OVERVIEW: The Holland class is a CODLOD-powered (Combined Diesel-Electric Or Diesel) Ocean-going Patrol Vessel (OPV) intended for Law Enforcement/Counter-drug, Anti-Piracy operations and blockade duties in a low-threat environment.
 
 DETAILS:  The Holland class is a large patrol vessel whose endurance and sea keeping capabilities make it suitable for patrol duties in a wide variety of maritime environments. 
  
The Holland's sensor suite allows it monitor to air, missile and UAV targets 135 nm range and surface targets out to 38 nm.

The vessel has hanger and  support facilities for a single medium sized NH-90 helicopter which it can operate up to Sea State 5.  To intercept fast speedboats, the Holland class is fitted with two 40+ knot large Fast Raiding Interception and Special Forces Craft (FRISC), one on an internal slipway at the stern and one FRISC in davits. 

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 	3750 tons (standard)
Speed: 		22 max
Engineering: 	2 Diesel engines and 2 variable pitch props.  2 electric 			motors for low speed ops.
Range: 		5000 nm @ 16 knts
Endurance: 	21 days
Complement: 	54 (crew) + 36 (additional personnel)

NOTES: IOC 2011. To save costs, the ship uses a "lean manning" concept by automating many functions.  However, in the event of major damage the lack of manpower would likely require the ship return to port for repairs.


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Author: Parel803