FORT (ROSALIE) CLASS Flashcards
When was RFA FORT AUSTIN launched?
1978
What is the role of the FORT CLASS?
Solid support ships
When was the first of the FORT CLASS commissioned?
1979
How many ships are active in the FORT CLASS?
Two. RFA FORT ROSALIE and RFA FORT AUSTIN
What was RFA FORT ROSALIE originally called and when and why did this change?
RFA FORT GRANGE
May 2000
Avoid confusion with new FORT VICTORIA CLASS vessel RFA FORT GEORGE
How many holds does a FORT CLASS vessel have?
Four
What sort of stores can a FORT CLASS vessel carry?
Food, ammunition and explosives
What is the stores capacity of a FORT CLASS vessel?
3500tons
How many RAS points does a FORT CLASS vessel have?
Six, three each side
What alternative form of replenishment is a FORT CLASS vessel capable of achieving?
VertRep
Describe the aviation facilities of a FORT CLASS vessel?
One single spot flight deck
One emergency landing platform
Can support up to four sea kings
Describe the armament of a FORT CLASS vessel
Two 20mm guns
Two 7.62mm GPMG
What is the complement of a FORT CLASS vessel?
114 RFA personnel
How many embarked personnel can a FORT CLASS vessel accommodate?
45 aircrew/WAFU
What is the range of a FORT CLASS vessel?
10000nm
