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The '''ARM ''Veracruz ''''' (PO-151) is a [[Durango class]] oceanic patrol vessel in the [[Mexican Navy]] with a main 4 inch turret and a helicopter landing pad, currently primarily used to fight drug cartels. It is also armed with [[9K38 Igla|SA-18 Grouse]] missiles. Like other ships of this class, it was designed and built in Mexican dockyards, and is sometimes referred to as a compact frigate. |
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It was named after the Mexican state of [[Durango]] |
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| History | |
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| Mexico | |
| Namesake | ARM Veracruz |
| Builder | Mexican Navy Ship yards |
| Commissioned | September, 11, 2000 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Durango class patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 1300 Tons |
| Length | 81.4m |
| Beam | 10.5 m |
| Draft | 3.90m |
| Speed | 20 knots |
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| Armament | |
| Armor | Rolled armor with composite overlay |
| Aircraft carried | Eurocopter Fennec |
| Aviation facilities | Helipad and helicopter hangar |
The ARM Veracruz (PO-151) is a Durango class oceanic patrol vessel in the Mexican Navy with a main 4 inch turret and a helicopter landing pad, currently primarily used to fight drug cartels. It is also armed with SA-18 Grouse missiles. Like other ships of this class, it was designed and built in Mexican dockyards, and is sometimes referred to as a compact frigate.
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