Venezuelan Navy
Venezuela ordered six Lupo-class frigates from CNR in 1975 as a replacement for older warships. These units were commissioned between 1980 and 1982. In general terms, their appearance and equipment is similar to those built for Peru, except for some small differences in electronics. The first two ships, ARV Mariscal Sucre (F-21) and ARV Almirante Brión (F-22) were upgraded by Ingalls Shipbuilding over a four years period (1998–2002). Modifications have included:
- Fitting of Elbit NTCS 2000 combat management system
- Fitting of Elta EL/M-2238 Single Face STAR 3D air/surface radar
- Fitting of Northrop Grumman 21 HS-7 hull sonar
- Fitting of Elisra NS-9003 ESM system
- Fitting of Elisra NS-9005 ECM system
- Replacement of 2 GMT A230-20M diesel engines with 2 MTU 20V 1163.
The other ships in Venezuelan service are expected to undergo an austere version of this upgrade.
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