Protecteur class auxiliary vessel
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| Image:Naval Jack of Canada.svgProtecteur-class auxiliary oiler replenishment | |
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| Class Overview | |
| Class Type | Auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) |
| Class Name | HMS Protector |
| Launched | 1968–1969 |
| Preceded By | Provider-class auxiliary oil replenishment |
| Succeded By | N/A, latest class authorized |
| Ships of the Class: | Protecteur Preserver |
Protecteur-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ships are used by the Canadian Navy to resupply ships at sea with food, munitions, fuel and spare parts. They have more sophisticated medical and dental facilities than smaller vessels.
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General characteristics
- Length: 171.9 m
- Beam: 23.2 m
- Displacement: 8,380 tons light; 24,700 tons full load
- Aircraft: 3 CH-124 Sea King helicopters
- Complement: 365 (27 of whom are officers) - this includes 45 aircrew
- Cargo Capacity:
- 14,590 tons fuel
- 400 tons aviation fuel
- 1,048 tons dry cargo
- 1,250 tons ammunition
- Armament: 2 x 20 mm Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS), 6 x heavy (.50 calibre) machine guns
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Ships in class
Template:Ship box HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509) Template:Ship box HMCS Preserver (AOR 510)
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See also
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