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HMAS Arafura

HMAS Arafura Overview

IHMAS Sydney (V) (pennant number DDG 42) is the third and final ship of the Hobart-class guided-missile destroyers (AWD) operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).Commissioned in 2020, she is one of the most technologically advanced warships ever operated by Australia, designed primarily for high-end air defense and maritime security.
Typical Roles
- Air Defence
- Missile Support
Country
Australia
Navy
Royal Australian Navy
International Callsign
VLAR
Pendant
203
Operation Crew
40
Commissioned

Arafura Class Design

Arafura Class
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The Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) were designed to replace the Armidale and Huon classes as part of Project SEA 1180, representing a shift toward a more robust, long-range patrol capability. Based on the Lürssen OPV80 design, the class is built through a collaboration between Luerssen Australia and local partners in South Australia and Western Australia. While originally intended to be a 12-ship fleet with modular "mission hotswap" capabilities for mine warfare and hydrography, the program was refined to six vessels following the 2024 National Defence Strategy. Displacing over 1,600 tonnes, these ships provide significantly better seakeeping than the smaller patrol boats they replace, acting as a primary asset for maritime constabulary missions and regional engagement across the Indo-Pacific.

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HMAS Arafura Navigation Properties

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Displ.
t
Draught
4
m
Length
80
m
Beam
13
m
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t. Speed
20
kn
Range
4000
kn

HMAS Arafura Armaments

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HMAS Arafura Fligth Deck

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Deck Lenght
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Deck Area
Commissioned
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Holicopter Slots
Holicopter Capacity
Fixed Wing Slots
Fixed Wing Capacity
Commissioned