Protecteur class auxiliary vessel

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HMCS Protecteur(AOR 509)

HMCS Protecteur
Class overview
Builders: Saint John Shipbuilding in Saint John, New Brunswick
Operators: Naval flag of Canada Canadian Forces Maritime Command
Preceded by: Provider-class
Succeeded by: Joint Support Ship
In commission: 30 August 1969
Completed: 2
Active: Protecteur
Preserver
General characteristics
Displacement: 24,700 tons
Length: 171.9 m
Beam: 23.2 m
Draught: 10.1 m
Speed: 20 knots (37 km/h)
Range: 7,500 miles
Capacity: 14,590 tons fuel
400 tons aviation fuel
1,048 tons dry cargo
1,250 tons ammunition
Complement: 365
Armament: 2 x Phalanx CIWS (Block 1)
6 x M2 Browning machine guns
Aircraft carried: 3 x CH-124 Sea King helicopters


Protecteur-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ships are used by the Canadian Navy to resupply ships at sea with food, munitions, fuel and spare parts. They have more sophisticated medical and dental facilities than smaller vessels.

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[edit] General characteristics

  • Length: 171.9 m
  • Beam: 23.2 m
  • Displacement: 8,380 tons light; 24,700 tons full load
  • Aircraft: 3 x CH-124 Sea King helicopters
  • Complement: 365 (27 of whom are officers) - this includes 45 aircrew
  • Cargo Capacity:
    • 14,590 tons fuel
    • 400 tons aviation fuel
    • 1,048 tons dry cargo
    • 1,250 tons ammunition
  • Armament:

[edit] Ships in class


Protecteur
Protecteur

[edit] HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509)


[edit] HMCS Preserver (AOR 510)

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