Elli class frigate
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But for the first two ships (Elli and Limnos), which had lengthened hangars and different armament, the Elli class frigates are ex-Royal Netherlands Navy S-frigates of the Kortenaer class now in the service of the Hellenic Navy. The Elli, for which the class is named, is itself named after two famous Greek cruisers, one of which was sunk during World War II.
Kortnaer class S-frigate in Dutch service: 1 x OTO-Melara Compatto 76 mm/62 cal.; 2 x 4 RGM-84 Harpoon SSM; 1 x 8 round RIM-7M Sea Sparrow SAM launcher (+ reloads); 2 x Mk32 x 2 324 mm Torpedo Tubes; 1 x CIWS Goalkeeper 30 mm;
[Royal Schelde Group info on Standard Frigate (Kortenaer class)]
Elli class S-frigate (Elli, Limnos): 2 x OTO-Melara Compatto 76 mm/62 cal.; 2 x 4 RGM-84 Harpoon SSM; 1 x 8 round RIM-7M Sea Sparrow SAM launcher (+ reloads); 2 x Mk32 x 2 324 mm Torpedo Tubes; 2 x CIWS Mk15 Phalanx 20 mm
ex-Dutch S-frigates in Greek service: 1 x OTO-Melara Compatto 76 mm/62 cal.; 2 x 4 RGM-84 Harpoon SSM; 1 x 8 round RIM-7M Sea Sparrow SAM launcher (+ reloads); 2 x Mk32 x 2 324 mm Torpedo Tubes; 1 x CIWS Mk15 Phalanx 20 mm
[Hellenic Navy info on Standards Frigate (Elli class)]
| Elli-class frigate |
| Elli|Limnos|Adrias|Aegeon|Navarino|Kontouriotes Bouboulina|Kanaris|Themistocles|Nicephorus Phocas |
| List of frigates of the Hellenic Navy |
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