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Tuesday 17 February 2015

Benin patrol boat Matelot Brice Kpomasse (P798) 1999/2003->2014

All sources supplied different details about when she entered naval service in Benin. Sometimes it’s claimed she was commissioned in 1999, other sources claims she was donated either 2000 or 2003 by China. With a displacement of 82 tons and as dimensions 25,0 x 4,1 x 1,4 metres. The 2 MWM V-S diesels supplied 1.000 bhp allowing with the two screws a speed of 14 knots and with a speed of 11 knots a range of 900 nautical miles. Her crew numbers 12 men. The armament consists of 2x2-14,5mm anti aircraft guns. Of the People’s Republic of Benin. All sources supplied different details about when she entered naval service in Benin. Sometimes it’s claimed she was commissioned in 1999, other sources claims she was donated either 2000 or 2003 by China.