Absalon Class Support Ship
Type: Support Ship
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Denmark
Manufacturer: Odense Steel Shipyard
First Deployed: 2004
Overview
The Absalon class is a highly innovative flexible support ship (combat supply/command ship) designed by Denmark and built by Odense Steel Shipyard. Two ships serve as the command ships and logistics vessels of the Royal Danish Navy. The design features a flexible mission deck, reconfigurable interior, and a STANFLEX modular weapons system allowing weapons to be changed depending on mission. Armed capability makes them unique among naval support vessels.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 100-200 depending on mission |
|---|---|
| range | 9,000 nm |
| length | 137 m |
| max_speed | 23 knots |
| helicopters | 2× MH-60R or NH90 |
| displacement | 6,600 tonnes |
| mission_deck | 900 m² reconfigurable cargo/vehicle deck |
| stanflex_mounts | STANFLEX weapons modules: Harpoon, ESSM, torpedo containers, 76mm gun |
Operators
- Denmark
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