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Italian ship Etna (A5326)
AOR Etna
Etna at sea
Career (Italy) Naval Ensign of Italy
Name: Etna (A 5326)
Ordered: 1995
Launched: 1997
Commissioned: 1998
General characteristics
Class & type: Etna class
Displacement: 13,400 tons
Length: 146 m (479 ft)
Beam: 21 m (69 ft)
Draft: 7.5 m (25 ft)
Propulsion: Two diesel engines driving twin screws
Speed: 18 kn (33 km/h)
Range: 7,600 nmi (14,100 km)
Armament: CIWS, Otobreda 76 mm gun
Aircraft carried: 1 helicopter
Aviation facilities: 1 hangar
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Etna (A 5326) is an auxiliary ship currently in operation with the Italian Navy.

History[]

Etna was ordered in July 1995, and was built by Fincantieri at the Riva Trigoso Naval Shipyard.[1] She was launched in July 1997, and underwent sea trials during November before delivery to the Italian Navy in February 1998.[1]

In March 2011, Etna was deployed to the coast of Libya as part of Operation Unified Protector, a NATO operation to enforce an arms embargo on Libya.[2][3]

Purpose[]

Etna is designed as a support ship able to supply a larger squadron at sea.[1] As such, she has the capability to refuel ships, produce fresh water, and carry cargo.[1] She has a cargo capacity of up to 10,100 tons of diesel fuel, 1,200 tons of aviation fuel for aircraft on aircraft carriers, 160 tons of fresh water, and up to twelve containers of solid goods.[1]

Specifications[]

Etna has a length between perpendiculars of 138.8 metres (455 ft), and an overall length of 146 metres (479 ft).[1] Her beam is 21 metres (69 ft), and she draws 7.5 metres (25 ft).[1] She is powered by two Sulzer diesel engines, which drive two propellers through reduction gearing.[1] This system gives Etna a speed of 21 knots (39 km/h), though she has the greatest range (7,600 nautical miles (14,100 km)) at a speed of 18 knots (33 km/h).[1]

Armament[]

Etna is equipped with minimal armament, which includes a close-in weapon system and an Otobreda 76 mm main gun.[1] These are controlled by a Selex fire control system and an electronic warfare support measures system.[1] The ship is also equipped with an Alenia Marconi Systems radar, a Selex command system and an Elmer MAC communications system.[1]

References[]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "Etna Class LSV Logistic Support Vessel, Italy". Naval-Technology.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5xQtg94lS. Retrieved 24 March 2011. 
  2. "Task Force of SNMG1". NATO. Archived from the original on 24 March 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5xQtW1MO4. Retrieved 24 March 2011. 
  3. "Press briefing". NATO. 23 March 2011. Archived from the original on 24 March 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5xQtbpYZT. Retrieved 24 March 2011. 
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