MilitarySirio
Offshore Patrol Vesselconfirmed
The Sirio class of patrol vessels consists of two units operated by the Italian Navy named Costellazioni II series or Nuove Unità di Pattugliamento d'Altura (NUPA). These vessels were financed by the Italian Department of Transport and Navigation, under law 413/1998, for maritime economic zone surveillance, antipollution, and rescue operations.
Specifications
| Type | Offshore Patrol Vessel |
| Origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 88.6 m |
| Speed | 22 kn |
| Range | 3,300 nmi |
| Crew | 72 |
| Displacement | 1,548.6 t |
| Main armament | 2 × OTO Melara 25/80 guns with Oerlikon KBA 25mm. Predisposizione per 1 cannone Oto Melara 76/62 super rapido a prua |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | confirmed |
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