Philippines used US-made patrol ships will be deployed to the South China Sea
Date:2011-12-15Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
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[According to Defense News December 14, 2011 reported that] the Philippines to the United States Coast Guard to buy the “Hamilton” class patrol boats, “Del Bi Lal” was launched on December 14, Philippine President Aquino said the ship will deploy the disputed South China Sea and China.
Aquino said, “Ralph Del complete” number will begin patrolling the protection of national sovereignty and claimed all the region for the Philippines, and has begun to carry out gas fields in the area of ??exploration.
“Del Bi Lal” was a long 378 feet (115 meters), about 3,000 tons displacement, load two 1800 horsepower gas turbine, the maximum ship speed of 28 knots and can carry 180 crew and helicopter, life 30 days, is owned by the Philippine navy has the most advanced and largest tonnage ships. The ship was in May 2010 the Philippines to the United States spent $ 10 million purchase.
Philippine Navy said earlier, will be used aboard the patrol vessel in the South China Sea to defend the national interests of the Philippines. (China Research Institute of Shipbuilding Technology and Economy Zhang Luo Qing)
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