1986. The Mediterranean Sea. Photo from the archives of А. Andreev.

Country: France.
Class, [Type]: Rhin, [AR].
Homeport: Brest.

Callsign: FBLO (     )

Builder: Lorient Naval Shipyard, France.
Launch date: 1 October 1966.
Commission date: 10 October 1967.
Decommission date: 19 May 2009.

Displacement ( tons ): 2000 standard, 2450 full load.
Dimensions ( metres ): 101 x 13 x 3,7.
Main machinery: 2 x diesels ( 4000 hp ).
Speed ( knots ): 16,5.
Range ( miles ): 13000 at 13 knots.
Complement: 140 ( 9 officers ).

Guns: 3 x 1 Bofors 40mm, 2 x 1 12,7mm.

Radars: Air/Surface: DRBV-50.
Helicopters: 1 x SA-319B Alouette III.