| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Multatuli |
| Builder | Ishikawajima-Harima, Tokyo |
| Laid down | 13 June 1961 |
| Commissioned | August 1961 |
| Identification | Pennant number: 561 |
| Status | Active |
| Displacement | 3,220 tons |
|---|---|
| Length |
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| Beam | 16 metres (52 ft) |
| Draught | 6.98 metres (22.9 ft) |
| Propulsion | 1 x Burmeister and Wain diesel engine, 5,500 horsepower (4,100 kW) |
| Speed | 18.5 knots (34.3 km/h; 21.3 mph) maximum |
| Range | 6,000 nautical miles (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) |
| Complement | 134 |
| Armament |
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| Aircraft facilities | Helicopter deck |
KRI Multatuli (561) is a command ship operated by the Indonesian Navy.[1]
Design and construction
Multatuli displaces 3,220 tons, is 103 metres (338 ft) long between perpendiculars and 111.35 metres (365.3 ft) in length overall, has a beam of 16 metres (52 ft), and a draught of 6.98 metres (22.9 ft).[1] Propelled by a single Burmeister and Wain diesel engine providing 5,500 horsepower (4,100 kW), the vessel can reach a top speed of 18.5 knots (34.3 km/h; 21.3 mph), and has a range of 6,000 nautical miles (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph).[1] She is armed with six 37-millimetre (1.5-inch) anti-aircraft guns in two single and two twin mounts, and four 14.7-millimetre (0.58-inch) anti-aircraft guns in two twin mounts.[1] A 76-millimetre (3.0-inch) gun was originally fitted aft, but this was replaced by a helicopter platform.[2] A hangar was added in 1998.[2] The ship's company is made up of 134 personnel.[1] The vessel is capable of providing replenishment at sea.[2]
Operational history
The ship was designed and constructed by Japanese shipbuilder Ishikawajima-Harima.[1] She was laid down at the company's Tokyo shipyard on 13 June 1961.[1] She was commissioned into the Indonesian Navy in August 1961.[2] Originally designed as a submarine support ship, Multatuli was converted into a fleet command ship for Eastern Command during the late 1960s.[1]
Multatuli is operational as of 2007.[1]
References
- ^ Wertheim, Eric (ed.) (2007). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems. 15th ed. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press. p. 316. ISBN 9781591149552. OCLC 140283156
- ^ Sharpe, Richard (ed.) (1998). Jane's Fighting Ships 1998-99. 101st ed. Coulsdon, Surrey: Jane's Information Group. p. 321. ISBN 071061795X. OCLC 39372676