D 550 Ardito

1972 to 2006

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Audace class
DDG - Guided-Missile Destroyer

Flight Deck:
Call Sign:	IARD

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History of D 550 Ardito
1968-jul-19	Laid down
1971-nov-27	Launched
1972-dec-5	Commissioned
1977-jun-25	Deployment	Fleet Review: Silver Jubilee of HM The Queen Present at Silver Jubilee Fleet Review off Ryde Sand
2006-dec-28	Decommissioned

Specifications

from Audace class
380	crew
4554	full load (tn)
140.70	length (m)
14.70	beam (m)
4.50	draught (m)
4000	range (nm)
33	max speed (knots)
73000	power (shp)



4	Naval Engine boilers
2	Naval Engine steam turbines



1	Missile Launcher 8-cell Albatros
1	Missile Launcher Mk 13
8	Missile Launcher OTOMAT Mk2 SSM launcher



4	Naval Gun Oto Melara 76 mm
1	Naval Gun Otobreda 127 mm
2	Torpedo Launchers Mk 32 triple-tube 324mm

Aircraft

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Builder

Castellammare di Stabia, Castellammare di Stabia