Karel Doorman class
1991
Also known as the Multi-purpose or M class they replaced both the Predator and van Speijk ships still in use in early 1990s. As of 2009, only two of eight units built remain in Dutch service being the others transferred to other navies
| Frigate · ships | |
| crew: | 154 |
| light (tn): | 2800 |
| full load (tn): | 3300 |
| length (m): | 122.3 |
| beam (m): | 14.4 |
| draught (m): | 6.1 |
| range (nm): | 5000 |
| max speed (knots): | 29 |
Class Family
- Kortenaer class
- Abu Dhabi class
- Elli class
- Jacob van Heemskerck class
- Karel Doorman class
Systems
| 2 | Naval Engine | diesel - Stork Werkspoor |
| 2 | Naval Engine | gas turbine - Rolls Royce Spey |
| Naval Engine | propulsion system: CODOG | |
| 2 | Missile Launcher | Mk 141 quad Harpoon |
| Missile Launcher | Sea Sparrow VLS | |
| Close-In Weapon System | Goalkeeper | |
| Naval Gun | Oto Melara 76 mm | |
| Naval Gun | single 20 mm | |
| Naval Radar | air search radar LW-08 | |
| 2 | Naval Radar | fire direction radar STIR 180 |
| Naval Radar | navigation radar DECCA 1226 |
Shipyards
| Shipyard | Built |
|---|---|
| Royal Schelde |
8 |
Aircraft
| Manufacturer | Operator | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale SA316B Alouette III |  Marine |
1 | 1 |
| Eurocopter AS532SC Cougar |  Armada de Chile |
1 | 1 |
| NH Industries NH90 NFH | Marine Luchtvaartdienst |
1 | 1 |
| Westland Lynx |  Marinha Portuguesa |
1 | 1 |
| Westland Lynx | Marine Luchtvaartdienst |
1 | 1 |
| NH Industries NH90 | Force Aérienne Belge / Luchtmacht |
1 |
Ships
| Built | Decom | Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2006 | F827 | Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman |
| 1991 | 2006 | F829 | Hr.Ms. Willem van der Zaan |
| 1993 | 2004 | F832 | Hr.Ms. Abraham van der Hulst |
| 1993 | 2006 | F830 | Hr.Ms. Tjerk Hiddes |
| 1993 | F831 | Hr.Ms. Van Amstel |
|
| 1994 | 2009 | F834 | Hr.Ms. Van Galen |
| 1994 | 2007 | F833 | Hr.Ms. Van Nes |
| 1995 | F828 | Hr.Ms. Van Speijk |