The first frigate is due to be delivered in 2029

Kongsberg Maritime has a won a contract to supply its controllable pitch propeller systems for the first ship in the Peruvian Navy’s new frigate programme.

As a key part of the Peruvian Navy’s fleet modernisation, the multipurpose frigates will be built in Peru by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and state-own shipbuilder SIMA Peru.

The new frigates are based on the HD HHI HDF-3200 frigate design. They will have a displacement of 3,400 tonnes, length of 127 metres and a maximum speed of 26.5 knots. They are designed for long range patrol capacity with a range of 6,000 nautical miles.

The Kongsberg Maritime contract will include twin controllable pitch propellers, shaftlines, bearing and seals, and associated control systems.

Björn ten Eicken, Kongsberg Maritime, Vice President – Naval, said: “The Peruvian Navy is embarking on a major fleet renewal, and we are delighted that our controllable pitch propeller technology, a popular choice for many of the world’s navies, will feature on their first frigate. Propulsion is a key part of a navy’s capability, and we are proud to supplying a product that combines decades of operating experience with the latest advances in hydrodynamics to provide a propulsion system that delivers efficient operation combined with excellent manoeuvrability. We look forward to working with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and SIMA Peru on this exciting, ambitious project.”