BRP Rajah Humabon | Inquirer News

BRP Rajah Humabon

02:18 AM June 18, 2011

The last World War II-era Destroyer Escort/Frigate in active service; one of three ex-USN Cannon-class destroyer escorts that served the Philippine Navy

Acquired: Dec. 23, 1978

Commissioned: Feb. 27, 1980

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Class and type: Datu Kalantiaw class

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Type: Destroyer Escort/Frigate

Displacement: 1,390 tons standard

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Length: 93 meters

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Beam: 11 meters

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Draft: 2.67 meters

Installed power: 5,800 hp

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Propulsion:

* 2 x GM EMP 16-645E7 (Turbo) Main Diesel Engines

* 2 x GM EMP 8-268A Auxiliary Diesel Engines with 200 kW Generator

* 1 x GM EMP 3-268A Auxiliary Diesel Engine with 100 kW Generator

* 2 x shafts

Speed: 39 km/h (21 knots)

Maximum range: 10,800 nmi (20,000 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h)

Complement: 165 personnel

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Source: Philippine Navy

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