Rio Damuji-class frigate

The Rio Damuji-class frigates are the largest warships in the Cuban Navy refitted from former Spanish-built fishing trawlers. Built between 1975 and 1979, they are variously classed as frigates, corvettes, or offshore patrol vessels. The ships' armament consists of Styx missile launchers, 25 mm guns, and the turret of a ZSU-57-2. Originally, three conversions were planned, the third ship being called Rio los Palacios, though likely only two were completed.

The class is named after the Damují River in Cienfuegos Province.

Ships Name Pennant number Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned Homeport Status Rio Damuji BP-390 Astilleros Construcciones, Meira, Vigo, Spain 1972 1975 (as trawler for Flota Cubana de Pesca 2007 (as frigate) Havana ActiveRio Jatibonico BP-391 Astilleros Construcciones, Meira, Vigo, Spain 1977 1979 (as trawler) 2013 (as frigate) Havana Active

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