La Fayette class
1996
The FL-3000 ( Fregate Legere de 3.000 tonnes ) or FLF ( Fregate Legere Furtive ) are multi-mission frigates that established the basis for future designs with their clean superstructure made around angled sides.
| Frigate · ships | |
| crew: | 140 |
| full load (tn): | 3600 |
| length (m): | 125 |
| beam (m): | 15.4 |
| draught (m): | 5.9 |
| max speed (knots): | 25 |
Class Family
- Floreal class
- La Fayette class
Systems
| 4 | Naval Engine | diesel - SEMT Pielstick |
| Missile Launcher | Crotale SAM | |
| 8 | Missile Launcher | MM40 Exocet |
| Naval Gun | Creusot-Loire 100 mm | |
| 2 | Naval Gun | single 20 mm |
| Naval Radar | air search radar DRBV-15C Sea Tiger Mk2 |
Shipyards
| Shipyard | Built |
|---|---|
| DCNS - Lorient |
5 |
Aircraft
| Manufacturer | Operator | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin 2 | Aéronautique Navale |
1 | 2 |
Ships
| Built | Decom | Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | F710 | La Fayette |
|
| 1997 | F712 | Courbet |
|
| 1997 | F711 | Surcouf |
|
| 1999 | F713 | Aconit |
|
| 2001 | F714 | Guepratte |