World Navies Today - Philippines

World Navies Today: Philippines Revised 3 November 2001 Version 1.04 Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/

This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement. Non-self-propelled craft and non-seagoing vessels are not included. Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in [brackets]. Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purely unofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations.

Large Patrol Vessels Small Patrol Vessels Amphibious Ships & Auxiliaries

Large Patrol Vessels Note: A class of 12 new OPVs is planned, if funding can be found. Although bids have been requested, construction is unlikely to begin in the forseeable future.

Rajah Humabon (USS Cannon class) light patrol frigate Displacement: 1,620 tons full load Dimensions: 93.27 x 11.15 x 3.56 meters/306 x 36.6 x 11.7 feet Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 6,000 shp, 20 knots nominal Crew: approx. 165 Armament: 3 76.2mm/50cal SP, 3 dual 40 mm, 8 20 mm Concept/Program: Old ex-USN DE; served Japan 1955-1975, then sold to Philippines 1978. Had been retired 1993 but was reactivated 1995-96. Builders: Federal SB&DD, Newark, NJ. Number Name PF 11 Rajah Humabon

Year FLT 1943/79 PAC

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Notes ex-DE 169

Rizal (USS Auk) class large patrol corvettes Displacement: 1,250 tons full load Dimensions: 67.39 x 9.8 x 3.28 meters/221.1 x 32.2 x 10.8 feet Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 3,552 shp, 18 knots nominal Crew: approx. 100 Armament: 2 76.3mm/50cal SP, 2 dual 40 mm, 2 dual 20 mm, 2 12.7 mm MG Concept/Program: Ex-USN fleet minesweepers transferred as patrol ships in 1965-67. Both stricken in 1994 but returned to service 1995-96. Builders: Associated SB, Seattle, WA; Savannah Machinery & Foundry, GA; respectively. Number Name PS 70 Quezon PS 74 Rizal

Year FLT 1944/67 PAC 1945/65 PAC

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Notes ex-MSF 324 ex-MSF 372

Miguel Malvar (USS Admirable) class patrol corvettes Displacement: 905 tons full load Dimensions: 56.24 x 10.06 x 2.87 meters/184.5 x 33 x 9.4 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,800 bhp, 15 knots nominal Crew: approx. 77 Armament: 1 76.2mm/50cal SP (PS 19: 2 dual 40 mm), 3 20 mm (PS 20: 2 40 mm), 4 12.7 mm MG Concept/Program: Ex-USN MSFs, PCEs and PCERs, all variations on the common Admirable class hull. All had been transferred to South Vietnam, then escaped to the Philippines in 1975. Most underwent major overhauls 1990-95. There may be additional variations in the armament. Builders: various. Number PS 19 852 PS 20 PS 22 PS 23 853 PS 28 PS 31 PS 32

Name Miguel Malvar

Year FLT 1944/75 PAC

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Notes ex-PCER

Magat Salamat Sultan Kudarat Datu Marikudo

1945/75 PAC 1944/75 PAC 1944/75 PAC

ex-MSF 239 ex-PCE 895 ex-PCER

Cebu Pangasinan Iloilo

1944/75 PAC 1944/75 PAC 1945/75 PAC

ex-PCE 881 ex-PCE 891 ex-PCE 897

Emilio Jacinto (HMS Peacock) class light patrol corvettes Displacement: 712 tons full load Dimensions: 62.6 x 10 x 2.72 meters/205.4 x 32.8 x 8.9 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14,188 bhp, 25 knots Crew: 30-40 Armament: 1 76 mm OTO DP, 4 7.62 mm MG Concept/Program: Ex-RN Hong Kong patrol ships, sold to the Philippines upon the return of Hong Kong to the Chinese. May be armed with SSMs in the future. Are, by far, the most modern combatants in the Philippine Navy. Builders: Hall Russel, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

Number Name PS 35 Emilio Jacinto PS 36 Apolinario Mabini PS 37 Artemio Ricarte Starling

Year 1983/97 1984/97 1984/97

FLT PAC PAC PAC

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Notes ex-Peacock ex-Plover ex-

Small Patrol Vessels General Emilio Aguinaldo class patrol boats Displacement: 279 tons full load Dimensions: 44 x 6.2 x 1.6 meters/144.4 x 20.4 x 5.3 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 2,040 bhp, 18 knots Crew: 58 Armament: 2 40 mm, 2 20 mm, 4 12.7 mm MG Concept/Program: Philippine-built patrol boats; design based on the German boats listed below. Appear to be underpowered and overcrewed. The program has been badly delayed and planned additional units will not be built. Builders: Cavite NSY. Number PG 140 PG 141 PG 142

Name Year General Emilio Aguinaldo 1992 General Antonio Luna 1999? ?? 2000?

FLT PAC PAC PAC

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Notes

Kagitingan class small patrol boats Displacement: 150 tons full load Dimensions: 37 x 6.2 x 1.7 meters/121.4 x 20.3 x 5.6 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,050 bhp, 16 knots Crew: 30 Armament: 1 dual 30 mm, 4 12.7 mm MG, 2 7.62 mm MG Concept/Program: German-designed boats; first two built in Germany, others apparently assembled at Cavite, perhaps from kits. An unsuccessful design. Discared by 1992 but some units reactivated in 1994. There is some confusion as to which are actually in service. Builders: W. Muller, Hameln, Germany (see note above). Number P101 P102 P103

Name Kagitingan Bagong Lakas Katapangan

Year 1979 1979 1982

FLT PAC PAC PAC

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Notes

Tomas Batillo (Sea Hawk) class small patrol boats Displacement: 143 tons full load Dimensions: 33.1 x 6.92 x 1.75 meters/108.6 x 22.7 x 5.7 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp, 32 knots Crew: 31 Armament: 1 40 mm, 2 20 mm, 2 7.62 mm MG Concept/Program: Ex-South Korean boats, built 1970's-1980's, transferred in 1995 and recommissioned in 1996. Builders: Korea Tacoma SY, Chinhae, South Korea; Korea SB & Eng., Masan, South Korea. Number PG 110 PG 111 PG 112 PG 114 PG 115

Name Tomas Batillo Boni Serrano Bievenido Salting Salvador Abcede Ramon Aguirre

Year 19??/96 19??/96 19??/96 19??/96 19??/96

FLT PAC PAC PAC PAC PAC

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Notes

Note: There are also 24 78-foot US-built patrol boats (56.4 tons), and 12 South Korean Sea Hawk class patrol boats (80 tons).

Amphibious Ships & Auxiliaries Bacolod City (General Frank S. Besson) class large landing ships/logistics ships Displacement: 4,265 tons full load Dimensions: 83.14 x 18.28 x 3.66 meters/272.8 x 60 x 12 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 3,900 bhp, 2 shafts, 12 knots Crew: 30 Troops: 150 Cargo: 48 TEU or 1,815 tons vehicles/general cargo Aviation: aft helicopter deck Concept/Program: New, modern landing craft. Virtually identical to a group of US Army craft, except with helicopter deck aft instead of vehicle ramp. Officially listed as transports; probably see use as coastal logistics ships. Builders: Halter/Moss Point Marine, Escatawpa, MS. Number Name LC 550 Bacolod City LC 551 Dagupan City

Year 1993 1994

FLT PAC PAC

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Notes

LST 1/LST 542 class large landing ships/logistics ships Displacement: approx. 4000 tons full load Dimensions: 99.98 x 15.24 x 4.29 meters/328 x 50 x 14 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,700 bhp, 11 knots Crew: approx. 60-100 Armament: 2 dual, 2 single 40 mm, 4 20 mm Concept/Program: Ex-USN LSTs; several had been transferred to South Vietnam and escaped to the Philippines in 1975. LT 57 serves as a logistics ship and LT 87 is a command ship for disaster relief. LT 57 and LT 516 were fitted as patrol boat tenders in USN service. Officially listed as transports; probably see service as coastal logistics ships. Also have been used as patrol ships and have operated helicopters. Builders: various. Number LT 57 LT 86 LT 87 LT 501

Name Sierra Madre Zamboanga Del Sur Cotabato Del Sur Laguna

Year 1944/75 1944/76 1944/75 1943/76

FLT PAC PAC PAC PAC

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Notes ex-LST ex-LST ex-LST ex-LST

821 935 529 230

LT 504 Lanao Del Norte LT 507 Benguet LT 516 Kalinga Apayo

1944/76 PAC 1944/76 PAC 1944/75 PAC

ex-LST 566 ex-LST 692 ex-LST 786

Mactan (USS Alamosa class) logistics ship Displacement: 7,450 tons full load Dimensions: 103.18 x 15.24 x 6.43 meters/338.6 x 50 x 21.1 feet Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shafts, 1,750 bhp, 12 knots Crew: approx. 85 Armament: 2 12.7 mm MG Concept/Program: Small freighter, ex-USCG, originally USN. Used for general transport and supply. Builders: Froemming Bros., Inc., Milwaukee, WI. Number Name AC 90 Mactan

Year FLT 1945/72 PAC

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Notes ex-AK 174

Yakal (USS Achelous class) repair ship Displacement: approx. 4000 tons full load Dimensions: 99.98 x 15.24 x 4.29 meters/328 x 50 x 14 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,800 bhp, 11.6 knots Crew: approx. 250 Armament: 1 quad 40 mm, 5 dual 20 mm Concept/Program: Ex-USN repair ship, converted from an LST. Builders: Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., Seneca, IL. Number Name AD 617 Yakal

Year FLT 1944/77 PAC

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Ang Pangulo presidential yacht Displacement: 2,727 tons full load Dimensions: 83.84 x 13.01 x 6.4 meters/275 x 42.7 x 21 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,000 bhp, 18 knots Crew: 81 + 48 passengers Armament: 2 20 mm

Notes ex-ARL 23

Concept/Program: Built by Japan as war reparations. Originally used as a presidential yacht/command ship. Later reclassified as a troop transport, a role for which she is totally unsuited, but is now again considered to be a yacht. Builders: Ishkawajima-Harima, Tokyo, Japan. Number Name AT 25 Ang Pangulo

Year 1959

FLT PAC

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