Planet (research ship)
Planet of the German Navy is the most modern naval research ship within NATO.[1] It was built as a SWATH design in order to reduce the hull volume and to increase the ship's stability, particularly in high seas and at high speed.
 Type 751 Planet | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 Germany | |
| Name: | Planet |
| Operator: |
German Navy |
| Identification: |
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| Status: | Active as of 2018 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Unique research ship |
| Displacement: | 3,500 tonnes (3,445 long tons) |
| Length: | 73 m (239 ft 6 in) |
| Beam: | 27.20 m (89 ft 3 in) |
| Draft: | 6.80 m (22 ft 4 in) |
| Speed: | 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
| Complement: | 20 (+ 20 scientists) |
It is used for geophysics and naval technology trials and research.[1] While technically not armed, it is equipped with torpedo launch capability. Other weapons systems can be installed for weapon trials.
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Planet in 2008
References
- "Forschungsschiff "Planet"-Klasse (751)" (in German). Offizieller Internetauftritt der Marine. 27 November 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
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