Greek frigate Psara
Greek Hydra-class frigate
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The Greek frigate Psara (F-454) (Greek: Φ/Γ Ψαρά) is the third ship of the Greek Hydra-class frigates. It is based on the Blohm + Voss MEKO 200 frigate class and was built by Hellenic Shipyards Co. at Skaramangas as part of the programme. She has participated in various NATO and international operations such as Sharp Guard, Decisive Enhancement, Operation Enduring Freedom, EU Operation Atalanta.
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Psara (F-454) (Φ/Γ Ψαρά (F-454) | |
| History | |
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 Greece | |
| Namesake | the Psara Island |
| Builder | Hellenic Shipyards Co. |
| Launched | 20 December 1994 |
| Commissioned | 1998 |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Hydra-class frigate |
| Displacement | 3,350 tons |
| Length | 117 m (383.9 ft) |
| Beam | 14.8 m (48.6 ft) |
| Draft | 6 m (19.7 ft) |
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| Speed | 31 knots (57 km/h) maximum |
| Range | 4,100 nmi (7,600 km; 4,700 mi) at 16 knots (30 km/h) (diesels) |
| Complement | 173 |
| Sensors & processing systems |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys | |
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| Aircraft carried | 1 |
| Aviation facilities | Hangar for 1 Sikorsky S-70B-6 Aegean Hawk helicopter |
On 29 March 2009, as flagship of EU NAVFOR Atalanta, Psara was involved in the capture of Somalian pirates fleeing from an unsuccessful hijack attempt on the German tanker Spessart, along with HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën, the Spanish frigate Victoria and USS Boxer.[2]
On 19 June 2024, in response to the Red Sea crisis, Psara was deployed to the Red Sea to protect shipping from Houthi attacks as part of the European Union's Operation Aspides. The ship was equipped with new electronic warfare and anti-drone systems for the mission.[3]
On 7 July 2024 in the Gulf of Aden, Psara, while providing close protection to a merchant vessel, engaged four UAVs which were posing a significant threat to the freedom of navigation. As a result, two UAVs were downed, while the rest changed their course.[4]
The ship called at India's Mumbai Port from 11 to 13 July 2025.[5]
In March 2026, Psara was deployed to Cyprus to assist in defense against Iranian attacks[6] together with the Kimon frigate and four F-16 fighter jets.[7]
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