The technical characteristics of the Italian Bergamini Fragates

< img src = "/uploads/blogs/09/5a/IB-FR941ick8_2715237c.jpg" Alt = "The technical characteristics of Italian combat frigates are revealed by Bergamini"/> ~ ~ ~ ~ < P > Greece considers the possibility of acquiring two Bergamini (FREMM) frigates from Italy to strengthen its Naval Fleet. Carlo Bergamini (F 590) and Virginio Fasan (F 591), which can go to Greece after 2028, when the Italian fleet receives new frigates Fremm Evo.

Virginio. < p >The proposal is part of the Modernization Program of the Navy of Greece, which provides for the updating of the ship warehouse at the expense of both new and used combat units. Both ships were built in 2013 & mdash; Carlo Bergamini as a universal frigate, Virginio fasan specialized in a prototic struggle.

< p > frigates have a watertone 6 & thinsp; 700 tons and a length of almost 145 meters. They are equipped with modern Aesa radar, vertical starting Sylver A50 for Aster-15/30 missiles, Otomat-Supervised Muza and MU torpedoes. Both ships have helicopter hangars for machines weighing up to 10 tons.

~ < P > Carlo Bergamini is concentrated on air and anti-ship defense, while Virginio Fasan is equipped with a water-locking system of CAPTAS-4 variable depth to control submarines. This allows you to cover a wide range of tasks & mdash; from protection to shock operations.

< p > Against the background of exacerbation of the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and the growing activity of Turkey, Greece is looking for options for strengthening its fleet. At the same time, the government is studying the idea of ​​purchasing US Constellation or Construction Frigates & Amp; Laquo; Americanized & raquo; FREMM versions in Greece in conjunction with the Italian company Fincantieri.

< P > At the same time Athens continue to consider the Corvette Program and the ability to get ships of the LCS coastal zone from the United States. The final decision on Italian frigates will be known after estimation of value and combat capabilities, as well as identifying strategic tasks for the Greece Fleet in the region.