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GdF Di Bartolo G3
The Guardia di Finanza is an Italian military body that was established in 1861, its main task was customs guard and fight against smuggling, in case of war it had to defend the national borders, as happened in the two world wars. Currently the Guardia di Finanza is a highly specialized body for the fight against crime and terrorism, its air and naval means are cutting edge, the naval sector of the Guardia di Finanza is made up of Coast Guard Ships and Patrol Ships. The “Di Bartolo” is part of a new class of five fast coastal patrol (Di Bartolo G3, Avallone G4, Oltramonti G5, Barbarisi G6, Paolini G7), derived from the “Bignani” class compared to which they have the hull lengthened from 27m to 35m and represent the evolution of the fast coastal patrol already in service and the most high-performance and technologically advanced in the Guardia di Finanza fleet. Equipped with two MTU 16V 396 TB94 diesel engines that allow it to reach a maximum speed of 35 knots, the vessel, thanks to the hull built in composite materials and its particular characteristics, can cruise even in particularly adverse sea weather conditions. The armament system consists of a 30/82mm OTO Melara cannon, two 7.62mm MG 42/59 machine guns and a Medusa MK 3 aiming system, the on-board electronic systems are also cutting edge. Entered into service in 2003/2007, they are still in service.
Specifications:
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Crew: Officers, Second Chiefs, Sergeants and Seamen: 22
Hull material: Polyester resin with sized and layered fiberglass reinforcements.
Displacement Full load: 134 tons
Dimensions:
Length: 35,50m
Width: 7,55m
Full Load Draft: 1,10m
Engine System:
2 x MTU type 16V 396 TB94 Diesel (3433 hp each engine)
2 Propellers
Power: 6866 hp / 5120 kW
Speed: 35 knots (65 km/h)
Autonomy: 1320 NM (2445 km) at 15 knots (28 km/h)
Armament:
1 x OTO Melara cannon 30/82mm Compact - elevation: -15 / +75
2 x MG 42/59 machine guns 7,62mm
Electronic equipments:
1 x RADAR GEM 3072A ARPA in band I
1 x RADAR Gemant 2(v) type
1 x RADAR type DSC SC/1210
1 x Medusa MK 3 Targeting System
Photos:
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Sources:
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(https://www.gdf.gov.it/it/chi-siamo/organizzazione/specializzazioni/servizio-navale-polizia-del-mare/chi-siamo/flotta-navale/unita-navali-operative/pattugliatore-veloce/pattugliatore-veloce-classe-di-bartolo)
referenceFPB - Intermarine
Avallone
Flotta del Servizio Navale della Guardia di Finanza | Tutto sul mare
Italy 30 mm/82 (1.2") Compact - NavWeaps