De Zeven Provinciën

Model kit due for release imminetly- apologies for the delay in publication

 

 

 

 

De Zeven Provinciën class frigates are advanced air defence and command frigates (LCF) in service with the Koninklijke Marine (Royal Netherlands Navy). The De Zeven Provinciën frigate has an appealing layout, while its overall shape is greatly influenced by the technology of 'stealth', that is, making a vehicle less visible to a variety of modern sensors. The design of the LCF emphasizes reduction of infrared, acoustic, electrical, magnetic and radar cross-section, signatures. The vessel is well equipped with missile systems, torpedoes, sensor systems, countermeasures, a combat data system and a single NH90 helicopter.

 

 

There are four ships of this class currently in service. The first , De Zeven Provinciën (F802) was commissioned in April 2002. Tromp (F803) was commissioned in March 2003, De Ruyter (F804) in April 2004 and Evertsen (F805) in June 2005. The names all pertain to 17th century admirals or their fighting ships, famous for resounding successes in battle – usually at the expense of the dastardly British!