BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151)

BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) is the second ship of the Jose Rizal-class of guided missile frigates in service with the Philippine Navy.[1] She is able to conduct multi-role operations such anti-surface warfare (ASUW), anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and limited anti-air warfare (AAW).[2] She is one of the service's primary warship until the introduction of new and more powerful contemporaries.

The BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) Frigate of the Philippine Navy (PN), Photo taken at the Manila South Harbor
 Philippines
NameBRP Antonio Luna
NamesakeAntonio Narciso Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta
Ordered24 October 2016
BuilderHyundai Heavy Industries
Cost₱7.872B (FY2016) excluding munitions
Laid down23 May 2019
Launched8 November 2019
Commissioned19 March 2021
IdentificationFF-151
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class and typeJose Rizal-class frigate
Displacement2,600 tonnes
Length107.5 m (352.7 ft)
Beam13.8 m (45.3 ft)
Draft3.65 m (12 ft 0 in)
Depth6.9 m (22 ft 8 in)
Installed power4 × MTU-STX 12V2000-M41B diesel generators, each producing around 650 kW (872 shp)
Propulsion
Speed25 kn (46.3 km/h; 28.8 mph)
Range4500 nmi (8,334 km)
Endurance30 days
Boats & landing
craft carried		2 × RHIB
Complement
  • Accommodation for 110 persons:
  • Crew: 65
  • Non-organic: 25
  • Additional personnel: 20
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Combat System:
  • Hanwha Systems Naval Shield Baseline 2 Integrated CMS
  • Search radar:
  • Hensoldt TRS-3D Baseline D multi-mode phased array C-band radar
  • Navigation radar:
  • Kelvin Hughes SharpEye I-band & E/F-band radars
  • Fire control radar:
  • Selex ES NA-25X fire control radar
  • Electro-Optical Tracking System:
  • Safran PASEO NS electro-optical
  • Tactical Data Link:
  • Hanwha Systems Link P (Link K Derivative)
  • Air warfare Data Link 16 (planned)
  • Maritime Data Link 22 (planned)
  • Sonar:
  • Harris Model 997 medium frequency active/passive hull mounted sonar
  • Thales CAPTAS-2 Towed Array Sonar (planned)
Electronic warfare
& decoys
  • ESM:
    Elbit Systems Elisra NS9300A
  • Countermeasures:
    2 × Terma C-Guard DL-6T decoy launchers
Armament
Aircraft carried1 × AW159 Wildcat naval helicopter
Aviation facilitiesEnclosed hangar and flight deck

History

The BRP Antonio Luna sailed to Palawan on their first deployment.[3]

The BRP Antonio Luna conduct a man overboard drill in the West Philippine Sea on February 21, 2022.[4]

Construction and design

The BRP Antonio Luna was designed and built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea and is a derivative of the Incheon-class frigates of the Republic of Korea Navy. Changes were made on the base design by making use of features found on newer frigates of the R.O.K. Navy, considering reduced radar cross-section by having cleaner lines, smooth surface design, reduced overhangs and a low free-board.[5]

On September 17, 2018, the steel cutting ceremony was held for P160 (project number of second of two frigates) at HHI shipyard at the Shin Hwa Tech facility in Pohang City, South Korea, marking the first step of the ship's construction journey.[6]

The BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) Frigate and the BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) Vessel escorting the BRP Tarlac (LD-601) Landing Dock (LD) during the 2021 Dagat, Langit at Lupa (DAGIT-PA) Joint Exercise of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

On December 20, 2018, Lorenzana announced at a press conference the names of the two future frigates being built by HHI: BRP Jose Rizal and BRP Antonio Luna.[7]

On May 23, 2019, HHI held the keel laying ceremony for P160 at HHI shipyard, marking the formal start of the construction of the ship.[8] In the press briefing the same day, a Hanwha official said that Link 16 will likely not be compatible for the frigates until 2020 because of issues between US and South Korea.[6]

On November 8, 2019, HHI launched the second ship, the prospective BRP Antonio Luna, at Ulsan shipyard in South Korea.[9]

The ship's outfitting, sea trials and delivery were affected by restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] HHI conducted sea trials to test the ship's seaworthiness, propulsion, communications, weapons and sensor systems.[11][12]

On December 18, 2020, the Philippine Navy's Technical Inspection and Acceptance Committee declared that the ship is compliant with the agreed technical specifications after witnessing its sea trials.[13] This paved way for the frigate re-docking and final outfitting before delivery.[13]

On January 29, 2021, the prospective BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) was approved for delivery and acceptance by a joint Department of National Defense and Philippine Navy inspection team.[14]

On February 9, 2021, the ship was met by BRP Jose Rizal in the vicinity of Capones Island, Zambales after leaving South Korea four days ago.[15] This was complemented by a fly-by of three FA-50 light fighter jets from the Philippine Air Force.[15]

On March 19, 2021, the ship was officially commissioned as BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151). The ceremony happened at 8 o`clock in the morning at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila.[16] It was attended by Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Philippine Navy Rear Admiral Adelius Bordado.[16]

See also

References
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  2. "Delivery of primary weapons for Navy frigates set for 2021, 2022". Philippine News Agency. December 30, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  3. "BRP Antonio Luna deployed to maiden mission in Palawan".
  4. "BRP Antonio Luna performs 'man overboard' drills in WPS".
  5. "Hyundai Heavy Industries To Build Two 2,600 Ton Frigates For Philippine Navy". Defense World. October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
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  7. Nepomuceno, Priam (December 20, 2018). "Lorenzana reveals names of PH's first-missile capable frigates". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  8. Tiamzon, Gaile (May 23, 2019). "Keel Laying Ceremony Held For Future BRP Antonio Luna". Mintfo. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  9. Mangosing, Frances (November 8, 2019). "LOOK: Korean shipyard launches PH Navy's second missile-capable frigate". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  10. Sadongdong, Martin (August 10, 2020). "Delivery of future BRP Antonio Luna delayed due to pandemic — Navy chief". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  11. Nepomuceno, Priam (October 8, 2020). "BRP Antonio Luna's 1st sea acceptance trials 'satisfactory': Navy". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  12. Nepomuceno, Priam (December 14, 2020). "BRP Antonio Luna out to sea for weapons, sensors trial: PH Navy". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  13. Nepomuceno, Priam (December 19, 2020). "2nd missile-frigate BRP Antonio Luna completes sea trials". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  14. Nepomuceno, Priam (January 29, 2021). "PH's 2nd missile frigate certified 'ready for delivery'". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  15. Nepomuceno, Priam (February 9, 2021). "2nd missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna now in PH waters". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  16. "Philippine Navy commissions second and final José Rizal-class guided-missile frigate".
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