A-776 Isard

Country:  France

Class, [Type]: Chamois, [AG].

Builder: Chantiers de la Perriè,re, Lorient, France.

Launch date: 02 May 1978.

Commission date: 15 December 1978.

Displacement ( tons ): 305, 505 full load.

Dimensions ( metres ): 41,5 x 7,5 x 3,18

Main machinery: 2 x SACM-Wärtsilä UD30V16 M3 (MGO V16 AFHR) diesels ( 2.800 hp ).

Speed ( knots ): 14,5.

Range ( miles ): 7.200 at 12 knots.

Complement: 20 ( 2 officers ).

Radar: Navigation: 1 x DRBN-32.

Helicopter: has a small helicopter deck.

Callsign: FBWS ()

Comment: equipped as a combat swimmers’ support ship and tender for the ERIC wire-guided submersible (2 tons, 4 m overall, 600-m diving depth). Oftenly performs intelligence collection duties for the DGSE. Carries a ULISM decompression chamber capable of simulating pressures to a water depth of 150m. She also has a longer after superstructure, supporting rubber dinghies. Should have been retired in 2003, current status unknown.

Similar units:

 A775 Gazelle