World Navies Today: Germany


Revised 24 March 2002
Version 1.19
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
Compiled with assistance from: Tim Lanzedoerfer and Christoph Schlegel
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This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare
vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious
ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement.  Non-self-propelled
craft and vessels without seagoing capability are not included. 

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are
listed in [brackets].  Navigation and surface-search radars are not
listed.  All designations & classifications are unofficial; they may or
may not correspond to "official" designations.

Major Surface Combatants Submarines Patrol Craft Mine Countermeasures Vessels Auxiliaries

Major Surface Combatants

Type 124 destroyers

Displacement: 5,960 tons full load Dimensions: 143 x 17.2 x 7 meters meters (469 x 56 x 22.4 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts; 2 cruise diesels, 19,848 bhp, 1 LM2500 boost gas turbine, 32,500 shp, 29 knots Crew: 225 + 14 flag Aviation: helicopter deck and hangar for 2 Lynx helos Radar: APAR 3-D multifunction Sonar: DSQS-21B EW: FL-1800S II intercept, chaff Armament: 32 cell VLS (24 SM-2MR and 32 ESSM), 8 Harpoon SSM, 2 21-cell RAM launchers, 76 mm OTO DP, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 2 20 mm New AAW ships to replace the Lutjens class. Number Name Year Homeport Notes [F219 Sachsen 12/2003 trials] [F220 Hamburg 12/2004 building] [F221 Hessen 12/2005 building]

Lutjens (CF Adams) class (Type 103B) air defense destroyers

Displacement: 4,720 tons full load Dimensions: 134.4 x 14.4 x 4.5 meters (441 x 47 x 15 feet) Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 70,000 shp, 30 knots Crew: 340 Radar: SPS-40 2-D air search, SPS-52 3-D air search, SPQ-9 Sonar: DSQS-21B hull Fire Control: 2 SPG-51C missile control, 1 SPG-60 gun control EW: FL-1800 SII intercept/jammer, 2 SRBOC Armament: 1 Mk13 launcher (40 SM-1MR/Harpoon missiles), 1 8 cell ASROC launcher, 2 5/54 DP, 2 21 cell RAM, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 2 20mm Variants of the US CF Adams class DDG, US built for export. Have suffered severe machinery problems and are overdue for replacement. One unit discarded. Number Name Year Homeport Notes D185 Lutjens 1969 Kiel D186 Molders 1969 Kiel

Brandenburg class (Type 123) frigates

Displacement: 4,490 tons full load Dimensions: 138.9 x 16.7 x 6.3 meters (455.5 x 57 x 20.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts: 2 cruise diesels, 11,400 shp, 18 knots, plus 2 LM2500 boost turbines, 51,680 shp, 29 knots Crew: 219 Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar; 2 Lynx helicopters Radar: 1 LW-08 air search, 1 SMART-S air/surface search Sonar: DSQS-23BZ hull Fire Control: 2 STIR-18 missile control EW: FL-1800 SII intercept/jammer, 2 decoy RL Armament: 4 MM38 Exocet SSM, VLS for 16 Sea Sparrow SAM, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 21 cell RAM, 4 12.75 inch torpedo tubes, 2 20 mm Number Name Year Homeport Notes F215 Brandenburg 1994 Wilhelmshaven F216 Schleswig-Holstein 1995 Wilhelmshaven F217 Bayern 1996 Wilhelmshaven F218 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 1996 Wilhelmshaven

Bremen (Kortenear) class (Type 122) frigates

Displacement: 3,800 tons full load Dimensions: 130 x 14.4 x 4.26 meters (440 x 48 x 20 feet) Propulsion: 2 shafts: 2 cruise diesels, 10,400 bhp, 18 knots; 2 LM2500 boost turbines, 50,000 shp, 30 knots Crew: 200 Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar; 2 Lynx helicopters Radar: DA-08 air search Sonar: DSQS-21BX hull Fire Control: WM-25 weapons control, 2 STIR-18 missile control EW: FL-1800S intercept, 4 SRBOC, SLQ-25 Nixie Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, 1 8 cell Sea Sparrow SAM (24 missiles total, manual reload), 1 76 mm OTO DP, 4 12.75 inch TT, 2 21 cell RAM, 2 20mm German version of the Dutch Kortanear class. Being modernized with TRS 3-D radar in place of DA-08, FL-1800 II in place of FL-1800S EW, new communications, and new computers. Number Name Year Homeport Notes F207 Bremen 1982 Wilhelmshaven F208 Niedersachsen 1982 Wilhelmshaven F209 Rheinland-Pfalz 1983 Wilhelmshaven F210 Emden 1983 Wilhelmshaven F211 Koln 1984 Wilhelmshaven F212 Karlsruhe 1984 Wilhelmshaven F213 Augsburg 1989 Wilhelmshaven F214 Lubeck 1990 Wilhelmshaven

Type 130 light frigates

Displacement: approx. 1580 tons Dimensions: 88 x 13.2 meters (281.5 x 42 feet) Propulsion: Diesel, 30 knots Crew: approx. 50 Aviation: 2 drone helicopters Armament: 8 Harpoon SSM, 8 Polyphem SSM, 1 21 cell RAM launcher, 2 76 mm OTO DP New "corvette" project intended to replace patrol boats; 6 to be built, first to commission in 2005-2006.

Submarines

Type 212A submarines

Displacement: 1,830 tons submerged Dimensions: 56 x 7 x 6 meters Propulsion: Diesel-electric, AIP, 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 4,243 hp, 20 knots Crew: 27 Sonar: CSU-90 suite with bow, flank and towed arrays Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes; 12 torpedoes (plus 24 external mines) A new-design submarine, significantly larger than previous boats. Number Name Year Homeport Notes [S181 U31 2003 building] [S182 U32 2004 ordered] [S183 U33 2005 ordered] [S184 U34 2006 ordered]

Type 206A small coastal submarines

Displacement: 520 tons submerged Dimensions: 48.6 x 4.7 x 4.3 meters (159.5 x 15 x 14 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,300 shp, 17 knots Crew: 22 Sonar: DBQS-21D active, AN5039A1 passive Armament: 8 21 inch torpedo tubes (16 torpedoes & mines), 24 external mines Small coastal submarines; all survivors upgraded to 206A standard. Number Name Year Homeport Notes S194 U15 1974 Eckernforde S195 U16 1973 Eckernforde S196 U17 1973 Eckernforde S197 U18 1973 Eckernforde S171 U22 1974 Eckernforde S172 U23 1975 Eckernforde S173 U24 1974 Eckernforde S174 U25 1974 Eckernforde S175 U26 1975 Eckernforde S177 U28 1974 Eckernforde S178 U29 1974 Eckernforde S179 U30 1975 Eckernforde

Patrol Craft

Gepard (S71) class (Type 143) missile boats

Displacement: 390 tons full load Dimensions: 57.6 x 7.76 x 2.56 meters (189 x 25.5 x 7 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 16,000 bhp, 32 knots Crew: 34 Fire Control: 1 WM-27 weapons control EW: FL-1800 intercept, chaff Armament: 4 MM38 Exocet SSM, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 1 21 cell RAM Number Name Year Homeport Notes P6121 Gepard (S71) 1982 Warnemuende P6122 Puma (S72) 1983 Warnemuende P6123 Hermelin (S73) 1983 Warnemuende P6124 Nerz (S74) 1983 Warnemuende P6125 Zobel (S75) 1983 Warnemuende P6126 Frettchen (S76) 1983 Warnemuende P6127 Dachs (S77) 1984 Warnemuende P6128 Ozelot (S78) 1984 Warnemuende P6129 Wiesel (S79) 1984 Warnemuende P6130 Hyane (S80) 1984 Warnemuende

Albatros (S61) class (Type 143) missile boats

Displacement: 393 tons full load Dimensions: 57.6 x 7.76 x 2.56 meters (188.5 x 26 x 8 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 16,000 bhp, 38 knots Crew: 34 Fire Control: 1 WM-27 weapons control EW: DR2000 intercept, chaff Armament: 4 MM38 Exocet SSM, 2 76 mm OTO DP, 2 21 inch ASW torpedo tubes Number Name Year Homeport Notes P6111 Albatros (S61) 1976 Warnemuende P6112 Falke (S62) 1976 Warnemuende P6113 Geier (S63) 1976 Warnemuende P6114 Bussard (S64) 1976 Warnemuende P6115 Sperber (S65) 1976 Warnemeunde P6116 Greif (S66) 1976 Warnemuende P6117 Kondor (S67) 1976 Warnemuende P6118 Seeadler (S68) 1977 Warnemuende P6119 Habicht (S69) 1977 Warnemuende P6120 Kormoran (S70) 1977 Warnemuende

Tiger (S41) class (Type 148) missile boats

Displacement: 264 tons full load Dimensions: 47 x 7.1 x 2.66 meters (154 x 23 x 7 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 12,000 bhp, 36 knots Crew: 30 Radar: Triton-G air/surface search Fire Control: Castor-CSF weapons control EW: DR2000 intercept, chaff Armament: 4 MM38 Exocet SSM, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 1 40 mm AA Gradually being decommissioned. Number Name Year Homeport Notes P6148 Lowe (S48) 1974 Olpenitz P6150 Panther (S50) 1974 Olpenitz P6153 Pelikan (S53) 1974 Olpenitz P6155 Alk (S55) 1975 Olpenitz P6156 Dommel (S56) 1975 Olpenitz P6157 Weihe (S57) 1975 Olpenitz P6158 Pinguin (S58) 1975 Olpenitz P6159 Reiher (S59) 1975 Olpenitz

Mine Countermeasures Vessels

Frankenthal class (Type 332) minehunters

Displacement: 650 tons standard Dimensions: 54.4 x 9.2 x 2.5 meters (178.5 x 30 x 8 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 6,100 hp, 18 knots Crew: 43 Sonar: DSQS-11 minehunting, 2 ROV EW: DR2000 intercept, decoy RL Armament: 1 40 mm/70 AA; fitted for minelaying Same hull as Type 343, but with less equipment. Number Name Year Homeport Notes M1060 Weiden 1993 Olpenitz M1061 Rottweil 1993 Olpenitz M1062 Sulzbach-Rosenberg 1996 Olpenitz M1063 Bad Bevensen 1993 Olpenitz M1064 Gromitz 1994 Olpenitz M1065 Dillingen 1995 Olpenitz M1066 Frankenthal 1992 Olpenitz M1067 Bad Rappenau 1994 Olpenitz M1068 Datteln 1994 Olpenitz M1069 Homburg 1995 Olpenitz M1070 Fulda 1998 Olpenitz M1071 Weilheim 1998 Olpenitz

Hameln class (Type 343) minesweeping drone control vessels

Displacement: 635 tons full load Dimensions: 54.4 x 9.2 x 2.5 meters (178.5 x 30 x 8 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 6,100 hp, 18 knots Crew: 37 Sonar: DSQS-11 minehunting Fire Control: 1 WM-20 weapons control EW: DR2000 intercept, decoy RL Armament: 2 40 mm/70 AA, fitted for minelaying Converted from fast minesweepers to drone control vessels; other sisters became minehunters. Number Name Year Homeport Notes M1090 Pegnitz 1990 Olpenitz M1092 Hameln 1989 Olpenitz M1093 Auerbach 1991 Olpenitz M1094 Ensdorf 1990 Olpenitz M1098 Sieburg 1990 Olpenitz

Kulmbach class (Type 343) minehunters

Displacement: 690 tons full load Dimensions: 54.4 x 9.2 x 2.5 meters (178.5 x 30 x 8 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 6,100 hp, 18 knots Crew: 43 Sonar: DSQS-11 minehunting Fire Control: 1 WM-20 weapons control EW: DR2000 intercept, decoy RL Armament: 2 40 mm/70 AA; fitted for minelaying Converted from fast minesweepers to minehunters. Number Name Year Homeport Notes M1091 Kulmbach 1990 Olpenitz M1095 Uberherrn 1989 Olpenitz M1096 Passau 1990 Olpenitz M1097 Laboe 1989 Olpenitz M1099 Hertne 1991 Olpenitz

Frauenlob class (Type 394) inshore minesweepers

Displacement: 246 tons full load Dimensions: 38.01 x 8.03 x 2.1 meters (124.5 x 26 x 6.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,000 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 25 Armament: 1 40 mm AA Use mechanical minesweeping gear only. Number Name Year Homeport Notes M2658 Frauenlob 1966 Neustadt M2660 Gefion 1967 Neustadt M2661 Medusa 1967 Neustadt M2662 Undine 1967 Neustadt M2665 Loreley 1968 Neustadt

Muhlhausen (Type 742)mine countermeasure dive tender

Displacement: 825 tons full load Dimensions: 63.2 x 10.6 x 3 meters (207 x 34.5 x 10 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,200 bhp, 19 knots Crew: ?? Former mine countermeasures trials ship. Number Name Year Homeport Notes M1052 Muhlhausen 1967/95

Auxiliaries

Note: Funding for an LPD-type ship has been approved, with two additional units to be funded later. The details are not yet known.

Berlin class (Type 702) multi-product replenishment ships

Displacement: 20,400 tons full load Dimensions: 168 x 24 x 7.4 meters Propulsion: diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 20 knots Crew: 60 + 50 medical + 30 helo group Aviation: helicopter deck and hangar for 2 large helos Cargo: 9600 cubic meters fuel, 550 cubic meters water, 160 tons ammunition, 280 tons food, 100 tons dry stores, 32 containers New AOEs; two additional may be built. Number Name Year FLT Homeport Group Notes A1411 Berlin 2001 Wilhelmshaven [?? Frankfurt/Main 2/2002 Kiel building]

Spessart class (Type 704) small fleet oilers

Displacement: 14,260 tons full load Dimensions: 130.2 x 19.3 x 8.2 meters (427 x 63 x 27 feet) Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 8,000 bhp, 16 knots Crew: 42 civilian Former commercial tankers. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1442 Spessart 1974/77 Kiel A1443 Rhoen 1974/77 Wilhelmshaven

Westerwald class (Type 760) small ammunition ships

Displacement: 4,042 tons full load Dimensions: 105.3 x 14 x 4.6 meters (345.5 x 46 x 15 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,600 bhp, 17 knots Crew: 60 (A1436: 31 civilian) Cargo: 1,080 tons Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1435 Westerwald 1967 Wilhelmshaven A1436 Odenwald 1967 Wilhelmshaven

Luneberg class (Type 701) supply tenders

Displacement: 3,400-3,900 tons full load Dimensions: 104-118 x 13.2 x 4.2 meters (341-387 x 43 x 13 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,600 bhp, 17 knots Crew: 71-82 Cargo: up to 1,100 tons Small supply ships/tender configured for various roles. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1413 Freiburg 1968 Wilhelmshaven frigate support A1414 Glucksburg 1968 Wilhelmshaven FAC support A1418 Meersburg 1968 Kiel submarine tender

Elbe class (Type 404) supply tenders

Displacement: 3,450 tons full load Dimensions: 94.8 x 15.8 x 4.05 meters (311 x 52 x 13 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,300 bhp, 15 knots Aviation: aft helicopter deck Cargo: 24 20 ft. containers, 450 tons fuel, 11 tons lube oil, 27 tons provisions, 129 tons munitions Crew: 40 + 50 technicians/passengers Multirole tenders/repair/support/supply ships. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A511 Elbe 1993 Warnemnde missile boat tender A512 Mosel 1993 Oplenitz minecraft tender A513 Rhein 1993 Flensburg minecraft tender A514 Werra 1993 Olpenitz minecraft tender A515 Main 1994 Olpenitz missile boat tender A516 Donau 1994 Warnemdne missile boat tender

Oste class (Type 423) electronic surveillance ships

Displacement: 2,375 tons full load Dimensions: 83.5 x 14.6 x 4.18 meters (274 x 48 x 13.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 8,800 bhp, 18 knots Crew: 40 + 40 mission crew EW: Intercept suite Number Name Year Homeport Notes A50 Alster 1989 Kiel A52 Oste 1988 Kiel A53 Oker 1988 Kiel

Walchensee class (Type 703) coastal oilers

Displacement: 2,191 tons full load Dimensions: 71.9 x 11.2 x 4.28 meters (235 x 36.5 x 14 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,200 bhp, 12.5 knots Crew: 21 civilian Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1424 Walchensee 1966 Kiel A1425 Ammersee 1967 Kiel A1426 Tegernsee 1967 Wilhelmshaven A1427 Westensee 1967 Kiel

Planet (Type 752) oceanographic research ship

Displacement: 3,500 tons full load Dimensions: 73 x 25 x 6.8 meters Propulsion: diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 15 knots Crew: 25 + 20 mission crew A new survey ship to replace the old Planet. Number Name Year Homeport Notes [A?? Planet 2002 building]

Planet (Type 750) survey ship

Displacement: 1,917 tons full load Dimensions: 80.43 x 12.6 x 3.97 meters (264 x 41 x 13 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,390 bhp, 13.9 knots Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar for 1 helicopter Crew: 39 civilian + 13 scientists Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1452 Planet 1967

Helgoland class (Type 720) salvage tug

Displacement: 1,558 tons full load Dimensions: 67.9 x 12.74 x 4.2 meters (223 x 42 x 14 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,300 shp, 16.6 knots Crew: 34 Armament: 2 40 mm Salvage tug, equipped for firefighting, icebreaking and wreck location. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1458 Fehmarn 1967 Kiel

Baltrum class (Type 222) ocean tugs

Displacement: 1,039 tons full load Dimensions: 51.78 x 12.11 x 4.2 meters (170 x 40 x 13.5 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2,400 shp, 13.6 knots Crew: 24 Variously employed for training, salvage, firefighting, etc. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1439 Baltrum 1968 Neustadt A1440 Juist 1971 Neustadt A1441 Langeoog 1968 Eckernforde A1451 Wangerooge 1968 Wilhelmshaven A1452 Spiekeroog 1968 Kiel A1455 Norderney 1970 Wilhelmshaven

Bottsand class (Type 738) pollution control ships

Displacement: approx. 1,100 tons full load Dimensions: 46.3 x 12 x 3.1 meters Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 1 diesel, 2 shafts, 1,600 bhp, 10 knots Crew: 6 civilian Number Name Year Homeport Notes Y1643 Bottsand 1984 Warnemunde Y1644 Eversand 1988

Schwedeneck class (Type 748) trials craft

Displacement: 999 tons full load Dimensions: 56.5 x 10.8 x 3.65 meters (185 x 35.5 x 12 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 1,490 shp, 12.6 knots Crew: 13 civilian + 10 technicians Number Name Year Homeport Notes Y860 Schwedeneck 1987 Eckenforde Y861 Kronsort 1987 Eckenforde Y862 Helmsand 1988 Eckenforde

U4 class (Type 205) auxiliary submarines

Displacement: 455 tons submerged Dimensions: 43.5 x 4.6 x 3.8 meters (142.5 x 15 x 12.5 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 2,300 shp, 17 knots Crew: approx. 20 Former small coastal submarines converted to auxiliary duties: U11 as a padded torpedo target, U12 as a sonar trials platform. Number Name Year Homeport Notes S190 U11 1968/88 Kiel S191 U12 1969/92 Kiel

FW 5 (Type 705) coastal water tanker

Displacement: 647 tons full load Dimensions: 44.03 x 7.8 x 2.63 meters (144.5 x 25.5 x 8.5 feet) Propulsion: 1 diesel,1 shaft, 230 bhp, 9.5 knots Crew: 12 civilian Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1405 FW 5 1964

Eisvogel coastal tug

Displacement: 641 tons full load Dimensions: 37.8 x 9.7 x 4.2 meters (124 x 31 x 13.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,400 bhp, 13 knots Crew: 16 Capable of breaking ice. Number Name Year Homeport Notes A1401 Eisvogel 1961

Gorch Fock (Type 441) sail training ship

Displacement: 2,005 tons full load Dimensions: 89.32 x 12.02 x 5.25 meters (293 x 39.5 x 17 feet) Propulsion: Sail, 15 knots; 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 890 bhp, 10 knots Crew: 57 + 200 cadets Number Name Year Homeport Notes (A60) Gorch Fock 1958 Kiel
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