World Navies Today: Chile


Revised 25 March 2002
Version 1.20
Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
Compiled by: Juan Carlos Barroux R.
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This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare
vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious
ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement.  Non-self-propelled
craft and vessels without seagoing capability are not included. 

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are
listed in [brackets].  Navigation and surface-search radars are not
listed.  All designations & classifications are unofficial; they may or
may not correspond to "official" designations.

Surface Combatants Submarines Amphibious Vessels Patrol and Mine Craft Auxiliaries

Surface Combatants

Blanco Encalada (modified County) class helicopter destroyers

Displacement: 6,270 tons full load Dimensions: 158.7 x 16.5 x 6.3 meters (520.5 x 54 x 20.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise steam turbines, 30,000 shp, 4 G6 boost gas turbines, 30,000 shp, 30 knots Crew: 471 Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 2 NAS 332SC Super Puma Radar: Marconi Type 965M air search Sonar: Graseby Type 184M hull Fire Control: 2 Elta EL/M-22L IGM SAM control EW: UA 8/9, Elta IR sensor, 2 Corvus 8-barelled chaff, 2 Wallop Barricade, Type 667 jammer Armament: 4 MM40 Exocet SSM, 2 8-cell Barak SAM VLS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 1 dual 114mm DP, 2 20 mm Ex-RN County class destroyers with the Sea Slug SAM facility replaced by a helicopter deck. Number Name Year Homeport Notes D15 Blanco Encalada 1966/87 Valparaiso Ex-Fife D12 Cochrane 1967/84 Valparaiso Ex-Antrim Note: A class of four MEKO A200 frigates is planned, approximately 400 tons displacement. The contract has not yet been confirmed.

Condell (modified Leander) class frigates

Displacement: approx. 3,000 tons full load Dimensions: 109.7 x 13.1 x 5.5 meters (360 x 43 x 18 feet) Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 30,000 shp, 27 knots Crew: 263 Aviation: aft helicopter deck with hangar; 1 NAS 332SC Super Puma Radar: Marconi Type 965 or 966 early warning Sonar: Graseby 184 P, Graseby 170 B, Kelvin Hughes Type 162 M Fire Control: Plessey Type 904 SAM control EW: 2 Corvus 8-barrelled chaff, Wallop Barricade chaff, UA 8/9, FH12 HF/DF, Elta IR sensor Armament: 4 MM40 Exocet SSM, 1 quad SeaCat SAM, 1 dual 114 mm DP, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 2 20 mm First two built in UK for Chile, second two transferred from RN. First three modernized 1989-1997; fourth unit (General Baquedano) decommissioned. Number Name Year Homeport Notes PF06 Condell 1973 Valparaiso PF07 Lynch 1974 Valparaiso PF08 Ministro Zenteno 1970/91 Valparaiso Ex-HMS Achilles

Submarines

O'Higgins class (Scorpene type) submarines

Displacement: 1,750 tons submerged Dimensions: 63.5 x 6.2 x 5.8 meters Propulsion: diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 20+ knots Crew: 32 Sonar: Thomson-Marconi suite Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (18 weapons) A joint French-Spanish design, with hull components to be built both in France and Spain. Number Name Year Homeport Notes [?? Liberator O'Higgins 2005 building] [?? General Carrera 2007 ordered]

O'Brien (Oberon) class patrol submarines

Displacement: 2,450 tons submerged Dimensions: 90 x 8.1 x 5.5 meters (295.2 x 26.5 x 18.1 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, diesel electric, 2 shafts, 6,000 shp, 17.5 knots Crew: 65 Sonar: Atlas Elektronik CSU 90 suite, BAC Type 2007 flank array Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes, 22 torpedoes UK-built for Chile. Sister Hyatt discarded. Number Name Year Homeport Notes S22 O'Brien 1976 Talcahuano

Thompson class (Type 209) coastal submarines

Displacement: 1,390 tons submerged Dimensions: 59.5 x 6.2 x 5.5 meters (195.2 x 20.3 x 18 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, diesel electric, 1 shaft, 5,000 bhp, 22 knots Crew: 32 Sonar: Atlas Elektronik CSU-3 suite Armament: 8 21 inch torpedo tubes, 14 torpedoes German-built for Chile. Number Name Year Homeport Notes S20 Thompson 1984 Talcahuano S21 Simpson 1984 Talcahuano

Amphibious Vessels

Valdivia (Newport class) large landing ship

Displacement: 8,450 tons full load Dimensions: 159.2 x 21.2 x 5.3 meters (562 x 69.5 x 17.5 feet) Propulsion: 6 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,500 bhp, 20 knots Crew: 255 Aviation: small aft landing area Troops: 400 Cargo: 17,300 square feet vehicle (30 MBT & 17 trucks), 2,000 tons total (500 when beaching), 3 LCVP EW: SLQ-32(V)1 intercept Armament: 4 25 mm, 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Ex-USN Newport class transferred on lease; lease will be changed to a cash sale in 1999. Another may be acquired. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 93 Valdivia 1971/95 Ex-LST 1189

Maipo class (Batral type) small landing ships

Displacement: 1,409 tons full load Dimensions: 9.4 x 13 x 2.5 meters (260.4 x 42.7 x 8.2 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 16 knots Crew: 49 Aviation: aft landing pad for up to a Super Puma Troops: 180 Cargo: 360 tons Armament: 1 40 mm/60 AA, 1 20 mm, 2 81 mm mortars French-design logistics/landing ships built by ASMAR - Talcahuano. Maipo is in reserve. Number Name Year Homeport Notes R92 Rancagua 1982 R95 Chacabuco 1982

Orompello class utility landing craft

Displacement: 750 tons full load Dimensions: 44.2 x 10.4 x 3.9 meters (145 x 34 x 12.8 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 900 bhp, 12 knots Crew: 20 Cargo: 350 tons Armament: 2 20 mm First built in US, second in Chile. Number Name Year Homeport Notes AP94 Orompello 1964 AP95 Elicura 1968

Patrol and Mine Craft

Micalvi class large multirole patrol boats

Displacement: 535 tons full load Dimensions: 42.5 x 8 .5 x 2.9 meters (139.4 x 27.9 x 9.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,560 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 23 + 30 passengers/troops Cargo: 35 tons in holds and 18 tons in containers Armament: 1 40 mm/60 AA, 2 20 mm, provision for mine rails Multi-role patrol boats, can serve as transports and tend aids to navigation. Number Name Year Homeport Notes PSG 71 Contramaestre Micalvi 1993 PSG 72 Contramaestre Ortiz 1993 PSG 73 Aspirante Isaza 1994 PSG 74 Aspirante Morel 1994 PSG 77 Cornete Cabrales 1996 PSG 78 Piloto Sibbald 1996

Casma class (Sa'ar IV type) large missile boats

Displacement: 450 tons full load Dimensions: 61 x 7.8 x 2.4 meters (200 x 25.5 x 7.8 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 14,000 hp, 32 knots Crew: 45 Radar: Thomson CSF THD 1040 Neptune search Fire Control: Elta Electronics M 2221 EW: 4 Rafael LRCR chaff decoy launchers, Elta Electronics MN-53 Armament: 4 Gabriel (I or II), 2 OTO Melara 3 76/62, 2 20 mm Ex-Israeli patrol boats. Gabriel to be replaced by MM 40 Exocet. Number Name Year Homeport Notes LM 30 Casma 1974/79 Puerto Williams Ex-Romah LM 31 Chipana 1973/81 Puerto Williams Ex-Keshet LM 33 Angamos 1973/97 Iquique Ex-Reshev

Guardiamarina Riquelme (Tiger/S41) class (Type 148) missile boats

Displacement: 264 tons full load Dimensions: 47 x 7.1 x 2.66 meters (154 x 23 x 7 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 12,000 bhp, 35 knots Crew: 30 Radar: Triton-G air/surface search Fire Control: Castor-CSF weapons control EW: DR2000 intercept, chaff Armament: 4 MM38 Exocet SSM, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 1 40 mm AA Ex-German boats; two transfered to Chile in 1997, 2 in 1998. Number Name Year Homeport Notes LM36 Guardiamariuna Riquelme 1974/97 Puerto Williams ex-Wolf LM37 Teniente Orella 1974/97 Puerto Williams ex-Elster LM38 Teniente Serrano 1972/98 ex-Tiger LM39 Teniente Uribe 1975/98 ex-Kranich

Iquique class (Sa'ar III type) missile boats

Displacement: 250 tons full load Dimensions: 45 x 7 x 2.5 meters (147.6 x 23 x 8.5 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 14,000 bhp, 40 knots Crew: 35 Radar: Thomson CSF THD 1040 Neptune search Fire Control: Selenia Orion RTN 10X EW: 4 chaff decoy launchers, Elta Electronics MN-53 Armament: 6 Gabriel II, 1 OTO Melara 76mm/62, 2 12.7 mm MG Ex-Israeli patrol boats. Number Name Year Homeport Notes LM 32 Iquique 1969/89 Punta Arenas Ex-Hamit LM 33 Covadonga 1969/89 Punta Arenas Ex-Hefz

Auxiliaries

Araucano replenishment oiler

Displacement: 17,300 tons full load Dimensions: 151.7 x 22.8 x 8.8 meters (497.6 x 74.9 x 28.8 feet) Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 10,800 bhp, 17 knots Crew: 130 Cargo: 21,126 cubic meters liquid, 1,444 cubic meters solid Armament: 4 twin 40 mm/70 Number Name Year Homeport Notes AO 53 Araucano 1967 Valparaiso

Jose Toribio Merino submarine tender

Displacement: 2,660 tons full load Dimensions: 92.4 x 14.7 x 4 meters (303 x 48 x 13 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,200 bhp, 16 knots Crew: approx 90-100 + approx. 200 submarine crew Armament: 3 40mm/70 Ex-Swedish submarine tender (converted minelayer). Number Name Year Homeport Notes 42 Jose Toribio Merino 1972/97 Talcahuano Ex-Alvsborg

Aquiles logistics and relief ship

Displacement: 4,550 tons full load Dimensions: 103 x 17 x 5.5 meters (337.8 x 55.8 x 18 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 7,200 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 80 Aviation: aft platform for up to a Super Puma Troops: 250 Logistics and disaster relief ship. Built by ASMAR - Talcahuano. Number Name Year Homeport Notes AP 47 Aquiles 1988

Janequeo class (Maersk type) supply tugs

Displacement: 2,380 tons full load Dimensions: 58.3 x 12.6 x 3.9 meters (191.3 x 41.4 x 12.8 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 6,400 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 11 + 12 passengers Cargo: 1,400 tons Armament: 1 40 mm/60 Former oil rig tugs used mostly for supply/logistics and patrol. 60 ton bollard pull, 100 ton towing winch. Number Name Year Homeport Notes ATF 65 Janequeo 1974/88 Valparaiso Ex-Maersk Transporter ATF 66 Galvarino 1974/88 Ex-Maersk Traveller ATF 67 Lautaro 1973/92 Ex-Maersk Tender

Leucoton (Smit Lloyd type) supply tug

Displacement: 1,750 tons full load Dimensions: 53.1 x 12 x 4.4 meters (174.2 x 39.4 x 14.4 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,000 bhp, 13 knots Crew: 12 Cargo: Armament: 2 40 mm Former oil rig tug used mostly for supply/logistics. Two other sisters sold commercial. Number Name Year Homeport Notes ATF 68 Leucoton 1972/90 Ex-Smit Lloyd 44

Contralmirante Oscar Viel Toro polar patrol/supply ship

Displacement: 6,500 tons full load Dimensions: 89.92 x 19.95 x 6.10 meters (295 x 65 x 20 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 8,000 sh, 15 knots Crew: approx. 60 Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar for small helo Armament: light guns (was unarmed in Canadian service) Former Canadian river icebreaker/tender now used for polar patrol/supply, replacing Piloto Pardo. Number Name Year Homeport Notes AP 46 Contralmirante Oscar Veil Toro 1969/95 Ex-N.M. Rogers

Vidal Gormaz (Conrad class) survey ship

Displacement: 1,370 tons full load Dimensions: 63.7 x 12.2 x 4.7 meters (208.9 x 40 x 15.3 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 10,000 shp, 13.5 knots Crew: 41 Armament: 2 20 mm Ex-USN survey ship. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 60 Vidal Gormaz 1965/92 Ex-AGOR 10

Esmeralda sail training ship

Displacement: 3,754 tons full load Dimensions: 109.8 x 13.1 x 7 meters (360 x 44.6 x 23 feet) Propulsion: Sail; 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 1400 bhp, 11 knots Crew: 217 + 80 cadets Formerly Spanish. Number Name Year Homeport Notes (BE 43) Esmeralda 1954 Valparaiso Ex-D.J. de Austria

Ingeniero George Slight Marshall buoy tender

Displacement: 816 tons full load Dimensions: 52.96 x 11.16 x 3.52 meters/173.5 x 36.6 x 11.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,360 bhp, 12 knots Crew: ??? Armament: 2 20 mm Ex-UK. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 63 Ingeniero George Slight Marshall 1978/97 Ex-Vigilant
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