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
Class and type: Datu Kalantiaw class
Type: Destroyer Escort/Frigate
Displacement: 1,390 tons standard
Length: 93 meters
Beam: 11 meters
Draft: 2.67 meters
Installed power: 5,800 hp
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
Source: Philippine Navy
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