| Article number: |
10.11.035 |
The HNLMS M-class frigates of the ‘Karel Doorman’ class were versatile frigates of the Royal Netherlands Navy, built between 1991 and 1995. They are known as "M-frigates" (where "M" stands for multipurpose), designed for flexible deployment in anti-submarine, anti-air and surface warfare.
They are one of the most successful classes of Dutch naval vessels, partly due to their sale to other NATO countries.
"Karel Doorman" class (M-frigates)
| Characteristics |
Information |
| Type |
Multipurpose frigate |
| Class |
Karel Doorman class (M-frigate) |
| Number built |
8 frigates |
| In service |
1991–1995 |
| Construction site |
Koninklijke Schelde Groep (De Schelde), Vlissingen |
Technical specifications
| Specification |
Data |
| Displacement |
± 3,300 tonnes (loaded) |
| Length |
122 metres |
| Width |
14.4 metres |
| Draught |
6.2 metres |
| Propulsion |
CODOG: 2 Rolls-Royce gas turbines + 2 Stork-Werkspoor diesel engines |
| Speed |
29 knots (gas turbines), 20 knots (diesels) |
| Crew |
approx. 150 (including aircrew) |
| Helicopter facilities |
Hangar and platform for 1 x Westland Lynx / NH90 |
Equipment and Armament
| Category |
Details |
| Air defence |
16x RIM-7P Sea Sparrow (ESSM in upgrades) |
| Surface-to-surface weapons |
2x4 Harpoon anti-ship missiles |
| Guns |
1 x 76 mm OTO Melara rapid-fire gun |
| Close-in defence |
1 x Goalkeeper CIWS (close-in weapon system) |
| Torpedoes |
2 x triple 324 mm tubes for MU90 or Mk 46 torpedoes |
| Electronics |
|
| • SMART-S radar |
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| • STIR fire control radar |
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| • Sonar (active/passive), ESM, data links |
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Ships in the class
| Number |
Name |
In service |
Current status |
| F827 |
Karel Doorman |
1991 |
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