HMAS Cape Naturaliste
Cape ClassPatrol Boat
Cape Class
HMAS Cape Naturaliste
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
International Callsign
Pendant
316
Operation Crew
21
Commissioned
Cape Class
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The Cape-class (and the subsequent Evolved Cape-class) patrol boats are highly versatile aluminum monohulls designed to bridge the gap between traditional border force cutters and naval warships. Initially built for the Australian Border Force by Austal, the Royal Australian Navy later adopted the "Evolved" variant to augment its fleet during the transition away from the Armidale-class. These vessels are optimized for 28-day patrols and feature enhanced medical and surveillance facilities, along with two Gemini RHIBs for rapid boarding operations. Their role is central to Australia’s civil maritime security, performing constant surveillance to prevent unauthorized entry and illegal activity within the nation's exclusive economic zone.
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Draught
3.1
m
Length
58.1
m
Beam
10.6
m
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t. Speed
25
kn
Range
4000
kn
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Commissioned
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