Patagonia
Logistic ship ARA "PATAGONIA" means a substantial increase of the operational capacity of the fleet of sea vessels for the Navy. Refueling at sea, main characteristic of this type of unit, can be made simultaneously to several warships, in a few minutes. Is wide as well the ability to control maritime areas of national interest, extending the action of the fleet to 6000 nautical miles, equating us in this particular to advanced countries. The affirmation of the transfer to Argentina of the ARA "Patagonia" was made on July 12 in France, arriving in August to the Puerto Belgrano Naval Base.
| in service A.R.A. | 12 July 1999 |
| Displacement at full load | 17,800 tons |
| length | 157.80 meters |
| Manga | 21.23 meters |
| draft full load | 8.65 meters |
| Propulsion | two motors Semt-Pielstick 12PC 2.2V, 400 Diesel, 12000HP. Two propellers |
| Speed | 15 knots |
| capacity - Fuel | 9.600.000 l |
| capacity - distilled water | 140 Tn |
| capacity - Provisions | 170 tons |
| Capacity - ammunition | 150 Tn |
| Capacity - parts | 50 Tn |
| Aviation | hangar with a capacity to accommodate an Alouette-type helicopter. |
| Crew | 164 |
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