMLS with RIM-116 RAM SAM, 2 triple 324mm SVTT Mk 32 ASTT with MU90 LWT, 1 76mm gun (capacity 2 Lynx Mk88A hel) | confirmed |
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