First steel cut for future Colombian Navy frigate

The completed ship will have a length of 107.5 metres, a beam of 14.02 metres, a displacement of more than 2,800 tonnes, and a crew complement of 100. A combined diesel or electric propulsion arrangement that includes two 10MW main engines and Kongsberg Maritime controllable-pitch propellers will deliver a top speed of 26 knots and a range of 8,200 nautical miles.

The onboard equipment will include Saab electronics consisting of radars, fire control systems and a combat management system. The armament will consist of a BAE Systems Bofors 40mm naval gun, surface-to-surface missiles, and surface-to-air missiles.

The PES frigates will also be used for anti-submarine warfare missions.