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    • B52 ARA Hercules

    AR Argentine Navy

    1977 to 1999 - D1 ARA Hercules    



    2004 to present    



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    Call Sign: LOHE
    See Also: DDG Hercules class D1


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    History of AR Hercules class D1 ARA Hercules

    1970-may-18Ordered
    1971-jun-16Laid down
    1972-oct-24Launched
    1976-may-9TrialsUKBAE Systems (Vickers) returned to Barrow after sea trials, wearing side number 28.
    1976-jul-12Commissionedentered ARA service 19 Sept 1977
    1977-augHomeportarrived in Argentina after completion of shakedown and training in UK.
    1999Fate: transferedconverted and re-classified

    History of AR B52 ARA Hercules

    1999Refitwithdrawn from active service for major modification in Chile to become Fast Assault, Command ship

    Specifications

    		    

        from Hercules class
    166crew
    238troops
    28max speed (knots)
    1Naval Gun Mark 8 4.5 inch (114mm)


    Aircraft

    		    

        Typical Max
    AR Argentine Navy Agusta ASH-3H 22


    The Max option implies only aircraft of this model onboard    


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