FFG-59 USS Kauffman

1987 to 2015

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Oliver Hazard Perry long-hull class
FFG - Guided-Missile Frigate

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History of FFG-59 USS Kauffman
1982-oct-28	Ordered
1985-apr-8	Laid down
1986-mar-29	Launched
1987-feb-28	Commissioned
1987-mar	Homeport	NS Newport assigned to NS Newport, R.I.
1990-jun-27	Port Visit	Gdynia to Gydnia with USS Harry E Yarnell, departed 30 Jun.
1994-jun-6	Homeport	NS Norfolk assigned to NS Norfolk
2015-sep-18	Decommissioned	at NS Norfolk

Specifications

from Oliver Hazard Perry long-hull class
138	length (m)



2	Naval Engine gas turbine - General Electric LM2500



1	Missile Launcher Mk 13



1	Naval Gun Oto Melara 76 mm
2	Torpedo Launchers Mk 32 triple-tube 324mm
1	Chaff and decoys AN/SLQ-25 Nixie



1	Naval Radar air search radar AN/SPS-49

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