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SIMILAN-class replenishment oiler

Country of Origin: Thailand


 1 SIMILAN-class REPLENISHMENT OILER (AOR) (Chinese FUQING class)

 Name      Pendant    Launched       Commissioned    Status
 SIMILAN   871        Nov. 9, 1995   Sept. 12, 1996   Active

The SIMILAN is a modified, flush-decked version of the Chinese navy's FUQING class. The layout resembles that of the French DURANCE class.

In service.

In January 1993, Thailand opened bidding for the design of a new replenishment ship for its fleet. China won the bid and the SIMILAN...

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