European Patrol Corvette

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Class overview
General characteristics
TypeCorvette
Displacement<3,000 t[1]
Length<110 m (360 ft)
Draft<5.5 m (18 ft)
PropulsionCODLAD, CODAD
Speed24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
ArmamentVaried depending on nation and role[2]
Aircraft carriedNH90-sized helicopter and/or UAVs

European Patrol Corvette (EPC or PPX) is a Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) project that was adopted by the European Council on 12 November 2019. The objective is to design and develop a new class of warship. The project is coordinated by Italy, with France, Spain and Greece participating and Portugal as an observer.[3][2]

The ships will have a conventional hull of different dimensions, armament and propulsion systems.

The EPC will be have at least 3 versions:[4]

  • EPC optimised for anti-surface (ASuW) and anti-aircraft (AAW) warfare with the possibility of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and with self-defence capabilities
  • EPC optimized for anti-surface warfare (ASuW) and designed with oceanic reach (range of 10,000 nautical miles at 14 knots).
  • EPC optimized for blue-water (off shore) patrol missions

The participating member states aim to produce their first corvette prototype in 2026–2027.[1]

Participants[]

Member states:

  •  Italy - Project coordinator
  •  Croatia - Observer
  •  France
  •  Greece
  •  Portugal - Observer
  •  Spain
  •  Denmark
  •  Norway

    • Companies:

    Expected users[]

    •  Spanish Navy
      • Supplements: Serviola, Infanta Elena Classes
    •  French Navy

    See also[]

    References[]

    1. ^ a b "EDA to support 'European Patrol Corvette' PESCO project". European Defence Agency. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
    2. ^ a b "The PeSCo's European Patrol Corvette (EPC) programme gains momentum". European Defence Review. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
    3. ^ [1][dead link]
    4. ^ "NAVIRIS and NAVANTIA sign MoU for the European Patrol Corvette Program". Naval News. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.

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