Bergamini Carlo - Marina Militare

Frigates

Classe Bergamini

con forza e fedeltà

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The French-Italian FREMM cooperation programme envisages, for Italy, the construction of ten European Multi-Mission Frigates (6 General Purpose version - characterised by enhanced flexibility of use - and 4 ASW variants, for more specialised operational deployment). Deliveries have been scheduled for a seven-year period from 2013 to 2019, at an average rate of one unit per year.

Both variants feature excellent anti-air and anti-surface capabilities, and may be equipped with SH-90/EH101 helicopters. The ASW variant are fitted with towed sonar and torpedo launchers.

The new frigates will replace older Maestrale- and Soldato-class vessels.

The first ship to bear the name Bergamini served in the Italian Navy from 1962 to 1983. The frigate was built at CRDA shipyards, Monfalcone, and was launched on June 16 1960. With a displacement of 1526 tons and a length of 94 metres, the vessel could reach a 26 knots speed.

Armament consisted of three 76/62 MMI guns, an anti-submarine depth-charge mortar and six triple torpedo-tubes; the ship was propelled by diesel engines driving two shafts. The Bergamini-class frigates were the first ASW helicopter-capable ships. Their flight deck was considerably extended to carry out AB212 ASW helicopters operations.

The motto of ship Carlo Bergamini, "con forza e fedeltà", meaning "with strength and loyalty", is a translation of the Latin phrase "Fortiter ac fideliter". The previous units named after Bergamini have adopted the same motto.

The Crest, shared by all the FREMM units, depicts the silhouette of the ship highlighting the state of the art systems, sensors and artillery, embarked on the new frigate, as well as her stealth characteristics. The motto of the ship and her optical badge (F 590) are inscribed against a blue background. On the left is the effigy of Admiral Carlo Bergamini - the only detail distinguishing the Crest from the other FREMMS. The Crest is surmounted by the name of the Unit and the towered crown with rostra symbolizing the Italian Navy.

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Frigates

Bergamini

F 590

Impostata il:	07/08/2008
Varata il:	16/07/2011
Cantiere:	Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso
Dislocamento:	6.688 t
Lunghezza:	144 m
Larghezza:	19.0 m
Immersione:	8,68 m
Apparato motore:	CODLAG, 1 General Electric LM 2500 + gas turbine, 42.912 hp (32 MW); 4 Isotta Fraschini diesel; 11.27 hp (8.4 MW); 2 motors, 5900 hp (4.4 MW); 2 shafts; cp props; 1 azimuth thruster (1 MW)
Potenza:	36750 KW (49282,55 HP )
Velocità:	28 Kt
Autonomia:	7,000 nm
Armamento:	1 OTO Melara 127/64 mm VULCANO gun; OtoBreda 76/62 mm SR-DAVIDE gun; OtoBreda 25 mm guns; PAAMS missile system with Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles; 2 Eurotorp MU-90 Torpedo launchers; 2 SH-90A / 1 SH-90A + 1 EH-101 helicopter
Equipaggio:	167