The Comandanti class of patrol vessels consists of four units operated by the Italian Navy, named as Nuove Unità Minori Combattenti
Comandante Foscari in the Mediterranean Sea in 2010
Comandante Foscari berthed in Augusta (Siracusa)
Sparviero-class patrol boat
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The Sparviero class, also known as the Nibbio class, are small hydrofoil missile boats capable of traveling at speeds of 46 knots. They were designed for and formerly used by the Italian Navy. The Jap
Comandanti-class patrol vessel
…the Mediterranean Sea in 2010 Class overview Name Comandanti class Builders Fincantieri, Riva Trigoso (La Spezia) Operators Italian Navy Preceded by Nibbio hydrofoils Cost €362 million for 4 vessels (FY 2000) €90.5 million per unit (FY 2000) In commission 2004 Planned 4 Completed 4 Active 4 General characteristics…
Italian Sparviero-class hydrofoil Nibbio underway