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International Military - Anti Aircraft Warfare (AAW) specialization is not so inherent in the Bergamini class. This is because the Bergamini class only has a few vertical missile launchers (VLS).
Quoting from navalnews.com, the VLS in the Bergamini class consists of 18 vertical missile launchers. And the position of the tube is in front of the Bergamini class. It is known that the Bergamini class can carry Aster 15 and Aster 30 air defense missiles.
With these missiles, the role of the Bergamini class in air defense can still be relied on. Although the number of vertical launcher tubes of the Bergamini class is clearly small and is inferior to the Iver Huitfeldt class. Please note that the Iver Huitfeldt class has a total of 56 vertical missile launchers and the Bergamini class loses.
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Although the Bergamini class loses in the quantity of vertical missile launchers, the Bergamini class is an expert in other things. This means that this warship has a specialization ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare). It is shown that one of the weapons in the Bergamini class has MILAS made by MBDA. Quoting from mbda-systems.com, MILAS is derived from the OTOMAT MK2 missile system,
But MILAS is designed to carry and release the MU-90 light torpedo. As a result, the MILAS missile can accelerate a torpedo attack near a designated submarine position.
For this reason, MILAS, which is the mainstay of the Bergamini class, is easily shown by the ship's sonar. Or by ASW or MPA helicopters in collaboration with the Bergamini class using MILAS.
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It is known that the MILAS Bergamini class is able to cover a distance of more than 35 km in all directions. The effectiveness of the Bergamini class MILAS system depends on the ability to update tracks.
And the release point of the MILAS Bergamini class torpedo was right on target. In addition, the Bergamini class also has a Teseo Mk2 anti-ship missile. But for the export version of Otomat Mk2, it can be installed in the Bergamini class.
The Teseo Mk2 uses an updated inertial guide with commands from the Bergamini class command. And has a range of up to 350 km and makes the Bergamini class powerful. As well as 2 DCNS Sylver A43 vertical launch systems installed in the Bergamini class.
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The Bergamini class frigates are equipped with the Milas all-weather anti-submarine weapon system. Milas is the flagship of the Bergamini class, derived from Otomat Mk2. And the Bergamini-class guided missile can carry and release light torpedoes like the MU-90. Meanwhile, the role of the LWT class torpedo can be carried by the Bergamini class.
With this, the role of the Bergamini class can be very reliable in the anti-submarine role. Then the sonar suite of the Bergamini class ships includes the Thales Type 4110 hull-mounted sonar. As a result, the Bergamini class is able to deal with Thales Type 4929 very low frequency active crane sonar.
Selex's G band EMPAR multifunctional phased array radar is in the Bergamini class. As a result, the Bergamini class has an integrated fire control radar for missile systems. The infrared search and track system in the Bergamini class can provide surveillance. From this system, the Bergamini class also has the KRONOS Grand Naval radar technology.
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The KRONOS Grand Naval Bergamini class radar is known to have AESA technology. In addition, the Bergamini class also has a length dimension of about 144 meters.
From a length of 144 meters, the Bergamini class has a full displacement weight of up to 6,500 tons. With this weight, it is clear that the Bergamini class is powerful enough for a frigate class. It is clear on the fincantieri.com page, the Bergamini class has a fairly high cruising range.
It is known that the cruising range of the Bergamini class can reach a distance of 6,000 miles (9,656 km) at a speed of 15 knots (27.7 km/h). With this quality, it is clear that the Bergamini class can withstand the sea for up to 45 days. Then for a complete Bergamini class crew, it can carry 145 people. Meanwhile, the total crew accommodation that can be carried by the Bergamini class can reach 200 people. This means that the Bergamini class is able to carry special troops and marine landing troops for certain missions.