Norwegian company Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply its controllable pitch propeller systems for the first ship in the Peruvian Navy’s new frigate program.
As disclosed, the contract will include twin controllable pitch propellers, shaft lines, bearing and seals, and associated control systems.
As a key part of the Peruvian Navy’s fleet modernization, the multipurpose frigates will be built in Peru by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and state-owned shipbuilder SIMA Peru.
The new frigates are based on the HD HHI’s HDF-3200 frigate design. They will have a displacement of 3,400 tonnes, a length of 127 meters and a maximum speed of 26.5 knots. They are designed for long-range patrol capacity with a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
“The Peruvian Navy is embarking on a major fleet renewal, and we are delighted that our controllable pitch propeller technology, a popular choice for many of the world’s navies, will feature on their first frigate,” Björn ten Eicken , Kongsberg Maritime, Vice President – Naval, said.
“Propulsion is a key part of a navy’s capability, and we are proud to supplying a product that combines decades of operating experience with the latest advances in hydrodynamics to provide a propulsion system that delivers efficient operation combined with excellent manoeuvrability.”
The first frigate is due to be delivered in 2029.
To remind, in April this year, HD HHI signed a contract to build four warships for the Peruvian Navy with local shipyard SIMA.