Italian Navy PPA ITS Francesco Morosini ( P431) You Tube

Naval News takes you aboard ITS Francesco Morosini (P431), one of the latest and most modern surface combatant in the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) s fleet. We interview exclusively the commanding officer, CMDR Giovanni Monno, on the PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente dAltura) class of patrol vessels. The PPA are a new class of Italian Navy combatant platforms which represents a technological and capability jump compared to current generation. Design to conduct a wide range of missions, from maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), the PPAs are being delivered in three configurations (Light, Light Plus and Full) based on common platform and differencing for the new generation sensors and weapon outfit. With an overall length of 143 m, a beam of 16. 5 m, a 5m draught and a displacement of ca 6350 tonnes at full load (PPA in the Full configuration), the PPAs are distinguished by a unique hull design featuring a wavepiercing bow for higher speeds, stabiliser fin