ARM Revolucion (P-164)

2010 MODERN NAVY

• 1 History of the ARM Revolution (P-164)
• 2 ARM Revolution (P-164) Specification
  • 2.1 Basic
  • 2.2 Roles
  • 2.3 Dimensions
  • 2.4 Weight
  • 2.5 Performance
  • 2.6 Performance
  • 2.7 Armor
  • 2.8 Wing

History of the ARM Revolution (P-164)

The Mexican Navy has commissioned the construction of eight Oaxaca-class offshore patrol ships. The vehicles are properly equipped for patrolling missions in and around Mexican waters along the Gulf and Pacific coasts, with a range of conventional projectile-launching systems.

In August 2015, 4 of the 8 planned were delivered. The name Oaxaca comes from the state of Oaxaca.

Mexico, with approximately 9,330 kilometers of coastline, has had internal problems for decades related to illegal immigration to the United States and the drug trade involving many of its neighbors. As such, its naval resources are as important as its ground forces in weeding out those seeking to violate national and international laws.

Offshore Patrol Ships provide the speed and firepower needed to intercept illicit cargo in and out of Mexico.

The ARM Revolucion (P-164) became the fourth ship in the Oaxaca class when it entered service with the Mexican Navy in 2010. Her sisters ARM Oaxaca (P-161), ARM Baja California (P-162) and ARM Independencia (P-163) came online in May 2003, April 2003 and 2010 respectively.

These warships offer more than a show of muscle, as their hulls are capable of navigating shoals when operating offshore, and can operate in deep water when required - so these warships are deployed for missions involving surveillance, humanitarian services and general maritime. in the role.

The Revolucion has a displacement of 1,680 tons (short), an overall length of 282 feet, a beam of 34.3 feet, and a draft of 11.7 feet. Her machine consists of 2 Caterpillar V16 Series 3616 diesel engines driving 2 axles at 20 knots. She carries a Terma Scanter 2001 series sensor, as well as a Selex NA-25 series radar and electro-optical fire control system (FCS).

A complete navigation/surface search kit also forms part of her contemporary interiors. A typical crew consists of 77 personnel, it can also accommodate up to 40 Marines for amphibious assault work or special forces for covert operations. Her cockpit is aft and can support up to 1 medium helicopter, usually a Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) AS565 Panther.

A full-service hangar is part of her hull design.

In terms of armament, the Revolution lacks the advanced missile guidance hardware seen in American, Russian, and European warships, as her role requires a more modest automatic cannon and medium and heavy machine guns. Her primary armament is a deck-mounted Italian-origin 76mm Otobreda gun, supported by two Italian OTO Melara Mod 517 remote control systems.

Her kit is completed by an Italian 30mm OTO Melara automatic cannon.

Her profile shows a noticeably short bow with raised sides. The deck guns and turrets were mounted directly forward, with the bridge and superstructure just aft. The superstructure is continuous along the length of the vessel forward of the flight deck, with a main mast attached to house the vessel's main sensor and processing components.

The funnel is well integrated into the ship's superstructure near midship and has a modern, understated design. The hangar is the last part of the structure, and the remaining deck space is reserved for a helipad.

ARM Revolution (P-164) Specification

Basic

Roles

Dimensions

Weight

Performance

Performance

Armor

Wing