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*2 × triple Leonardo (WASS) B-515/3 launcher for [[MU90 Impact|MU 90 torpedoes]]
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*2 × SITEP MASS CS-424 acoustic guns
*4 x MBDA [[Otomat#MILAS|MILAS]] missiles
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'''''Virginio Fasan''''' '''(F 591)''' is a [[FREMM multipurpose frigate|Carlo Bergamini-class frigate]] of the [[Italian Navy]]. Which in turn were developed by the [[FREMM multipurpose frigate]] program.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fincantieri {{!}} Bergamini Class|url=https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/naval-vessels/bergamini-class/|access-date=2020-11-22|website=www.fincantieri.com|language=en}}</ref>
'''''Virginio Fasan'' (F 591)''' is a [[FREMM multipurpose frigate|''Carlo Bergamini''-class]] [[frigate]] of the [[Italian Navy]]. The vessel was constructed [[Fincantieri]]'s [[La Spezia]] shipyard and was [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 31 March 2012. The frigate has been deployed on [[EUNAVFOR]] missions to counter piracy and attacks on commercial shipping in the [[Red Sea]].


== Development and design ==
== Development and design ==
Planning assumptions for the Italian Navy are 10 FREMM-IT (4 ASW variants and 6 GP variants) at a cost of [[€]]5.9 billion. FREMM-IT will replace the {{sclass-|Maestrale|frigate|5}} and {{sclass-|Lupo|frigate|0}} frigates in service with the Italian Navy. In the 2013 Italian budget, the Italian government laid out the necessary financing for two more GP variants (FREMM-IT 7 & 8) and the contract was awarded in September 2013. On 15 April 2015, the Italian Parliament confirmed the deal between [[Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation|OCCAR]] and [[:it:Orizzonte Sistemi Navali|Orizzonte Sistemi Navali Spa]] (Fincantieri and Finmeccanica, since 2017 [[Leonardo S.p.A.|Leonardo]]) to begin building units 9 and 10, for 764 million Euros.
Planning assumptions for the [[Italian Navy]] are ten FREMM-IT, four [[anti-submarine warfare]] (ASW) variants and six general purpose (GP) variants, at a cost of [[€]]5.9 billion. FREMM-IT will replace the {{sclass|Maestrale|frigate|5}} and {{sclass|Lupo|frigate|0}} frigates in service with the Italian Navy. In the 2013 Italian budget, the Italian government laid out the necessary financing for two more GP variants (FREMM-IT 7 & 8) and the contract was awarded in September 2013. On 15 April 2015, the Italian Parliament confirmed the deal between [[Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation|OCCAR]] and [[:it:Orizzonte Sistemi Navali|Orizzonte Sistemi Navali Spa]] (Fincantieri and Finmeccanica, since 2017 [[Leonardo S.p.A.|Leonardo]]) to begin building units 9 and 10, for 764 million Euros.


As of 16 April 2015, the Italian government has approved funding for all ten FREMM-IT to be delivered to the Italian Navy (4 ASW variants and 6 GP variants).<ref>{{cite web|title=Fincantieri - Bergamini Class|url=https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/naval-vessels/bergamini-class/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629074232/https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/naval-vessels/bergamini-class/|archive-date=29 June 2018|accessdate=11 April 2018|website=www.fincantieri.com}}</ref>
As of 16 April 2015, the Italian government approved funding for all ten FREMM-IT to be delivered to the Italian Navy.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bergamini Class|url=https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/naval-vessels/bergamini-class/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629074232/https://www.fincantieri.com/en/products-and-services/naval-vessels/bergamini-class/|archive-date=29 June 2018|access-date=11 April 2018|publisher=Fincantieri}}</ref>


FREMM-IT 9 & 10 will have undisclosed enhanced capabilities. All 10 Italian FREMM-ITs have extended AAW capabilities, with SAAM-ESD CMS, Aster 30 and Aster 15 missiles for extended area defence. SAAM-ESD CMS use Leonardo MFRA, a 3D active radar (AESA), an evolved version of the Leonardo [[EMPAR]] PESA radar (previously embarked on Horizon-class destroyers and the aircraft carrier ''Cavour''). Since the 7th FREMM-IT, there will be updates, such as new conformal IFF antenna and much more stealth response. Since the 9th FREMM-IT, SCLAR-H replaced with Leonardo ODLS-20. In 2017 the Italian FREMM refit started with the installation on each of 2 SITEP MS-424 acoustic guns.
FREMM-IT 9 & 10 have undisclosed enhanced capabilities. All ten Italian FREMM-ITs have extended anti-air warfare capabilities, with SAAM-ESD CMS, Aster 30 and Aster 15 missiles for extended area defence. SAAM-ESD CMS use Leonardo MFRA, a 3D active radar (AESA), an evolved version of the Leonardo [[EMPAR]] PESA radar (previously embarked on Horizon-class destroyers and the aircraft carrier ''Cavour''). Since the seventh FREMM-IT, there ships have been updated, such as new conformal IFF antenna and much more stealth response. Since the ninth FREMM-IT, SCLAR-H replaced with Leonardo ODLS-20. In 2017 the Italian FREMM refit started with the installation on each of two SITEP MS-424 acoustic guns.

In 2020 it was reported that Italy would sell its last two FREMM-class frigates in the current production line (Spartaco Schergat and Emilio Bianchi) to Eqypt. Spartaco Schergat was in the final stage of her sea trials while Emilio Bianchi would follow within one year. The deal reportedly also involved other military equipment and was worth 1.2 billion Euros.<ref>https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2020/october/9070-egypt-would-have-signed-an-order-with-italy-for-the-delivery-of-two-fremm-frigates.html</ref> It was reported that Italy would then order two additional FREMM frigates to replace those transferred to Egypt with the anticipated delivery of the replacements by 2024.<ref>https://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/feature/5/212739/italian-minister-confirms-sale-of-two-frigates-to-egypt%3B-two-more-may-follow.html</ref>


== Construction and career ==
== Construction and career ==
On 31 March 2012, the ship, named after [[Virginio Fasan]], was launched. The frigate was [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] into the Italian Navy on 19 December 2013 and is based at La Spezia as part of [[2° Comando Gruppo Navale]].<ref name="fasan">{{cite web |url=https://www.marina.difesa.it/noi-siamo-la-marina/mezzi/forze-navali/Pagine/FasanVirginio.aspx |title=Fasan |publisher=Italian Navy |language=it |access-date=25 June 2024}}</ref>
On 31 March 2012, the launching ceremony of the ship took place at the [[Fincantieri]] plants in [[La Spezia]], in the presence of the Chief of Defense, General Biagio Abrate, of the Chief of Staff of the Navy team admiral [[Bruno Branciforte]], and the CEO of Fincantieri Giuseppe Bono. The ship christening was conducted by Mrs. Gina Fasan, daughter of Non-commissioned officer [[Virginio Fasan]] to whom the ship is named after.


''Virginio Fasan'' was deployed as part of [[EUNAVFOR]]'s counter-piracy [[Operation Atalanta]] in 2017. On 18 November, the ship responded to a series of attacks on a [[container ship]] and a [[fishing vessel]]. The attacks on the container ship included the use of [[rocket-propelled grenade]]s. ''Virginio Fasan'' located the assailants and a team of [[Italian marine]]s were deployed via the frigate's helicopter to detain the pirates. A [[Whaler (boat)|motor whaler]] and a [[skiff]] were captured and six people were detained by the marines.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/italian-marines-detain-six-suspected-pirates |title=Italian Marines Detain Six Suspected Pirates |work=The Maritime Executive |date=19 November 2017 |access-date=25 June 2024}}</ref>
== Gallery ==
[[File:Virginio Fasan in Hudson River NYC.jpg|thumb|''Virginio Fasan'' in Hudson River, New York City, May 2023]]
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On 29 April 2024, while deployed to the [[Red Sea]] as part of the European Union's [[Operation Aspides]], ''Virginio Fasan'' shot down a [[Houthi]] [[unmanned aerial vehicle]] with its 3-inch gun.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eunavfor-aspides/its-virginio-fasan-shoots-down-one-uav_en?s=410381 |title=ITS Virginio Fasan shoots down one UAV |publisher=EUVNAFOR Operation Aspides |date=30 April 2024 |access-date=25 June 2024}}</ref>
File:Fasan Virginio (F 591) 02 @chesi.JPG|''Virginio Fasan'' on 27 September 2015
File:Fasan Virginio (F 591) 10 @chesi.JPG|''Virginio Fasan'' on 27 September 2015
File:Fasan Virginio (F 591) 11 @chesi.JPG|''Virginio Fasan'' on 27 September 2015
File:Fasan Virginio (F 591) 12 @chesi.JPG|''Virginio Fasan'' on 27 September 2015
File:Fasan Virginio (F 591) 16 @chesi.JPG|''Virginio Fasan'' on 27 September 2015
File:Fasan Virginio (F 591) 15 @chesi.JPG|''Virginio Fasan'' on 27 September 2015
File:Ships in the military harbour of La Spezia.jpg|''Virginio Fasan'' at [[La Spezia]] on 20 June 2016.
File:Italian warship 'Virginio Fasan' in Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat. (36741294292).jpg|''Virginio Fasan'' at [[Port Sultan Qaboos]], [[Muscat]] on 28 August 2017.
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
* [https://www.marina.difesa.it/noi-siamo-la-marina/mezzi/forze-navali/Pagine/FasanVirginio.aspx Fasan (F 591)] Marina Militare website

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Latest revision as of 14:30, 25 June 2024

Virginio Fasan on 24 May 2023
History
Italy
NameVirginio Fasan
NamesakeVirginio Fasan
Builder
Laid down12 May 2009
Launched31 March 2012
Commissioned19 December 2013
HomeportLa Spezia
Identification
Motto
  • In aleis strenua
  • (In strenuous aleis)
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeCarlo Bergamini-class frigate
Displacement6,700 tons
Length144.6 m (474 ft 5 in)
Beam19.7 m (64 ft 8 in)
Draught8.7 m (28 ft 7 in)
Propulsion
Speed27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph) max
Range6,800 nmi (12,600 km; 7,800 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement201
Sensors and
processing systems
Armament
Aircraft carried
Aviation facilitiesDouble hangar

Virginio Fasan (F 591) is a Carlo Bergamini-class frigate of the Italian Navy. The vessel was constructed Fincantieri's La Spezia shipyard and was launched on 31 March 2012. The frigate has been deployed on EUNAVFOR missions to counter piracy and attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

Development and design

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Planning assumptions for the Italian Navy are ten FREMM-IT, four anti-submarine warfare (ASW) variants and six general purpose (GP) variants, at a cost of 5.9 billion. FREMM-IT will replace the Maestrale and Lupo-class frigates in service with the Italian Navy. In the 2013 Italian budget, the Italian government laid out the necessary financing for two more GP variants (FREMM-IT 7 & 8) and the contract was awarded in September 2013. On 15 April 2015, the Italian Parliament confirmed the deal between OCCAR and Orizzonte Sistemi Navali Spa (Fincantieri and Finmeccanica, since 2017 Leonardo) to begin building units 9 and 10, for 764 million Euros.

As of 16 April 2015, the Italian government approved funding for all ten FREMM-IT to be delivered to the Italian Navy.[1]

FREMM-IT 9 & 10 have undisclosed enhanced capabilities. All ten Italian FREMM-ITs have extended anti-air warfare capabilities, with SAAM-ESD CMS, Aster 30 and Aster 15 missiles for extended area defence. SAAM-ESD CMS use Leonardo MFRA, a 3D active radar (AESA), an evolved version of the Leonardo EMPAR PESA radar (previously embarked on Horizon-class destroyers and the aircraft carrier Cavour). Since the seventh FREMM-IT, there ships have been updated, such as new conformal IFF antenna and much more stealth response. Since the ninth FREMM-IT, SCLAR-H replaced with Leonardo ODLS-20. In 2017 the Italian FREMM refit started with the installation on each of two SITEP MS-424 acoustic guns.

Construction and career

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On 31 March 2012, the ship, named after Virginio Fasan, was launched. The frigate was commissioned into the Italian Navy on 19 December 2013 and is based at La Spezia as part of 2° Comando Gruppo Navale.[2]

Virginio Fasan was deployed as part of EUNAVFOR's counter-piracy Operation Atalanta in 2017. On 18 November, the ship responded to a series of attacks on a container ship and a fishing vessel. The attacks on the container ship included the use of rocket-propelled grenades. Virginio Fasan located the assailants and a team of Italian marines were deployed via the frigate's helicopter to detain the pirates. A motor whaler and a skiff were captured and six people were detained by the marines.[3]

Virginio Fasan in Hudson River, New York City, May 2023

On 29 April 2024, while deployed to the Red Sea as part of the European Union's Operation Aspides, Virginio Fasan shot down a Houthi unmanned aerial vehicle with its 3-inch gun.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Bergamini Class". Fincantieri. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Fasan" (in Italian). Italian Navy. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Italian Marines Detain Six Suspected Pirates". The Maritime Executive. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  4. ^ "ITS Virginio Fasan shoots down one UAV". EUVNAFOR Operation Aspides. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.