RFA ORANGELEAF Flashcards
When was RFA ORANGELEAF requisitioned by the MOD and why?
1982 for the Falklands Conflict
What were RFA ORANGELEAF’s two previous names?
MV BALDER LONDON and HUDSON PROGRESS
When was RFA ORANGELEAF formally acquired by the MOD?
May 1984
When did RFA ORANGELEAF enter operational service?
2nd May 1986
What is the top speed of RFA ORANGELEAF?
15 knots
What is the range of RFA ORANGELEAF?
8000nm
How much diesel can RFA ORANGELEAF carry?
22000 cubic metres
How much Avcat can RFA ORANGELEAF carry?
3800 cubic metres
What other stores can RFA ORANGELEAF carry a limited amount of?
Refrigerated and general naval stores
What is the armament of RFA ORANGELEAF?
20mm guns
7.62 mm mini guns (x4)
What is the complement of RFA ORANGELEAF?
56 RFA personnel
What is the role of RFA ORANGELEAF?
Gulf ready tanker