Almirante Padilla class
1983
Built in Germany and classified as Frigates by the Colombian Navy
| Corvette · ships | |
| crew: | 92 |
| light (tn): | 2100 |
| full load (tn): | 2300 |
| length (m): | 95.3 |
| beam (m): | 11.3 |
| draught (m): | 3.7 |
| max speed (knots): | 27 |
Class Family
- Type FS 1500 class
- Almirante Padilla class
- Kasturi class
Systems
| 4 | Naval Engine | diesel - MTU |
| 8 | Missile Launcher | MM40 Exocet |
| Missile Launcher | Simbad twin launcher | |
| 2 | Torpedo Launchers | Mk 32 triple-tube 324mm |
| Naval Gun | Oto Melara 76 mm | |
| Naval Gun | twin 40 mm | |
| Naval Radar | air search radar DRBV-15 Sea Tiger |
Shipyards
| Shipyard | Built |
|---|---|
 Howaldtswerke |
4 |
Aircraft
| Manufacturer | Operator | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec 2 | Armada Nacional de Colombia |
1 | |
| MBB Bo105 | Armada Nacional de Colombia |
1 |
Ships
| Built | Decom | Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | FM-51 | ARC Almirante Padilla |
|
| 1984 | FM-53 | ARC Antioquia |
|
| 1984 | FM-52 | ARC Caldas |
|
| 1984 | FM-54 | ARC Independiente |