Sea trials begin for Hellenic Navy's lead FDI HN frigate

French shipbuilder the Naval Group has begun conducting sea trials of the first of three FDI frigates ordered from the company by the Hellenic Navy.

The future HS Kimon has a displacement of 4,500 tonnes, a length of approximately 122 metres, a beam of 18 metres, and a maximum speed of 27 knots. Armament will include surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and a 76mm naval gun.