European Patrol Corvette
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]
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| Type | Corvette |
| Displacement | <3,000 t[1] |
| Length | <110 m (360 ft) |
| Draft | <5.5 m (18 ft) |
| Propulsion | CODLAD, CODAD |
| Speed | 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph) |
| Armament | Varied depending on nation and role[2] |
| Aircraft carried | NH90-sized helicopter and/or UAVs |
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:
Companies:
NAVIRIS (Joint-Venture of Fincantieri and Naval Group)
Indra Sistemas, Navantia
Expected users
Spanish Navy
- Supplements: Serviola, Infanta Elena Classes
French Navy
- Supplements/Replaces: Floréal Class
See also
European Union portal
References
- "EDA to support 'European Patrol Corvette' PESCO project". European Defence Agency. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- "The PeSCo's European Patrol Corvette (EPC) programme gains momentum". European Defence Review. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- "NAVIRIS and NAVANTIA sign MoU for the European Patrol Corvette Program". Naval News. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
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