FORT VICTORIA Flashcards
Describe the aviation facilities on RFA FORT VICTORIA
Two spot flight deck
Hangar space for up to three Merlins
What stores does RFA FORT VICTORIA carry?
Explosives, ammunition, food and fuel
What is the armament of RFA FORT VICTORIA?
Two phalanx
20mm guns
Describe the propulsion system of RFA FORT VICTORIA
Diesel comprising of two diesel motors and two shafts
What is the top speed of RFA FORT VICTORIA?
20knots
What is the complement of RFA FORT VICTORIA?
134 RFA personnel
How many embarked troops can RFA FORT VICTORIA accommodate?
154 embarked troops
How many replenishment rigs is RFA FORT VICTORIA have?
Five. Four Central and one astern
What capability do RFA FORT VICTORIA’s central replenishment rigs give her?
The ability to replenish two warships simultaniously.
When was RFA FORT VICTORIA ordered?
1986
Who were RFA FORT VICTORIA’s manufacturers?
Harland and Wolff
In what year was RFA FORT VICTORIA launched?
1990
When was RFA FORT VICTORIA dedicated?
24th June 1994
Who was RFA FORT VICTORIA dedicated by?
HRH the Duchess of York
What was RFA FORT VICTORIA originally designed for and what qualities does she have as a result?
Support frigates on anti-submarine warfare patrols
She is quiet and stealthy