Knud Rasmussen Class Patrol Vessel
Type: Patrol Boat
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Denmark
Manufacturer: Karstensens Shipyard
First Deployed: 2009
Overview
The Knud Rasmussen class is Denmark's Arctic patrol vessel designed for operations in Greenlandic and Faroese waters. Two ships serve the Danish Navy for sovereignty patrols, search and rescue, fisheries protection, and environmental monitoring in some of the world's most challenging sea states. The class features ice-strengthened hulls and can operate year-round in Arctic conditions.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 33-41 depending on mission |
|---|---|
| range | 7,500 nm |
| length | 72.3 m |
| armament | 1× 76mm Otobreda gun, FN MAG 12.7mm stations |
| ice_class | Ice-strengthened hull (DNV 1A) |
| max_speed | 17 knots |
| displacement | 1,720 tonnes |
| helicopter_pad | Yes (one helicopter) |
Operators
- Denmark
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