Ship profile
Bouchard
ARA P 51 - Argentina - Bouchard Class OPV 87
Key facts
Country
Argentina
Class
Bouchard Class OPV 87
Type
Offshore Patrol Vessel
Status
active
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Bouchard OPV 87 class is Argentina's modern offshore patrol vessel programme and is focused on maritime security rather than high-end combat. It supports EEZ surveillance, fisheries control, search-and-rescue support and persistent South Atlantic presence, with a gun, radar and helicopter-capable deck facilities. The class is important because it gives Argentina reliable patrol capacity for a large maritime area.
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