Here is a model of  the Holland Class frigates or offshore patrol vessels of the Netherlands Navy. 

Holland-class ships have a tonnage of 3,750 tons, are 108.4 metres or 355 ft in length, 16 metres beam and a draft of 4.5m  The ships have a speed of 21.5knots and a range of 5,800 miles or 9300 km. The ship’s crew is 52, as well as up to 39 people for duties such as helicopter or medical crew.

Designed with stealth in mind  they have a Thales Integrated Mast for comms. They have a hangar and flight deck for an NH90 helicopter and carry two Fast Raiding Interception Special forces Craft  with a speed of more than 40 knots.

Main arms are a 76mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun with a range of 10miles or 16km plus 2x 30mm, 2x 12.7mm and 6 Heavy machine guns.

There are 4 ships in class   P840  Holland    P841  Zeeland   P842 Friesland and P843 Groningen

This model has been pennanted 840 and there are alternative transfers for the other three in a small bag in the box along with guidelines on how to remove the pennant number. These are also in our website library.

Modern ships for modern times and a variety of roles in any part of the world including Plymouth.

Brand new model from CNCollectables in metal. Very smart.

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