Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel Program

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf naval program
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:availableSizes Arafura-class vessels
gptkbp:collaboratedWith local industry
gptkbp:constructionStarted 2019
gptkbp:contractUntil 2018
gptkbp:crewSize 40 personnel
gptkbp:design high endurance
modular design
advanced navigation systems
multi-role capabilities
enhanced survivability
reduced radar cross-section
low maintenance requirements
state-of-the-art communication systems
flexible mission capabilities
accommodation for additional personnel
improved sea-keeping ability
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Bae_Systems_Australia
gptkbp:designedFor gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Australian_Department_of_Defence
gptkbp:displacement 1,600 tons
gptkbp:firstAwarded 2021
gptkbp:funding gptkb:Australian_government
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel Program
gptkbp:is_expected_to 2023
gptkbp:keyIssues gptkb:Australian_government
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
local communities
defence contractors
gptkbp:length 80 meters
gptkbp:missionCapabilities environmental protection
surveillance
search and rescue
border protection
gptkbp:operationalArea Australian_waters
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Australian_Defence_Force
gptkbp:project 2018-2023
Capability_Acquisition_and_Sustainment_Group
gptkbp:propulsion diesel-electric
gptkbp:range 4,000 nautical miles
gptkbp:secondaryRole patrol
gptkbp:speed 20 knots
gptkbp:successor Armidale-class patrol boats
gptkbp:supportRole humanitarian assistance
disaster relief
training exercises
interoperability with allies
gptkbp:sustainability fuel efficiency
reduced emissions
environmentally friendly systems
gptkbp:totalGoals 20