A-470 Aliakmon

Country:  Greece

Class, [Type]: Type 701C, [AO].

Builder: Blohm + Voss, Germany.

Launch date: 15 July 1966.

Commission date: 19 October 1994.

Displacement ( tons ): 3.709 full load.

Dimensions ( metres ): 114,9 x 13,2 x 4,2

Main machinery: 2 x Maybach MD 872 diesels ( 5.600 hp ).

Speed ( knots ): 17.

Range ( miles ): 3.000 at 17 knots, 3.200 at 14 knots.

Complement: 82 ( 103 originally ).

Guns: 2 x Bofors 40mm/70 ( double mountings ).

Military lift: 640 tons fuel, 205 tons munitions, 131 tons water, 267m³ refrigerated stores, extensive spares.

Callsign: SZDV ()

Comment: Ex - Saarburg ( German A1415 ). Originally commisioned 30th July 1968. Along with three others from its original class, this ship was converted to serve missile installations at Fast Attack Crafts and Destroyers, including MM38 Exocet maintenance. Sold to Greece.

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