A-601 Monge

Country:  France

Class, [Type]: [AGM].

Builder: Chantiers de l´Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France.

Launch date: 06 October 1990.

Commission date: 04 November 1992.

Displacement ( tons ): 17.760 light, 21.040 full load.

Dimensions ( metres ): 225.6 x 24.84 x 7.66

Main machinery: 2 x SEMT Pielstick 8PC 2.5 L400 diesels ( 9.000 hp ).

Speed ( knots ): 16.

Range ( miles ): 15.000 at 15 knots.

Complement: 126 ( 10 officers ) + 100 scientists. Can accomodate up to 292 in total .

Guns: 2 x 20mm/90 GIAT F2, 2 x 12,7mm.

Radar: Navigation: 2 x DRBN-34; Air Search: 1 x DRBV-15C; Tracking: 1 x Gascogne, 2 x Armor, 1 x Normandie.

Helicopter: 1 x light helicopter, although in the past has operated two heavy helicopters.

Callsign: FAME ()

Comment: Employed as tracking and telemetry support ship for the Ariane rocket program and strategic ballistic missile trials.

Homeport: Brest.