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Purchased by Union Government of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa after the war (1945). Sold to Union Whaling Co. Ltd (A. E. Larsen) Durban, South Africa in 1948 and renamed MV Egeland. Broken up in 1959. [23] Converted to LL minesweeper in Hafia. Went into service in Mediterranean April 1942. Returned to Durban October 1945. 280 t whaler [25]
Harbour patrol boats: 26 boats - 1981-1982 4 tonnes - Built in South Africa by Tornado Products in 1980–81. Mine countermeasures (2 in service) River class: Minesweeper / patrol vessel: SAS Umkomaas: M1499 1981 390 tonnes - Built by Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany. Named after the river Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal. SAS Umzimkulu: M1142 1981 390 tonnes -
33 patrol boats were built in South Africa between 1980 and 1981 for service with the South African Navy.They were initially numbered beginning with Y 1500, but they were later renamed in South African service beginning keeping only the final two digits of their initial names, beginning with Y 02.
The South African Navy (SA Navy) is the naval warfare branch of the South African National Defence Force.. The Navy is primarily engaged in maintaining a conventional military deterrent, participating in counter-piracy operations, fishery protection, search and rescue, and upholding maritime law enforcement for the benefit of South Africa and its international partners.
Used for coastal patrols and low-intensity operations. Its ruggedness and ability to operate in various environments make it suitable for South Africa’s diverse terrain. [89] Super King Air: Transport: 2 It is versatile, capable of short takeoffs and landings on unimproved airfields, often used for short-haul missions. [90] C-212 Aviocar ...
The Warrior-class is based upon the highly successful Damen Stan Patrol 6211 and is designed with the patented Sea Axe Hull - the first to operate in South Africa. The straight-edged bow will improve safety and comfort when operating in the rough seas found off South Africa, as well as significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
The Warrior-class strike craft (ex Minister class) are in service with the South African Navy, with the design being a modified Sa'ar 4 ()-class fast attack craft. [1] The class was initially known as the Minister class as all the boats were named after South African Ministers of Defence, before being renamed Warrior-class after 1994.
South Africa: Submachine gun: 9×19mm Parabellum: 22 or 32-round magazines. An indigenously designed 9mm submachine gun similar in appearance to the MAC-10. In service since 1984. HK MP5 [3] Germany: Submachine gun: 9×19mm Parabellum: 30 or 40-round magazines. Used by the SOSF and military police. Assault rifles & Battle rifles Vektor R4 [4 ...