HNLMS Amsterdam (A836)

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HNLMS Amsterdam (A836) is one of two replenishment ships serving with the Royal Netherlands Navy. The Amsterdam entered service in 1995.

HNLMS Amsterdam deployed to the Middle East as part of Operation Enduring Freedom during 2005/2006.

[edit] General characteristics

• Displacement: 17,040 tons standard.
• Dimensions:
  • Length 166 m.
  • Beam: 22 m.
• Complement: 139.
• Speed: 21 knots
• Armament:
  • 1 x Goalkeeper CIWS system, 6 12.7 mm machine guns, up to 3 helicopters

[edit] External links

• Hr.Ms. Amsterdam, Royal Netherlands Navy website (in Dutch)