Italian frigate Lupo (F 564)

Lupo underway in 1980s.
History
Italy
NameLupo
NamesakeLupo
BuilderFincantieri, Riva Trigoso, Genoa
Laid down11 October 1974
Launched29 July 1976
Commissioned12 September 1977
Decommissioned2003
HomeportLa Spezia
IdentificationPennant number: F 564
MottoFulmineo sulla preda
FateSold to Peruvian Navy
History
Peru
NamePalacios
Commissioned3 November 2004
HomeportCallao
IdentificationPennant number: FM-56
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class & typeCarvajal-class frigate
Displacement2,206 tonnes (2,525 tonnes full load)
Length
Beam11.3 m (37 ft 1 in)
Draught3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)
Propulsion
Range4,350 nmi (8,056 km) at 16 knots (30 km/h)
Complement199 (22 officers)
Sensors &
processing systems
  • Selenia IPN-10 action data automation (CMS)
  • 1 RAN-10S early warning radar
  • 1 RAN-11L/X surface search radar
  • 2 RTN-10X fire control radar
  • 2 RTN-20X fire control radar
  • 1 Decca BridgeMaster II navigation radar
  • EDO 610E(P) hull sonar
Armament
Aircraft carried
Aviation facilitiesFixed hangar for 1 medium helicopter

Lupo (F 564) was the lead ship of the Lupo-class frigate of the Italian Navy. She was sold to Peruvian Navy in the 2000s.

Pelacios (FM-56) is one of eight Carvajal-class frigates of the Peruvian Navy.