Diana-class patrol vessel
HDMS Diana, lead ship of the class | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Diana class |
| Operators | Royal Danish Navy |
| Preceded by | Barsø class |
| Built | 2005–2008 |
| In commission | 2007–present |
| Planned | 6 |
| Completed | 6 |
| Active | 6 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 280 t (280 long tons) |
| Length | 43.0 m (141 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 8.2 m (26 ft 11 in) |
| Draught | 2.2 m (7 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) |
| Complement | 9 |
| Armament | 2 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) machine guns |
The Diana class, also known as the Minor Standard Craft Mk II, are a class of six patrol boats in service with the Royal Danish Navy. Built by Faaborg Værft A/S, the ships displace 280 tonnes (280 long tons) and have a maximum speed of 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) knots. The class was intended to replace the aging Barsø class of patrol boats. The lead ship of the class, HDMS Diana, entered Danish service in 2007. The Diana-class vessels were initially tasked with fisheries protection, patrol and search and rescue but are currently tasked with international and combat operations.