The HDMS Iver Huitfeldt (F361), also known as the Iver Huitfeldt-class destroyer, is the lead ship of the Iver Huitfeldt-class of multi-role frigates operated by the Royal Danish Navy. The ship was constructed by Odense Steel Shipyard and was commissioned in 2017.

The Iver Huitfeldt has a displacement of 6,700 tons, a length of 139 meters, a beam of 20 meters, and a draft of 5 meters. She is powered by two CODAD (Combined Diesel and Diesel) propulsion systems, each consisting of two MTU 16V4000M70 diesel engines and two Rolls-Royce Mermaid water jets. This gives her a maximum speed of 27 knots (50 km/h) and a cruising range of 3,990 nautical miles (7,350 km) at 18 knots (33 km/h).

The Iver Huitfeldt is armed with one 76 mm Oto Melara main gun, two 57 mm Bofors secondary guns, two Mk 41 vertical launch systems (VLS) for RIM-162 ESSM anti-air missiles, one 12.7 mm machine gun, and four torpedo tubes. She also has a hangar for one NH90 helicopter.

The Iver Huitfeldt is equipped with a Saab CEROS 200 radar, a Thales SeaMaster 4000 radar, a Thales CAPTAS-2 towed sonar, and a Captas-4 hull-mounted sonar. She also has an integrated combat management system (CMS) called the SICO 500.

The Iver Huitfeldt is a versatile frigate that is capable of performing a wide range of missions, including anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare. She is also equipped with a medical suite and a helicopter deck, making her capable of providing humanitarian assistance.

Capabilities

The Iver Huitfeldt is a versatile frigate that is capable of performing a wide range of missions, including:

• Anti-air warfare
• Anti-surface warfare
• Anti-submarine warfare
• Electronic warfare
• Humanitarian assistance

Deployment

The Iver Huitfeldt is one of the most advanced warships in the Royal Danish Navy. She has been deployed on several missions, including:

• Counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia
• Participation in NATO exercises
• Humanitarian assistance operations

Conclusion

The HDMS Iver Huitfeldt (F361) is a state-of-the-art warship that is an important asset to the Royal Danish Navy. She is a versatile and capable ship that is well-suited to a wide range of missions.

Denmark
Name	Iver Huitfeldt
Namesake	Iver Huitfeldt
Builder	Odense Steel Shipyard, Odense
Laid down	2 June 2008
Launched	11 March 2010
Commissioned	21 January 2011
Homeport	Korsør
Identification	MMSI number: 219103000 Callsign: OVVA Pennant number: F361
Motto	En genio, et armis (In genius, and armis)
Status	Active
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General characteristics
Type	Air defence frigate
Displacement	6,645 t (6,540 long tons) (full load)
Length	138.7 m (455 ft 1 in)
Beam	19.75 m (64 ft 10 in)
Draft	5.3 m (17 ft 5 in)
Propulsion	Four MTU 8000 20V M70 diesel engines, 8.2 MW each Two shafts, CODAD
Speed	28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph)
Range	9,000 nmi (17,000 km; 10,000 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Complement	165
Sensors and processing systems	Thales Nederland SMART-L long-range air and surface surveillance radar Thales Nederland APAR air and surface search, tracking and guidance radar (I band) Terma SCANTER 6000 surveillance and helicopter guidance radar Atlas ASO 94 hull-mounted sonar 2 × Saab CEROS 200 fire control radars ES-3701 Tactical Radar Electronic Support Measures (ESM)
Electronic warfare & decoys	8 × 6-barrelled Terma Mk 137 130 mm decoy launchers Seagnat Mark 36 SRBOC
Armament	32-cell Mark 41 Vertical Launching System for up to 32 SM-2 IIIA surface-to-air missiles[5] 12 × Mk.56 VLS fitting 24 RIM-162 ESSM 8 × Harpoon Block II SSM Either an additional 12 Mk.56 VLS (for a total of 48 ESSMs) Or an additional 8 inclined launchers (for a total of 16 Harpoons) 2 × OTO Melara 76 mm mainguns 1 × Oerlikon Millennium 35 mm Naval Revolver Gun System CIWS 2 × dual MU90 Impact ASW torpedo launchers
Aircraft carried	1 × MH-60R
Aviation facilities	Aft helicopter deck and hangar

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