Navarra (F85) is a Santa Maria-class frigate of the Spanish Navy, based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry-class design. Constructed by Bazan (now Navantia), she was launched on 23 October 1992 and commissioned on 27 May 1994. The vessel’s primary role is to provide anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-aircraft (AAW) defense for Spain. Measuring 138.8 meters in overall length with a beam of 14.3 meters, Navarra has a displacement of approximately 4,017 tonnes at full load. Her hull is of the long-hulled type, allowing for additional modifications and a twin hangar configuration capable of accommodating two Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk helicopters, although typically only one is embarked. The ship's propulsion system consists of two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines generating 41,000 shaft horsepower, reaching a maximum speed of 29 knots. She carries 587 tonnes of fuel, offering a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots. Her armament includes a single Mk 13 missile launcher with a magazine for 32 SM-1MR anti-air/ship missiles and 8 Harpoon anti-ship missiles, each with a range of approximately 50 nautical miles. She is also equipped with an OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun, capable of firing 85 rounds per minute up to 8.7 nautical miles, and a Meroka 20 mm CIWS system for close-in defense. For anti-submarine warfare, she has two triple Mark 32 torpedo tubes for Mark 46 torpedoes. The sensor suite features air search radars (AN/SPS-49(V)5 and RAN-12L, soon to be replaced by RAN-30), surface search radars, and fire-control systems, complemented by sonar (SQS-56 and SQR-19 towed array). Electronic warfare systems include the Nettunel Mk-3000 intercept and decoy launchers. Navarra has seen notable service, including intercepting a North Korean freighter in 2002 suspected of carrying missile components, sinking a Somali pirate mothership in 2010, and rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean in 2016. Her operational history underscores her role in maritime security, anti-piracy, and international cooperation, maintaining her significance within Spain’s naval operations.

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