Boraida-class replenishment oiler
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders: | La Ciotat shipyard, Marseille, France |
| Operators: | Saudi Navy |
| Built: | 1983-1984 |
| Planned: | 2 |
| Completed: | 2 |
| Active: | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | 10,500 long tons (11,800 short tons) |
| Length: | 135 metres (443 ft) |
| Beam: | 18.7 metres (61 ft) |
| Draft: | 7 metres (23 ft) |
| Propulsion: | 2 x 3,200 horsepower Pielstick diesel engines |
| Speed: | 20.5 knots (23.6 mph) |
| Complement: | 140 |
| Armament: | 2 x Bofors 40 mm gun |
| Aviation facilities: | 2 x Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin or 1 x Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma |
The Boraida class is a class of oil replenishment oilers (modified Durance-class replenishment ships built by CN la Ciotat, Marseilles).
Construction
The Boraida have a displacement of 10,500 tons. Their hull length is 135 meters, beam is 18.7 meters, draft is 7 meters. The host for the two 13,200 horsepower Pielstick diesel engine, dual-axis forward, generator total power 5400KW, maximum speed of 20.5, with a crew of 140, and the ability to hold an additional 55 crew if needed, the ship can carry 4,350 tons of diesel, 350 tons of aviation fuel, 140 tons of fresh water, 100 tons of ammunition, 100 tons supplies, 70 tons dry goods, the central hull just set a pair of lateral recharge Yan, one on each side of the vessel can be horizontal transport of liquid and solid materials, aft there a vertical sea refueling device; addition, the ship also has a pair of mechanical processing equipment repair workshop. Breda ship armed self-defense, including two dual-mounted 40mm automatic cannons, which are located in front of the bridge. Saudi Arabia in accordance with the needs of libraries and aft with two helicopter landing deck, operable two dolphins or a light helicopter Puma medium helicopters.[1]
History
Two Balada class named Boraida (902) and Yunbou (904), were built by the French at the La Ciotat shipyard in Marseille. Boraida started in April 1982, launched January 22, 1983, entered into service February 29, 1984; Yunbou started in 1983, launched October 24, 1984, and entered into service August 29, 1985.[1] In the late 2000s, the two ships had returned to France to carry out renovation work.[1]
Ships
| Boraida class | ||||||
| Number | Ship | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 902 | Boraida | CN la Ciotat | April 1982[1] | January 22, 1983[1] | February 29, 1984[1] | In active service[1] |
| 904 | Yunbou | 1983[1] | October 24, 1984[1] | August 29, 1985[1] | In active service[1] | |