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Ardhana class
Patrol Vessels · 
Sea · operated by 1 country on the map · 6 units on record
The Ardhana class is a series of six patrol boats built by Vosper Thornycroft (UK) for the UAE Navy, commissioned in 1975. They were the UAE's largest and most heavily armed vessels at unification in 1976, carrying 30mm cannon until Exocet-armed ships arrived in 1980.
Photo from open sources, shown for identification of the type
Operators
| Country | Branch | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|
 United Arab Emirates | UAE Navy | 6 | on the map → |