The Independiente is a Colombian Type FS 1500 frigate of 1500 tons displacement, launched in 1983. She is powered by four MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesel engines of 28000 hp providing a top speed of 27 knots and a range of 11200 km. She carries a crew of 94 and is armed with eight Aerospatiale Exocet MM40 ship-to-ship missiles; one OTO Melara 76 mm/62 compact gun; two Breda 40 mm/70 (twin) anti-aircraft guns; four Oerlikon 30 mm/75 Mk 74 (in two twin arrangements) guns; six 324 mm Mk 32 (in two triple arrangements) torpedo tubes and carries one MBB BO 105 CBhelicopter for anti-submarine warfare. Research Independiente
 
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