The Thaon di Revel multipurpose offshore vessel is among the newest naval ships of the Italian Navy
They are designated patrol ships, with hull number "P", the identifier for patrol duty
In fact, it is armed with extremely powerful weapons, with anti-ship missiles
torpedoes and even in the future there will be ballistic missile interceptors
The Italian Thaon di Revel class is scheduled to replace four Soldati-class light patrol frigates and eight Minerva-class corvettes between 2021-2035
As part of the 2014 Naval Law
a total of sixteen ships are planned and as of 2019 seven vessels have been financed with three more on option
The Paolo Thaon di Revel (P430) is the lead ship of the class
She is completing the final sea trials, and will soon join the fleet
The main contractor for the project is Fincantieri
Construction of the first patrol vessel began in February 2017
As planned, the first delivery will be in May 2021, while the remaining ships are scheduled between 2022 and 2026
The Thaon di Revel class, designed with a high level of modularity and automation
will be delivered in a full, and a light configuration in terms of different sensors and equipments embarked and can perform multiple functions
ranging from patrol with sea rescue capacity to civil protection operations and, in its most highly equipped version, first line fighting vessel
When completed, the Thaon di Revel will have a full load displacement of approximately 6,270 tons
The ship is 143m (469 ft 2 in) long, the beam is 16.5m (54 ft 2 in), and the draft is 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in).
It is expected that each new ship will be operated by a crew of 171 members
In the middle of the hull is arranged an 11m-long rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) for patrol and transport duties
Serving it is the lateral cranes or through a hauling ramp located at the rear
The vessel’s bridge is placed amidships
At the rear of the ship is a flight deck and an hangar, which can accommodate up to two NH90 or one EH101 medium-lift utility helicopter
Thanks to the modular design at the stern and center of the hull, allowing it to deploy modules for logistic
residential, healthcare and operations, as needed
Powering the ship is the Combined diesel and gas propulsion system, consisting of two diesel engines MTU 20V 8000 M91L, 13,000 hp each
There is also a GE LM2500+G4 gas turbine with a capacity of 43,000 hp
The vessel will also feature four diesel engine generators M.A.N. 12V175D, with 2,200 hp each
and two shafts, driving controllable-pitch propellers
Italian offshore patrol vessel can reach a maximum speed of 32 knots, and a range of 5,000nm
The MTU diesel engine alone enable the vessel to sail at speeds of 24k
In terms of armament, the Italian Thaon di Revel class will be equipped with main weapon
is an Oto Melara 127 mm Vulcano with Automated Ammunition Handling System
There are also a Oto Melara 76mm Anti-aircraft gun and 2 remotely controlled Oto Melara Oerlikon KBA B06
for close-range combat operations, anti-smuggling and maritime interdiction
The multi-role vessels will be equipped with 16 cell DCNS SYLVER A70 VLS for Scalp Naval missiles
There are 8 × Otomat Mk-2/E anti-ship and land attack missiles
and 2 triple WASS B-515 launcher for Black Arrow 324 mm torpedoes
Defense is provided by two remote controlled OTO Melara decoy launching systems (ODLS)
which are effective against infrared seeker-equipped missiles and radars
as well as anti-submarine warfare (ASW) decoys
The defense system is aided by Elettronica's electronic warfare system, and dozens of other systems
such as next-generation identification friend and foe, diver detection sonar and active towed array sonar system
The ship is also equipped with the LPI SPS732 air and ground surveillance radar
and KRONOS dual-band 3D multi-function active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar with four C- and X-dual band radars
Basically, the Thaon di Revel is a highly flexible class of patrol vessels capable of serving a variety of functions
from patrolling with sea rescue capabilities to civil protection operations, and even a real warship