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HD Hyundai Heavy is one of three affiliates of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE), along with HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. HD Hyundai, formerly known as Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings, has HD KSOE as a subholding company under its wing. The 2,200-ton Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) has dimensions of 95 meters in length and 14.3 meters in width. With a maximum speed of 20 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles, this vessel can operate a medium-sized maritime operation helicopter. Additionally, plans include integrating a mission module allowing for the flexible adaptation of onboard equipment to fulfill various mission requirements.

multipurpose frigate

HD HHI was selected in March 2024 as SIMA's partner to build an initial batch of four naval vessels, including one HDF-3200 frigate, one 2,200 tonne offshore patrol vessel (OPV), and two 1,500 tonne landing craft utility (LCUs). HD Hyundai Heavy is one of three affiliates of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE), along with HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. HD Hyundai, formerly known as Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings, has HD KSOE as a subholding company under its wing. The Peruvian Navy will benefit from the addition of two 1,500-ton Landing Craft Units (LCUs), each with a length of 58 meters, a width of 13.2 meters, and a maximum speed of 10 knots. These LCUs have a range of 1,500 nautical miles and the capability to transport more than seven large armored vehicles or over 20 20-foot containers, underscoring their significance in supporting amphibious operations and logistical missions.

2022 "Programa de Construcciones Navales"

The Peruvian Navy plans to build at least 23 ships in the coming years: 6 multi-role vessels, 3 ocean patrol vessels (OPV), 4 Rio Pativilca Class maritime patrol vessels, 4 auxiliary coastal vessels, 4 1,200-ton submarines, and 2 40,000-ton tankers. The Naval Construction Program is a direct consequence of the creation of the "Executive Board for the implementation of the reform of the National Industry through the Strengthening of the Naval Industry of Peru" (Ministerial Resolution No. 70-2022-EF of July 14, 2022), which was made up of 21 public and private organizations that promote the Defense Industry by investing in naval construction to favor the development of the local industry and attract private investment, as well as global industrial allies. The President of the Republic, Pedro Castillo Terrones, announced October 8, 2022 that the Government will approve a naval construction program in the coming months in order to strengthen industrialization and improve the competitiveness of the maritime sector, which will generate economic dynamism and thousands of jobs. "This program will begin with the construction of the first of three ocean patrol vessels, with all the operational capabilities necessary to confront the predators of the sea, who affect the ecosystem and our interests as a country," said the president during his speech for the 201st anniversary of the Peruvian Navy and the 143rd anniversary of the Naval Battle of Angamos in Plaza Grau in Callao. The execution of these constructions will be carried out in a decentralized manner in at least three production centers of Servicios Industriales de la Marina (SIMA) located in Callao, Iquitos and Chimbote. “This will be a favorable milestone in the history of our sea and will allow us to confront illicit activities, such as illegal fishing, drug trafficking, human trafficking, arms trafficking, smuggling, robbery and others,” he stressed. As of 2024 Peru planned to build 23 ships to modernize its fleet and hoped to build a new dock to receive and repair large cargo ships that would arrive from the Chancay mega-port built by China's Cosco Shipping, which was set to begin operations at the end of 2024. HD HHI was selected in March 2024 as SIMA's partner to build an initial batch of four naval vessels, including one HDF-3200 frigate, one 2,200 tonne offshore patrol vessel (OPV), and two 1,500 tonne landing craft utility (LCUs). The Frigate and the OPV were offered to the MGP at the SITDEF in May 2023, and are the same ones that CENTRUM PUCP initially selected. These ships are already being marketed to other countries, such as the Philippine Navy, which signed for 5 OPVs for US$573 million and 2 Frigates for US$480 million. HHI, with the contract to be signed in April 2024 with the MGP, hopes to obtain other contracts in the region and with the same MGP. There is the caveat that these ships are for reference only and that the definitive characteristics will be known in April, as is the case with the announced 1,500-ton LCUs. South Korea’s top shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. said on 29 March 2024 it has won a $463 million contract to build four warships for Peru’s Navy – Hyundai Heavy’s and Korea’s largest-ever warship export deal to Latin America. Hyundai Heavy said it has also secured exclusive rights to work with the Peruvian Navy for the next 15 years, opening the door for additional shipbuilding deals potentially worth billions of dollars. HHI was chosen as the preferred bidder to additionally build five frigates, three OPVs and two amphibious warfare ships for the country's navy. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries succeeded in winning the largest order for a warship in the history of South Korean defense exports to Central and South America. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced on 16 April 2024 (local time) that it signed a local joint production contract for four ships worth a total of 640.6 billion won with Peru's state-run SIMA Shipyard. This is about three weeks after being selected as the preferred negotiating party at the end of last month. The contract signing ceremony held at the Naval Club (Centro Naval de San Borja) in Lima, Peru was attended by high-ranking Peruvian government officials, including HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Specialized Ship Business Division Vice President Joo Won-ho, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, Prime Minister Gustavo Lino Adrianzen Olaya, Defense Minister Walter Astudillo Chavez, Economy and Finance Minister Jose Arista Arbildo, Navy Commander-in-Chief Luis Jose Polar Figari, and Cima Shipyard Director Cesar Augusto BENAVIDES Iraola. Also attending from Korea were Ambassador to Peru Choi Jong-wook and officials from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. “We will utilize our advanced technologies and extensive experience to enhance the Peruvian Navy’s combat capabilities,” said Joo Won-ho, head of HD HHI’s naval and special ship business unit. “We will help SIMA secure enough capacity to build naval ships and make efforts for the shipyard to become our regional foothold in Latin America.” HD Hyundai Heavy is one of three affiliates of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE), along with HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. HD Hyundai, formerly known as Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings, has HD KSOE as a subholding company under its wing. Vice President Joo Won-ho of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Specialized Ship Business Group said, “We will invest our cutting-edge technology and abundant experience to modernize the Peruvian Navy and strengthen its combat capabilities,” and “We will ensure that Cima Shipyard, which has given us the opportunity to work together on the other side of the globe, can acquire sufficient shipbuilding capabilities and establish itself as HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ base in Central and South America.” Peruvian President Dina Boluarte said, “Today marks a historic milestone for the development of Peru’s shipbuilding and maritime industry, with the production of four vessels together with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. We look forward to development across Peruvian industries, and the Peruvian government pledges to provide unlimited support to strengthening the capabilities of the Navy.” Program for “Improving the Operational Capability of the Surface Force” (Code 2365245). It foresees the construction of 6 multi-role vessels of 2,900 to 4,500 tons that will gradually replace the Lupo Class Missile Frigates (Carvajal/Aguirre Class). Construction of the first unit, which will be carried out by the Industrial Navy Service Shipyards (SIMA) in El Callao, is expected to begin at the end of the year, and it should be commissioned in 2028. Program for the “Recovery of the Capacity to Carry Out Extended Surface Coast Guard Operations in the Maritime Domain and Search and Rescue Operations in the SAR Area” (Code 2491416). Aimed at the construction, at the SIMA Callao Shipyards, of 3 OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel) type Oceanic Patrol Vessels of 1,500 to 2,200 tons. They will operate under the orders of the General Directorate of Captaincies and Coast Guard (DICAPI), carrying out control and surveillance, patrol and interdiction missions, as well as search and rescue between miles 100 and 200 of the Peruvian territorial sea, known as the Mar de Grau. An area of 66,307.4 miles, which, for search and rescue purposes, within the framework of the regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), extends to mile 3,000. Program for the “Expansion of the Logistics Supply Capacity by Sea in the Peruvian Coastline” (Code No. 2397495), includes the construction of four Auxiliary Logistics Transport Vessels , apparently of about 500 tons, which will allow them to effectively deal with natural disasters and provide support to coastal populations. They will be built at the SIMA-Chimbote Shipyards.

HDF-3200 multipurpose frigate / Buque Multirrol

The Peruvian Navy’s Surface Warfare Force blue water naval units, average today 40 years of service. Since a few years ago, an investment project is ready and awaiting funding, which contains the concept and technical specifications for this necessary replacement. This concept is aligned to the actual operational and engineering trends of today’s naval shipbuilding. As a key part of the Peruvian Navy’s fleet modernisation, the multipurpose frigates will be built in Peru by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and state-own shipbuilder SIMA Peru. The new frigates are based on the HD HHI HDF-3200 frigate design. They will have a displacement of 3,400 tonnes, length of 127 metres and a maximum speed of 26.5 knots. They are designed for long range patrol capacity with a range of 6,000 nautical miles. The first frigate, to be delivered in 2029, may be followed by a further batch of ships. The total requirement has previously been noted as up to six multi-purpose frigates to replace the Peruvian Navy's Lupo-class frigates. The six 2,500-ton frigates the Navy wants to replace are based on the Italian Lupo-class design; two were built in Peru.

HD HHI was selected in March 2024 as SIMA's partner to build an initial batch of four naval vessels, including one HDF-3200 frigate, one 2,200 tonne offshore patrol vessel (OPV), and two 1,500 tonne landing craft utility (LCUs). South Korea’s top shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. said on 29 March 2024 it has won a $463 million contract to build four warships for Peru’s Navy – Hyundai Heavy’s and Korea’s largest-ever warship export deal to Latin America. Hyundai Heavy said it has also secured exclusive rights to work with the Peruvian Navy for over a decade, opening the door for additional shipbuilding deals potentially worth billions of dollars. Kongsberg Maritime won a contract November 06, 2024 to supply its controllable pitch propeller systems for the first ship in the Peruvian Navy’s new frigate program. The Kongsberg Maritime contract will include twin controllable pitch propellers, shaftlines, bearing and seals, and associated control systems. Björn ten Eicken, Kongsberg Maritime, Vice President – Naval, said: “The Peruvian Navy is embarking on a major fleet renewal, and we are delighted that our controllable pitch propeller technology, a popular choice for many of the world’s navies, will feature on their first frigate. “Propulsion is a key part of a navy’s capability, and we are proud to supplying a product that combines decades of operating experience with the latest advances in hydrodynamics to provide a propulsion system that delivers efficient operation combined with excellent manoeuvrability.” “We look forward to working with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and SIMA Peru on this exciting, ambitious project.” The Multipurpose Frigates that are part of the Peruvian Navy, contribute to fulfilling the mission of conducting surface operations, mainly sea-sea missile actions at medium range, in order to contribute to the fulfillment of the tasks assigned to the Naval Force; in this way, the Peruvian State safeguards national interests, being necessary for the fulfillment of the assigned mission, that this type of Units can propel it. The low-pressure air compressors are a fundamental part of the propulsion plants that are part of the Aguirre class and Carvajal class Multipurpose Frigates, allowing the generation of the flow and pressure of air necessary for the commissioning of the diesel propellants, equipment that allows the Missile Frigates to develop speeds up to 22 knots. Considering that as reently as 2020 there was no approved procurement program for the acquisition of new surface combatant ships nor any kind of unmanned vehicle, therefore the most notable capability gaps are in defence in-depth for AD by the lack of a coherent range capacity of Surface to Air missiles (SAM’s), EA because of most of the corvettes are not equipped with chaff or jammers and in ISR by not having less risky, more covert and cost-efficient unmanned vehicles to carry out this task. Displacement: Between 3,000 and 4,500 tons. • Stealth: Reduced radar, magnetic, IR and noise signature. • Mobility: develop between 12 and 16 knots for 70% of its traffic; Maximum speed of not less than 27 knots sustained. • Flexibility: Spaces for updating systems throughout their life cycle. • Redundancy: in main equipment and systems. • Flexible propulsion plant. • Integrated navigation system; 20 integrated system platform management (IPMS). • Range of no less than 6,000 nautical miles. • High level of modularity in construction. • High automation in all its systems. • Logistics standardization in systems and equipment; design with integrated logistics support (ILS). • Reduced crew, less than 120, with the capacity to carry an embarked General Staff of 30 people. • AAW area, local and self-defense capability; ASUW; ASW close and in-depth defense; EW; and ASYW self-defense capability. • Ability to operate and host Capacity to operate and accommodate at least one medium helicopter (10,500 kg) and one RPAS. • TWO (02) RHIB boats, with the ability to be deployed quickly and safely while sailing, for at least 9 people each. • C4I capability with reliable, timely, and secure links; as well as the possibility of commanding a Task Organization, if applicable. • Protection of vital areas: Protection should preferably be provided in the bulkheads of the bridge and the Housing Center Combat Operations (COC) to resist smaller-caliber impacts. • Buoyancy: Have a stabilization system and/or a hull design that allows it to operate in rough seas. • Multi-Mission Zone: Special area (preferably aft) with the capacity to embark modules or containers for the different missions to be carried out by the ship. Volume capacity in the multi-mission area to accommodate at least THREE (3) containers of one TEU (Twenty-feet Equivalent Unit) each. • Transfer manoeuvre:– 2 light cargo areas (personnel and light solids).– 2 replenishment manoeuvring sockets at sea (D-2 and JP-5 or equivalent and water).– Manoeuvres and manoeuvres in accordance with the requirements of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the provisions of STANAG 1065 "Replenishment at Sea" ATP-16(E) / MTP 16(E), for refuelling at sea on both sides, including vertical refuelling from the flight deck.– Capacity to performin-flight refueling to the embarked helicopter (Helicopter In-Flight Refueling: HIFR). Capacidad de C4I con enlaces confiables, oportunos y seguros; así como posibilidad de comandar una Organización de Tarea, si fuese el caso. • Protección de áreas vitales: Deberá contar preferentemente con protección en los mamparos del puente y del Centro de The federal government slashed the controversial Hunter-class frigate program, which is facing a $20bn cost blow-out, to help pay for a new fleet of smaller, heavily armed warships as part of a major shake-up of the navy. The government cut the number of Hunter-class frigates from nine to six after the report found it would cost $65bn to build the whole fleet, up from the most recent estimate of $45bn. The Turnbull government selected British firm BAE Systems for the program in 2018, which was originally meant to cost $35bn, but it has faced design issues and significant cost increases. In its response to the review, the Labor government is expected to cut the number of frigates under this program and double the number of Australia’s warships. https://www.sima.com.pe/ Peru is a benchmark for the naval industry in Latin America, thanks to the work of the Industrial Services of the Navy (SIMA = Servicios Industriales de la Marina), which has built and repaired vessels for more than 40 countries. "The main work (of SIMA) is the construction of high-board naval vessels, vessels of up to 25,000 tons," says engineer Victor Marquezada. SIMA, 70 years old, has a processing capacity of 10,000 tons of steel per year. It is a state-owned company in the defense sector and has offices in Chimbote, Iquitos and Callao. The latter is its main center of operations. As a State-owned company under Private Law, it operates in accordance with the Policy of the Ministry of Defense of the General Command of the Navy and the National Fund for the Financing of the State Business Activity. On March 25, 1999, Law No. 27073 was enacted, regulating the company's activities within the Defense sector, with preferential attention to the Peruvian Navy and also to private clients, in order to generate profits to self-finance its own development and fulfill its social role. As a naval shipyard, SIMA is heritor to a long tradition that was born along with the Peruvian Navy. SIMA can build ships, the problem goes beyond welding hulls; an industry and technology to support the manufacturing of SYSTEMS is needed, and that is what does not exist in Peru: -propulsion motors -electric generation -maneuvering and navigation systems -weapons manufacturing -advanced electronic systems (radars, sonars, electronic warfare, etc.) -water treatment systems, etc. On May 22, 1845, during the first government of Marshal Ramón Castilla y Marquesado, the State Factory was created in the city of Callao, which was later called the Naval Factory. This establishment would become one of the largest of its kind in South America. The decision to establish this factory was due to the fact that in 1844, Peru had begun the process of acquiring the steamship “Rímac”, the first steam warship of the National Navy at that time, which made it necessary to have an establishment where maintenance and repair services could be provided. On August 7, 1861, by order of the President of the Republic, General Juan Antonio Pezet, the Naval Factory was completely placed under the orders of the Navy, ordering the creation of the Superintendency of the Naval Factory, thus optimizing its operation. Years later, the first historical milestone was marked. The Naval Factory participated in the construction of the first armored ship in South America, the Monitor “Victoria” and in the conversion of the Steamer “Loa” into an armored ship, installing the machinery, artillery and hull armor; both ships formed part of the national fleet that faced the Spanish fleet during the Naval Battle of May 2, 1866. During the 1879 Pacific War, the Naval Factory worked intensively in the national effort to confront the war, meeting the requirements of both the Navy and the Army. During those years, work was carried out both afloat and dry, using the floating dock of the Pacific Steam Navigation Co. of Callao. The factory was the best military establishment that existed in the Pacific and its workshops a powerful auxiliary for the National Navy. Regrettably, at the end of the war, its facilities were destroyed after the heroic work carried out by its men, even in the most pressing circumstances, constituting this the oldest antecedent of what is today the SIMA. In the post-war years, the few ships owned by the Peruvian Navy were repaired in the floating dock owned by the “Compañía Peruana de Vapores y Dique del Callao” until 1930, when it sank, forcing the Navy to send its ships to the Panama Canal zone and other foreign shipyards. Maintenance work was basically carried out by on-board personnel, with the support of private factories and workshops, and with the limited facilities of the Naval Arsenal. Faced with a situation of dependence on foreign shipyards, the Peruvian Navy resumed naval repair activities with the creation, in 1921, of the San Lorenzo Naval Dockyard, to service smaller ships owned by the Navy. In 1925, with the arrival of the Type “R” submarines, the San Lorenzo Naval Station was modernized, installing machinery in the workshops and a modern dry dock with a capacity of 800 tons of draught, inaugurated with the arrival of the torpedo boat “Rodríguez”. The Dry Dock was inaugurated on July 31, 1938, after two years of intense work by the company in charge of its construction, The Frederick Snare Corporation. The dry dock was of vital importance for the care of high-board vessels of the Peruvian Navy and private vessels, being incorporated into the assets of the Peruvian Navy and forming part of the Naval Repair Department of the new Callao Naval Arsenal. Later, with the purpose of giving greater commercial growth to its activities, the Industrial Department of the Naval Arsenal was created, a direct antecedent of our company. In the 1970s, the construction of large vessels began. Five (5) cargo ships and four (4) tankers of 25,000 DWT were built, as well as the multipurpose vessel “José Pardo” of 27,000 DWT. (deadweight tons). During this period, a high-board vessel was launched per year, a record for that time. SIMA then became one of the main shipyards in the region and our country witnessed great technological development. By 1982, after the incessant work in the construction of high-board commercial vessels, SIMA was commissioned to build two "Lupo" type missile frigates for the Peruvian Navy, with design and materials supplied by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri. The Missile Frigates were built at the SIMA Callao shipyard and were named BAP. Montero and BAP. Mariátegui. They were the first front-line warships built on the entire western coast of South America and represented the most important technological leap for the company since its creation. Despite the momentous changes in economic policy in Peru in recent years, SIMA-PERU SA has been able to successfully face the challenges and adverse situations, achieving in the field of Naval Engineering to venture into the design of vessels for both the Peruvian Navy and the private maritime sector. In the case of the Navy, the design and construction of TWELVE (12) Coast Guard Patrol Boats was completed, of which ten operate in the Pacific and two in Lake Titicaca. By 2020 it had more than 1,700 workers, of which 240 are women. One of them is the technician Betty Torero, who assures that “the shipyard is one of the best in Latin America ”. In fact, the high quality standard of the work they do has been recognized with three certifications: ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 1400. SIMA has built missile frigates, coast guard patrol boats, barges, hydrographic vessels, hospital ships, topical ships and landing craft, Itinerant Platforms for Social Action (PIAS), the BAP Unión Training Ship, the BAP Pisco multipurpose ship, among others. Along these lines, engineer Luis Chuquizuta points out: “All the vessels we build are for national development.” Technician Jesús Ricse adds: “I have felt the joy and satisfaction of seeing vessels sailing whose repairs I have participated in.” Among the countries that have required construction and repair of vessels are Panama, Chile, Ecuador, the United States, Guatemala, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Spain, Holland, England, Japan, the United Kingdom, Russia, Switzerland, among others. SIMA PERU, together with other institutions from the public and private sectors, is part of the Working Group for the Implementation of the Reform of the National Industry Through the Strengthening of the Naval Industry in Peru. This Group aims to identify, promote and propose actions that boost the naval industry, as well as to facilitate and favor the productivity and competitiveness of this sector, thus contributing to the economic growth of the country. The 08 September 2024 event, chaired by the Minister of Economy and Finance Kurt Burneo Farfán, took place on board the BAP Pisco, a Peruvian Navy ship built entirely in the Callao Operations Center; it was attended by the Minister of Defense Richard Tineo Quispe, the Commander General of the Navy Admiral Alberto Alcalá Luna, the President of the National Society of Industries Jesús Salazar Nishi, the Chief of the General Staff of the Navy and President of the Board of Directors of SIMA PERU, Vice Admiral Herbert Del Álamo Carrillo, in addition to representatives of the public and private sectors. This reform is a historic milestone that will have a social return, as it will multiply employment and benefits for the population and in turn optimize our operational capabilities, making us a benchmark country in the shipbuilding industry. The modernization program of four of a total of six multi-purpose frigates has added a Strike capability to the PN as these ships were equipped with the Exocet Block III missile. The flexibility of the Exocet MM40 Block 3 weapon is further enhanced by the accuracy of the new navigation package, allowing optimised 3D approach trajectories and terminal attacks from different azimuths, at very low sea skimming altitude with simultaneous time on target. The terminal guidance relies on a sophisticated J-band active seeker to discriminate and select targets at sea and on the GPS accuracy for land targets. In addition to the weapons upgrade only two of the four frigates were equipped with the 3D Radar Kronos NV, the manufacturer (Selex ES) highlights some of the benefits of this Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar: . . . It is able to perform surveillance, tracking, threat evaluation and fire control against multiple threats, simultaneously and automatically, at all altitudes. The radars provide particularly outstanding performance in detection range, initialisation time and tracking continuity, including at low and very low levels. As well only both of the frigates that were fitted with the aforementioned radar were also equipped with MASS chaff launcher system which: . . . has been designed to provide multi-spectral protection against guided weapons in all relevant wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum (including radar, infrared and electro- optical). Suitable for installation on a wide range of platforms, it can be integrated into an existing command and weapon control system, or operated as a standalone system. As part of the Electronic Warfare capabilities all PN’s ships have been equipped with the QHAWAX Mk-1 Electronic Support Measures (QESM) system, another sensor fully developed by the PN. On the other hand, only one of the six corvettes is equipped with chaff launchers and none of them have jamming equipment hence the Electronic Attack (EA) capability is diminished. The maximum range of Air Defence (AD) of the PN’s fleet is 19 km. provided by the SEASPARROW and ASPIDE missiles, only the ALR Tacna has a Close-in Weapon System (CIWS).

Peru Navy Equipment

Navy - Modernization

Ships Source Tons Year Inventory
90 95 00 05 10 12 15 20 25 30
Personnel (In Thousands) 25.6 25.6 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 28
Active 22.5 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23
Infanteria de Marina 2.5 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Coast Guard 0.6 0.6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Submarines 11 10 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Angamos Type 209/1200 DE 1,000 1989 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Islay Type 209/1100 DE 1,000 1975 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 - -
Lobo Mod Mackeral US 825 1954 4 3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Pachoca Balao US 1,526 1944/74 1 1 - - - - - - - -
Cruisers 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Aguirre Mod De Ruyter NE 9,850 1977 1 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Almirante Grau1 Mod De Ruyter NE 9,681 1973 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Destroyers 8 6 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Palacios Mod Daring UK 2,800 1973 2 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Col. Bolognesi Friesland NE 2,496 1980 6 4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Frigates 4 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8 8
Meliton Carvajal Lupo IT/PE 2,208 1979 4 4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8 8
Fast-attack craft 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Velarde2 PR-72-560 FRA 470 1980 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Patrol Vessels 18 15 4 4 5 5 6? 6 2 2
Río Cañete Taeguk PE+ROK 500 2012 - - - - - - - 4 7 10
Manuel Clavero Huallaga PE ? 2009 -- -- -- -- 1 1 2? 2 2 2
Maranon UK 350 1951 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 -- --
Rio Canete3 PE 296 1981? 6 5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Amazonas US 250 1934 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 -- --
Rio Sama3 PGM 71 US/PE 130 1972 2 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Velarde2, 3 Vosper Type A/B UK 100 1972 6 5 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Amphibious Warfare

Amphibious Warfare 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Amphibious Ships 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Paita Makassar IN 11,000 2016 - - - - - - 1 2 2 2
Paita Terrebonne Parish US 2,590 1985 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Barges ... ... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ABF-401 YPL US 250 1998 -- -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Auxiliaries

Underway Replenishment - - - - - 1 1 1 1 1
BAP Tacna ex-Amsterdam NL 17,040 1995/14 - - - - - - 1 1 1 1
Support Tankers 4 4 3 3 3 3? 3? 3? 3? 3?
Lobitos4 Sealift US 33,000 1998 -- -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Talara4 PE 30,000 1979 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sechura5 UK/PE 8.700 1955 2 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Supe4   NO 1,400 1995 -- 1 1 1 1 1? 1? 1? 1? 1?
Bayovar   ? ? 19?? 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Water Tankers 2 2 1 1 1 1? 1? 1? 1? 1?
Mantilla YW US 440 1981? 2 2 1 1 1 1? 1? 1? 1? 1?
Transport Ships 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Matanari4 PE 31,000 1993 -- 1 1 1 -- -- -- -- -- --
Ilo4 PE 18,400 1971 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Naval Aviation

Fixed Wing 22 24 17 13 13 17 17 17 17 17
An-32B Cline RU/UA -- -- 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3
Fokker 60MP / U NE -- -- -- -- -- 4 4 4 4 4
F-27 Friendship NE -- -- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C-47 Skytrain US 5 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
EMB-111 Bandeirante BRA -- 3 3 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
S-2E Tracker US 8 8 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Beechcraft 200T Super King Air US 3 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4
Y-12-II PRC -- -- 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
T-34C Turbo Mentor US 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Cessna 150 Commuter US 1 1 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Helicopters 28 28 24 18 20 16 16 16 16 16
Mi-8T Hip RU/HU -- 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2
ASH-3D Sea King IT 8 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
AB-212ASW IT 6 6 5 6 3 2 2 2 2 2
Bell 206B JetRanger US 6 6 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3
Bell 205A Iroquious US 6 6 6 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
SA-316B Alouette III IT 2 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
F-28F Falcon US -- -- -- -- 5 6 6 6 6 6

Marines

Armored Personnel Carriers 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
12.7mm BMR-600 SPA 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Light AFVs 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 15 15
7.62mm Chaimite V-200 POR 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
7.62mm Commando V-100 US 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 -- --
Artillery, Towed ... ... ... + + + + + + +
122mm D-30 USSR / CZ -- -- -- + + + + + + +
Mortar ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18
120mm U/I U/I ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18 ~18
Recoilless + + + + + + + + + +
106mm M40A1 US + + + + + + + + + +
84mm Carl Gustav SWE + + + + + + + + + +
Artillery, Anti-Aircraft + + + + + + + + + +
20mm U/I Self-Propelled PE + + + + + + + + + +

Notes

    1 - By law, an active ship of the Peruvian Navy must be named Almirante Grau at all times. The Great Admiral of Peru Miguel Grau Seminario was commander of Huáscar monitor that harassed the Chilean coast during the naval campaign of the Pacific War of 1879-1883, in which the military alliance of Bolivia and Peru faced Chile. Admiral Miguel Grau is the greatest hero of the Peruvian navy and the Republic of Peru, for his performance during the war.

    2 - In 1975, the remaning Vosper motor torpedo boats were transfered to the Coast Guard and recieved new names. The French PR-72-560 ships acquired beginning in 1980 were subsequently given the names previously used for the Vosper MTBs.

    3 - These vessels are operated by the Coast Guard. Vessels previously in service were transferred from the Navy at the time of the Coast Guard's establishment in 1975.

    4 - These ships were operated by the Oficina Naviera Comercial, are classified as buque transporte de carga, and used to transport commercial cargos.

    5 - By 1995, the remanining Sechura class ships were operated by the state fuel monopoly Petroperu, but were equipped with fueling stations and could provide support if required.




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