HMAS Cape Naturaliste

HMAS Cape Naturaliste Overview

Country
Australia
Navy
Royal Australian Navy
International Callsign
Pendant
316
Operation Crew
21
Commissioned

Evolved Cape Class Design

Evolved Cape Class
<--Procurement-->
Planned Ships
10
Delivered Ships
8
Project Cost
$
450000000
USD
Cost Per Unit
$
45000000
USD

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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HMAS Cape Naturaliste Navigation Properties

<--Hull->
Displ.
t
Draught
3.1
m
Length
58.1
m
Beam
10.6
m
<--Performance->
t. Speed
25
kn
Range
4000
kn
<--Engine->
  • Engines: Two Caterpillar 3516C main engines.
  • Power Output: Each engine produces 2,525 kW at 1,800 rpm.
  • Propulsion: Two ZF 9055 gearboxes driving two fixed-pitch propellers.
  • Maneuvering: Equipped with a HRP 200-60 bow thruster (160 kW) for precise handling during boarding operations or docking.

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    HMAS Cape Naturaliste Armaments

    AU Evolved Cape Class
    <--gun loaduout->
    Surface
    Anti Air
    Defence
    x
    2
    x
    x
    x
    No items found.

    HMAS Cape Naturaliste Fligth Deck

    <--Deck Specs->
    Deck Height
    Deck Lenght
    Deck Width
    Deck Area
    Commissioned
    <--Capasity->
    Holicopter Slots
    Holicopter Capacity
    Fixed Wing Slots
    Fixed Wing Capacity
    Commissioned