TATF-168 Catawba

Country:  United States

Class, [Type]: Powhatan, [ATF].

Builder: Marinette Marine Corp., Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Launch date: 22 September 1979.

Commission date: 28 May 1980.

Displacement ( tons ): 2.260 full load.

Dimensions ( metres ): 73,2 x 12,8 x 4,6

Main machinery: 2 x GM EMD 20-645F7B diesels.

Speed ( knots ): 14,5.

Range ( miles ): 10.000 at 13 knots.

Complement: 23 ( 17 civilians, 6 naval communications experts ).

Guns: space provided to fit 2 x 20mm and 2 x 12,7mm at war.

Military lift: 600 tons of fuel.

Radar: Navigation: Raytheon TM 1660/12S, Raytheon SPS-64(V)9.

Callsign: NCDS ()

Awards (as of 13/03/2020): 

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