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Netherlands Damen Naval
Holland class
A class of offshore patrol vessels built for the Royal Netherlands Navy, designed for constabulary, counter-piracy and maritime-security tasks rather than high-intensity warfare, with a lean crew enabled by extensive automation. Its hull design has also formed the basis for export patrol-vessel offers by Damen.
In service since 2011 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
3,750
t
21.5
kn
5,000
nmi
50
crew
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Netherlands export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2011. Status: active · ~4 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 1x 76 mm main gun |
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Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 108.4 m |
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Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | Thales Scout Mk3 surface-search radar |
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Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 4 |
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| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public Damen Naval and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the main armament of the Damen Naval Holland class? +
The Damen Naval Holland class's primary weapon is the 1x 76 mm main gun.
What is the Damen Naval Holland class used for? +
The Damen Naval Holland class is a warship typically used for isr.
How many countries operate the Damen Naval Holland class? +
The Damen Naval Holland class is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Damen Naval Holland class cost? +
Damen Naval Holland class: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
