Skjold Class Corvette (Surface Effect Ship)
Type: Corvette
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Norway
Manufacturer: Umoe Mandal
First Deployed: 2010
Overview
Surface effect ship (semi-air-cushioned) corvette class operated by the Royal Norwegian Navy. 6 vessels in service. Capable of 60 knots, making them among the world's fastest warships. Armed with 8 NSM anti-ship missiles and a 76mm OTO Melara gun. Designed specifically for high-speed coastal defense in Norwegian fjords with minimal radar signature.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 15 |
|---|---|
| beam_m | 13.5 |
| armament | 8x NSM anti-ship missiles, 1x Mistral SAM, 20mm/40mm autocannon |
| length_m | 47.5 |
| range_nm | 800 |
| propulsion | 2x GE LM2500 + 4x Rolls-Royce Kamewa waterjets surface effect ship |
| speed_knots | 60 |
| displacement_tonnes | 274 |
Operators
- Norway
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