HNLMS Lynx
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HNLMS Lynx was a frigate that served between 1956 and 1961 in the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN).[1] She was built in Italy at the Breda Cantieri Navale and based on the Albatros-class corvette.[2] Lynx was transferred to the Netherlands in 1956 by the United States as part of the Mutual Defense Assistance Program (MDAP).[3] On arrival she was initially added to the Roofdier class, however, as sole ship of its design Lynx was deemed unsuitable and eventually put in reserve.[4][3] Five years later, in 1961, Lynx was transferred to Italy where she was renamed Aquila.[2]
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Former HNLMS Lynx in Italian service as Aquila in 1978. | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | |
| Name | Lynx |
| Builder | Breda Cantieri Navale S.B.A. Mestre, Venice, Italy |
| Laid down | 25 July 1953 |
| Launched | 31 July 1954 |
| Commissioned | 2 October 1956 |
| Identification | F 823 |
 Italy | |
| Name | Aquila |
| Acquired | 1961 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Frigate (1956-1961) |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 76.29 m (250 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in) |
| Draught | 2.54 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) |
| Crew | 99 |
| Sensors & processing systems | QCU-2 sonar |
| Armament |
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Design
The design of Lynx was based on the Albatros-class corvette.[2] She had a standard displacement of 800 tonnes (790 long tons) and a full load displacement of 950 tonnes (930 long tons).[5] When it came to measurements Lynx had a length of 76.29 metres (250 ft 4 in), a beam of 9.60 metres (31 ft 6 in) and a draught of 2.54 metres (8 ft 4 in).[6] The ship's complement was 99.[6]
Armament and sensors
Lynx was armed with two 7.6-centimetre (3.0 in) naval guns and two 40-millimetre (1.6 in) guns.[3] In addition, she was equipped with two hedgehogs, a single depth charge rack and four depth charge throwers.[6] Furthermore, Lynx mounted a QCU-2 sonar.[5]
Propulsion
Lynx was equipped with two Fiat diesel engines that could produce 5,200 brake horsepower (3,900 kW).[5] This could drive the two shafts of Lynx to maximum speed of 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph).[3] At a speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) she had a range of 2,400 nautical miles (4,400 km; 2,800 mi).[5]