Rossetti-class research vessel

Summary

The Rossetti class of coastal research vessels consists of two units operated by the Italian Marina Militare and named as "Nave Esperienze" (experiencies ship).[1] The vessels are used by Centro Supporto Sperimentazioni Navali (Navy experimental support centre) for technologies research and development trials on ASW weapons.

Class overview
NameRossetti class
BuildersCantiere Navale Picchiotti, Viareggio (Livorno)
Operators Italian Navy
In commission1986–1989
Planned2
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
TypeCoastal research vessel
Displacement324/330 tonnes, full load
Length44.6 m (146 ft)
Beam7.9 m (26 ft)
Draught2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Propulsion
Speed12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Range1,700 nautical miles (3,100 km; 2,000 mi)
Crew
  • - 17, of which:
  • - 2 officials
  • - 15 sailors
Sensors and
processing systems
2 x GEM Elettronica SPN-753 navigation radar, X band

Features edit

  • Raffaele Rossetti (A 5315) is fitted with WASS 533 mm torpedo launcher.

Specifically designed for experiments, new technologies tests in relation to weapon and platform systems, the unit is mainly operated by the Permanent Commission for Experiments on War Materials at La Spezia.

  • Vincenzo Martellotta (A 5320) is fitted with WASS B515/3 324 mm torpedo launcher

Ships edit

  Italian Navy - Rossetti class
Name Pennant
number
Displacement
full load
Laid down Launched Commissioned Motto
Raffaele
Rossetti
A 5315 324 tonnes 12 July 1986 20 December 1986 Fortior in asperis
Vincenzo
Martellotta
A 5320 330 tonnes 1987 1988 December 1989 Rerum cognoscere causas

References edit

  1. ^ "Raffaele Rossetti – Marina Militare". www.marina.difesa.it. Archived from the original on 2015-09-20.

External links edit

  • Rossetti (A 5315) Marina Militare website