The state -of -the -art frigate of the Navy “HN Kimon“, The first of the Greek frigates Multipurpose Class FDI Shipmentsentered the second phase of marine tests, off the coast of Brittany in France.

According to Naval News, which was found at sea in one of the tests, With a length of 122 meters and a displacement of 4,500 tonnes, the Kimon frigate is ready to become “one of the most capable and technological advanced surface warships in its class”.

The second phase of Hylasian tests began in early July and is scheduled to last three weeks.

During the Sea Trials, the Greek Navy focuses its attention on battle systems and platform systemsincluding radar, communications, electronic warfare suite, navigation equipment, etc.

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Each system is thoroughly tested under a variety of arrangements and conditions for the simulation of the entire spectrum script that the ship may face.

Promotion and navigation systems were tested during the first 24 -hour maritime test in early June.

According to SKAI envoy, Greek executives are impressed by the capabilities of the “Kimon” frigate who comes to change the data in the Eastern Mediterranean since there is no corresponding ship in the world with these anti -submarine, anti -aircraft capabilities and surface warfare.

There will be two more test stages and in December, the “Kimon” frigate will sail to Brest to pick up her weapons before reaching the Salamis naval base in late 2025.

Following the tradition of the frigate “Kimon” will be followed by the tradition of the frigate “Nearchos” in the spring of 2026 and the autumn of the same year the tradition of the “Formion” frigate.

Central Photo: Kimon frigate starts marine tests – Source: naval-group.com