_c1962.jpg) Luigi Rizzo | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bergamini-class frigate |
| Operators |  Italian Navy |
| Preceded by | Centauro class |
| Succeeded by | Alpino class |
| In commission | 1961–1988 |
| Completed | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| General characteristics[1] | |
| Type | Frigate |
| Displacement | |
| Length | |
| Beam | 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in) |
| Draught | 3.1 m (10 ft 2 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 25knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) |
| Range | 3,000nautical miles (5,600 km; 3,500 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
| Complement | 163 |
| Sensors & processing systems | |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | SPR-AESM system |
| Armament |
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| Aircraft carried | 1 ×AB-212ASW helicopter |
| Aviation facilities | Singlehangar andhelipad |
TheBergamini class was a class of fourfrigates operated by theItalian Navy. They entered service in 1961, with the last one being stricken in 1988.
A new class of fourcorvettes officially designatedCorvette Veloci Tipo 2 - (Type 2 Fast Corvette) for theMarina Militare (Italian Navy) was announced in 1956. They were larger than the existingAlbatros-class corvettes of the Italian Navy, and carried similaranti-submarine equipment to the frigates of theCentauro class. The ships were to be powered by fourdiesel engines driving two shafts, which could propel the ships to 25knots (46 km/h; 29 mph).[1]
The armament of the class was subject to numerous changes during the design and construction process, which affected the layout of the ship. As finally built, the ships carried ananti-aircraft armament of three76-millimetre (3 in) rapid fire cannons, capable of firing 57 rounds per minute per gun, with two forward and one aft. A single autoloadingMenon anti-submarine mortar was fitted forward of thebridge and was capable of firing 15 depth charges per minute to a range of about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft). This was supplemented by twoMark 32 tripletorpedo tubes capable of launching American lightweightMark 44 torpedoes. Ahelicopter deck and foldinghangar for a light helicopter was fitted behind the bridge, with the diesel exhaust uptakes and the ship's mast combined into amack to make room for the hangar, while fin stabilisers were fitted to aid helicopter operations on such a small ship.[1][2]
Carlo Margottini andLuigi Rizzo were laid down at the Navalmeccanica shipyard,Castellammare in 1957. The next ship of the class,Carlo Bergamini was planned to be built by Cantieri Navale de Taranto, but the order was switched to the CRDA shipyards atTrieste, work starting in 1959. The final ship of the class,Virginio Fasan was laid down at Castellammare in 1960.Luigi Rizzo was the first to enter service in 1961, with all four ships in service by the end of 1962.[1][2]
In the late 1960s, theMarina Militare adopted theAB.204 as its standard shipboard helicopter. In order to accommodate the larger helicopter, a larger helicopter deck and hangar (which was still collapsible) was fitted, which in turn required removal of the aft 76 mm gun.[1][3]
Luigi Rizzo andCarlo Bergamini were decommissioned in 1980 and 1981 respectively. The final two ships were not finally stricken until 1988.[1]
Source[1]
| Number | Builder | Laid Down | Launched | Commissioned | Stricken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlo Bergamini | F 593 | CRDA Trieste | 19 July 1959 | 16 June 1960 | 23 June 1962 | November 1981 |
| Virginio Fasan | F 594 | Navalmeccanica,Castellammare | 6 March 1960 | 9 October 1960 | 10 October 1962 | 7 December 1988 |
| Carlo Margottini | F 595 | 26 May 1957 | 12 June 1960 | 5 May 1962 | 31 May 1988 | |
| Luigi Rizzo | F 596 | 26 May 1957 | 6 March 1960 | 15 December 1961 | 30 November 1980 |
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