Romanian frigates in the 21 century. Part four

This is a continuation of the article about the Romanian frigates. The first part is HERE.

Back to the trek

After the once formidable Coventry with weapons at the level of the patrol boat went to the Romanians, it was time to try it on long hikes. And allies in the NATO bloc persistently reminded about the obligations of the member countries of the alliance. And with whom to fight on such a ship? Yes, except with an even weaker opponent!

And the Romanians sent their frigate “Reggele Ferdinand” to the coast of Somalia, to protect the World Food Program ships that deliver food to the people of Somalia. At the same time and impressionable Somali pirates scare.

EU anti-piracy operation "Atlanta"

The event was aimed at supporting the UN Security Council resolution adopted in 2008. The operation was the first joint naval operation of the European Union, also known as the EU-NAVFOR (European Union Naval Force).

Operation “Atlanta”. 16 September 2012, the frigate “Regele Ferdinand”, following into the Gulf of Aden, crossed the Bosphorus

Operation “Atlanta”. October 21 2012, the frigate “Regele Ferdinand” crossed the equator

Operation “Atlanta”. 21 November 2012 of the year “Regele Ferdinand” together with the Turkish frigate “Gemlik” patrol the coast of Somalia

Battle alarm! In the area of ​​maneuvers detected submarine unknown design

Bah! Well this is a Somali pirates! The business promises to be profitable.
Right now, we quickly dispossessed them ...

Citizens are pirates! Surrender, you are surrounded! Throw knives and oxen into the water ...

Allow me, I will help ... Welcome to our hut!

Romanian customs.
- Cigarettes, currency, gold is?
- I'm empty. There is nothing…
- And if I find?

- Patient, how do you feel?
- Thank you, my dear man! I didn’t feel so good in my whole life ...

Towing a vessel away - and ends in the water!

... The fire occurred due to non-compliance with fire safety requirements ... Pirates! Well they are illiterate ...

Romanian Special Forces fighters on board the frigate “Regele Ferdinand”

Another opinion on the state of the Romanian Navy

An article with the intriguing title “We Shoot a Slingshot? Romanian Navy - piles of scrap metal. Sailors break the silence. ”

The author of the article, Razvan Mihayan (Razvan Mihaeanu), informs his readers that the affairs of the sailors are not brilliant. On the contrary, the state is catastrophic. The author refers to the recognition of the sailor from the frigate “Regina Maria”, who wished to remain anonymous.

In March, 2015, the 12 ships that are part of the NATO 2 Mine Group (SNMCMG 2), conducted joint exercises in the Black Sea. Ships from SNMCMG 2 practiced actions to combat enemy submarines, provide air defense for the naval grouping, and also maneuver ships. The exercises were attended by 6 ships of the Romanian Navy, among them the frigate Regina Maria. The author quotes a sailor from the frigate “Maria”, who informs him that the exercises turned into a complete failure:

Not all machine guns were able to fire and they were revived with the help of screwdrivers and some kind of “Romanian mother”.
Then the ship, which was to simulate an attack on the frigate “Regina Maria”, was informed that air support would arrive in 2 minutes.
But the support planes “appeared” late in 20 minutes, and far from the given square ...
This, and not only this, happened before the eyes of the Minister of Defense of Romania.
The Minister of Defense Mircea Soul (Mircea Dușa) left the exercise with a face twisted with anger.
He ordered to prepare lists of necessary for repair and send ships to shipyards and docks.
But I'm sure that nothing will change, because like story repeats almost after each exit of the ships in the sea.

Since “THIS” * became the main one, the Romanian fleet has begun to deteriorate before our eyes.
Every evening he gathers senior officers in the mess-rooms, where they get drunk as an insole.
And in the afternoon they spit overboard and feed fish and seagulls.

* Commander of the Romanian Navy Tiberiu Liviu Chondan. (Translator's note.)

Further, the Romanian author, referring to a telephone conversation with the Minister of Defense, concludes that "he is angry, but helpless." As proof, the author quotes:

I really ordered to prepare repair documentation. The frigate will pass the second stage of modernization. I can’t tell anything more by phone, and I’m on maneuvers ...

Since March, 2015 has passed enough time, but things have been there.
Moreover, despite the fact that most of the ships of the Romanian Navy urgently need repair, they participate in exercises like Sea Shield 2015.
Thus, the words of the sailor from the frigate Regina Maria are confirmed.

Personally, the situation reminds me of a story with the flagship of the Ukrainian Navy, the frigate “Getman Sagaidachny”. (Translator's note.)

At the end of the article, the author informs readers that in the event of a military conflict, Romania is able to wage only a partisan war.

So, from the 3 of the Romanian frigates only one “Mereshesht”(The brainchild of Ceausescu) is fully armed and equipped. True, outdated Soviet designs. Anti-submarine mission assigned to 3 deck helicopters Puma Naval.

In addition to its frigates, Romania can oppose 6 missile boats:
3 of the 1241 project ship (cipher “Lightning”) F-188 Zborul, F-189 Pescăruşul and F-190 Lăstunul from the 150 division of rocket corvettes.
3 of the 205 project ship (Mospit cipher) F-202 Smeul, F-204 Vijelia and F-209 Vulcanul from the 50 division of patrol ships.
The rest are not able to withstand the connection of ships of a potential enemy (for example, the Black Sea fleet Russian Navy). Yes, and the above missile boats, like Romanian frigates, are armed with outdated Soviet models.
The 150 division of the missile corvettes also includes the Rubezh coastal anti-ship complexes as part of the 8 PU.

In the event of a military conflict, the Romanian Navy can count on air support of some formations, namely:
86-I aviation a flotilla (the city of Fetesti, on the Danube) consisting of the 861st and 862th fighter squadrons (24 MiG-21 LanceR) and the 863rd helicopter squadron (10 strike transport helicopters IAR 330 L).
For reinforcement can use and combat training aircraft: 6 IAR-99 and 8 IAR-99 Șoim (Shoim) from the 951-th training squadron.
In the event of an invasion from the sea, the 2 of the Volkhov C-75M3 C-XNUMXMXNUMX division will guard the airspace.
The 307 brigade of marines (Babadag city, Dobrudja region) will be involved in the protection of coastal sites.

The ground forces in that area will be represented by the 9-th mechanized brigade “Mereshesht” as part of the 6-and battalions:
2 Infantry Battalion (341 and 911),
912-th tank battalion,
911 th artillery battalion,
168 th battalion of support,
348-th battalion of air defense.
The brigade is located in the region of Constanta and is subordinated to the 2 Infantry Division.
The armament of the brigade includes military equipment 70-ies, for example, the Soviet tanks T-55 and ZSU “Cheetah”.

In short, “the enemy will not pass” ...

Upgrade example

The history of the flagship Chilean Navy’s “Almirante Williams” (FF-19) is very instructive. This ship is from the same 2 series (subclass Boxer), brother of Coventry, now Regina Maria. It will be about the former frigate of the British Navy Sheffield (F96).

Both Sheffield (F96) and Coventry (F98) were built at the Swan Hunter shipyard. Moreover, both ships were ordered in 1982, laid on the same day (29.03.1984), launched with a difference of 10 days (in the spring of 1986), transferred to the Navy and put into operation in 1988 year. The British sold the Sheffield Navy of Chile in the same 2003 year, when they sold the 2 of the same type of ship (London and Coventry) to Romania.

There are several conflicting opinions about the configuration in which the British sold Sheffield to Chileans. I found several descriptions with different composition of weapons and equipment. But it is known for certain that, before becoming the flagship, “Admiral Williams” went through several upgrades. Unlike Romania, in Chile, approval of frigate modernization projects proceeded without delay, and money was always in the budget for the fleet.

On the official website of the Armed Forces of Chile indicated the following data:

weaponry
1 is a universal 76,2-mm ship-mounted “OTO Melara”.
2x PU for PKR “Harpoon” (on 4 container);
2x PU for ship-based missile systems Barak 1 (for 8 container *);
2x automatic 20-mm anti-aircraft guns Oerlikon;
2x 3-Pipe 324-mm TA Plessey STWS Mk 2;
4 7,62-mm machine guns.

* According to unconfirmed data, there are 32 containers with the Barak 1 SAMs on the launcher.

Radar station
1x Multi-purpose two-coordinate radar Marconi type 967 / 967M;
1x Multi-purpose three-coordinate radar S-band (2-4 GHz) Elta ELM-2238 3D-STAR series;
2x radar fire control Elta ELM-2221 STGR.

Means of EW
2x 12-barrel 130-mm PU passive interference Terma SKWS.

Hydroacoustic complex
Podkilnaya GAS Type 2050.
Towed GAS Type 2031.

Aviation Group

On board the frigate “Admiral Williams” is based one helicopter AS 532SC Cougar (deck version AS 332F1 Super Puma) from the French company “Aerospatiale”.

The main purpose of the Chilean Deck helicopter Cougar is to conduct anti-ship and anti-submarine operations. For this, depending on the situation, they can be equipped with anti-ship missiles Exoset AM.39 or torpedoes Mk. 46 combined with submersible GUS. The helicopter can also be used as a means of delivery for special forces, for conducting search and rescue operations or for evacuating the wounded. For these purposes, helicopters have the option of mounting the side boom with a winch.

Helicopter Cougar Navy of Chile with torpedoes Mk. Xnumx

Helicopter Cougar Navy of Chile with suspended RCC Execet

Helicopter Cougar Navy of Chile with side boom

The helicopters of the Chilean Navy installed optoelectronic reconnaissance stations MX-15 from the company “L-3 Veskam” (Canada). The pilot flight piloting system includes sets of night-vision goggles that facilitate combat use in the dark. Also, the helicopters are equipped with ASSIST systems, which ensure the landing of machines in conditions of strong pitching.

According to unconfirmed data, AS 532SC Cougar helicopters plan to replace (or purchase) the machines of the same company AS 365 Dauphin: the successors of SA 316 “Aluett”, which were in service for about 40 years.

Some facts to compare

The length of the coastline of Chile is 6435 km, and Romania - only 256 km.

Romania has a 3 frigate and a 4 corvette with a displacement of up to 1500 tons. Armed with obsolete Soviet models.

Frigates:
Regele Ferdinand (F-221).
Regina Maria (F-222).
Mărăşeşti (F-111).

Tetal-I Class Corvettes:
Amiral Petre Bărbureanu (F-260).
Vice-Amiral Eugen Roşca (F-263).

Tetal-II Class Corvettes:
Contra-Amiral Eustaţiu Sebastian (F-264).
Contra-Amiral Horia Măcelaru (F-265).

The Republic of Chile 8 frigate, and fully armed:

22 type.
FF-19 "Almirante Williams".

Type 23
FF-05 "Almirante Cochrane".
FF-06 "Almirante Condell".
FF-07 "Almirante Lynch".

Clase m
FF-15 "Almirante Blanco Encalada".
FF-18 "Almirante Riveros".

Clase l
FFG-11 "Capitán Prat".
FFG-14 "Almirante Latorre".

Chilean Navy Frigates

On this note, I’m finishing a series of articles about Romanian frigates in the 21 century. I brought all the data that I managed to find and gave you food for thought. I would appreciate your additional information and comments.

The author thanks Bongo for the advice.

END OF SERIES.

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Comments

[qwert]

Some are sugary, these Romanians.)))
But the list of sources used is impressive.

[Mister X]

Quote: qwert

Some are sugary, these Romanians.)))

I agree with you and with Viktor Bagrov

Quote: qwert

But the list of sources used is impressive.

I spent six months digging in different sources trying to clarify everything and collect a complete picture.
Therefore, such a list.
I am lucky that I speak Romanian and therefore I understand most of the languages ​​of the Romance group.

[zyablik.olga]

Quote: Mister X

I am lucky that I speak Romanian and therefore I understand most of the languages ​​of the Romance group.

That's how it turns out! So are you Mikhail asked Sergei to send you sprats (taimen) in the bath?

[Mister X]

Quote: zyablik.olga

So are you Mikhail asked Sergei to send you sprats (taimen) in the bath?

Yes I
Once I showed my spouse photos with Sergey’s catch.
She said that we have nothing to do with such a large fish: there is no suitable herring chamber.
I offered to use the bath and she praised me for my quick wits.
Therefore, I asked Sergei to pack the taimen in a "big herring" and send it by cash on delivery to Chisinau.

[Bongo]

In the event of a military conflict, the Romanian Navy can count on air support of some formations, namely:
86 Air Fleet (Fetesti, on the Danube) as part of the 861 and 862 Fighter Squadrons (24 I DO NOT LanceR) and the 863th helicopter squadron (10 attack and transport helicopters IAR 330 L).
For reinforcement can use and combat training aircraft: 6 IAR-99 and 8 IAR-99 Șoim (Shoim) from the 951-th training squadron.
In the event of an invasion from the sea, 2 anti-aircraft missile battalions will guard airspace S-75M3 "Volkhov".

It is doubtful that the MiG-21 modernized with the help of Israel and the S-75 air defense systems built in the USSR at the beginning of the 80's will be able to withstand modern combat aircraft. Romania is currently the only European country where C-75 is still on duty. The value of these rarities in modern conditions is very arbitrary.

[Mister X]

Quote: Bongo

It is doubtful that the MiG-21 modernized with the help of Israel and the C-75 air defense system built in the USSR at the beginning of the 80-s will be able to withstand modern combat aviation.

Even more doubtful is the effectiveness of the combat-training aircraft IAR-99 from the 951 training squadron.
As tanks T-55, ZSU "Cheetah" and so on.

The moral spirit of the Romanian military is a separate topic for conversation.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Romanian Navy, with its eternal booze, is a living example.

[proud]

Michael! I hope this is not your last article on this site, I am delighted with the volume of literature that you have shoveled, and most importantly, how simple and understandable you have stated it! I think that the next series of articles will be just as interesting, I look forward to new publications!

[Mister X]

Quote: proud

I hope this is not your last article on this site

I assure you, not the last.
Until the end of the month, I will publish an article about deck helicopters of the Romanian Navy Puma Naval.
Then on the next few articles about small arms.

Quote: proud

how simple and clear you have stated it!

This is especially nice to hear: when I started writing on the maritime theme - I did not know how the ship differs from the ship and what a stem is.

[gfs84]

Thank you Michael for the detailed publication, especially on such an unexplored topic as the fleet of the country of the Black Sea basin!
May I have a little wish?
Could you expand the publication by bringing in sessions on such campaigns and exercises, the Romanian frigates have participated since their inclusion in the Romanian Navy. What role and, if possible, a very small part of their participation?
Thank you!

[proud]

Dear gfs84, before writing comments, study Russian well and learn to write without grammatical errors! I counted as many as 5 errors in your comment! Dear, that in this life you did not attend school? Or did you have the subject of the Russian language as an elective? I'm in shock!

[proud]

[quote = proud] Dear gfs84, before writing comments, study Russian well and learn to write without grammatical errors! I counted as many as 5 errors in your comment! Dear, that in this life you did not attend school? Or did you have the subject of the Russian language as an elective? I have no more words - I'm in shock!

[gfs84]

Dear gfs84, before writing comments, study Russian well and learn to write without grammatical errors! I counted as many as 5 errors in your comment! Dear, that in this life you did not attend school? Or did you have the subject of the Russian language as an elective? I'm in shock!

Thank you for your comment dear salesander!
Yes, I really write with errors, the teachers could not oppose my innate one without literacy (neither at school, nor at a technical school, or at the university), including probably because of this I went on a technical path.
Yes, there is nothing good in it, and I am not making excuses, and at the same time, do not limit me in my desire to learn more about this question.

Why are you so with him?
The man lives in the United States, and Russian has posed. Few Russians who write with errors?

Michael, I adequately perceive criticism, but thanks anyway!
No, the USA flag was displayed because the comment was written from the phone (this happens on the site), I live in Samara.

Sergey, congratulations

Thank you!

I already found information on the topic, I will try to translate on Saturday and add one more comment below

Thanks, I'll wait!

[Mister X]

Quote: proud

Before you write a comment, learn Russian well

Why are you so with him?
The man lives in the United States, and Russian has posed. Few Russians who write with errors?
By the way, 1 March he has a small anniversary: ​​2 a year ago, he checked into a military review.
Sergey, congratulations!

[proud]

I was born in Ukraine, I live in the Republic of Belarus, I didn’t miss the stars at the school, but the names of people, cities and countries taught me to capitalize! What is this name of salexander? At the same time, after school, he entered the pedagogical school 2 times, he graduated from the agricultural technical school, and I work on the Railway!

[gfs84]

What is this name of salexander?

I took from your profile as it is written there did not change anything, called you because you yourself.

[Mister X]

Quote: gfs84

Michael thanks for the detailed publication.

Thank! I worked on this series for half a year (albeit on weekends and little by little).

Quote: gfs84

Could you expand the publication by bringing saedeny in aakihh campaigns and exercises

Thanks for reminding me!
I have already found information on the topic, I will try to translate on Saturday and add one more comment below.

[Mister X]

Sergey,
I have not forgotten my promise.
But today I managed to work with the material of the 4 hour, the test came and we began to outweigh the cabinets in the kitchen.
As a result, I broke the stretch ceiling.
My wife will soon come home from work and I am preparing for her arrival.
One of these days I will finish the certificate of the campaigns of the Romanian frigates and lay out below.
I will report on the readiness of the internal communication.

[gfs84]

Sergey,
I have not forgotten my promise.
But today I managed to work with the material of the 4 hour, the test came and we began to outweigh the cabinets in the kitchen.
As a result, I broke the stretch ceiling.

Michael, do not hold it))
Himself all day engaged in water supply and sewage, in a new apartment)))
And so, most likely, the weekend will pass, to the beloved portal, minimally alas, attention (

[UNFAMILIAR]

The volume of work done is impressive, "chewed" thoroughly, videos, photographs, but under the photographs there are signatures, as if the student had painted a textbook

[Mister X]

Quote: UNKNOWN

The volume of work done is impressive, "chewed" thoroughly, videos, photos,

Thanks I was trying.

Quote: UNKNOWN

under the photographs of the signature, as if the Losers painted a textbook

I apologize. This is my reaction to the brotherhood with the Romanians, which in Bessarabia has been imposed on us since the time of Perestroika.
I lived in Romania, worked with the Romanians and made sure that there are no closer brothers for us than the Slavs.

[proud]

Michael is stupid to ask for forgiveness when you receive a compliment! The series of articles was really interesting, and the attached photo and video materials only prove how seriously you approached that!