Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Rolls-Royce in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is currently building the propulsion engines and marine gensets for the first of three new Miecznik multipurpose frigates for the Polish Navy. Each ship will be equipped with four mtu 20V8000 main propulsion engines, each generating 8,200 kW, and four mtu 12V4000 on-board generators, each producing 1650 kW of mechanical power. The CODAD propulsion system includes four main engines, two per propeller, allowing for flexible operation modes.
These range from single-engine operation for slow patrols to high-speed operations exceeding 20 knots (37 km/h) using all four engines. At a cruising speed of 12 knots (22 km/h), the Miecznik-class ships can cover a range of approximately 8,000 nautical miles (15,000 kilometers). The four MTU on-board power generators independently supply electrical power for both ship and mission operations, separate from the propulsion engines.
These frigates are outfitted with advanced weaponry and mission systems designed to monitor and control sea areas, protect naval bases, and engage targets on the surface, underwater, on land, and in the air. The first ship of the Miecznik (swordfish) class, based on the British Arrowhead 140 concept, is being constructed at the state-owned PGZ shipyard in Gdynia. The ship is scheduled for launch in 2026 and commissioning in 2030, with the remaining two ships set to be delivered to the Polish Navy by 2031.
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