HDMS Absalon (L16) was launched in February 2004 and commissioned into the Royal Danish Navy in July 2004.
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The two Absalon Class flexible support ships, built by Odense Steel Shipyard... -
HDMS Absalon (L16) was launched in February 2004 and commissioned into the... -
The second of class, Esbern Snare (L17), was launched in June 2004 and... -
The Absalon ships can be equipped for naval warfare, land attack, strategic... -
A roll-on roll-off ramp installed at the stern of the ship accesses the flex... -
The standard weapons container fit for the ship will be two modules for the... -
The cargo deck carries two special forces 12m SRC-90E insertion craft, which... -
The reinforced flex deck can embark vehicles up to 62t such as the Leopard 2... -
The Absalon Class will be armed with BAE Systems 127mm mk45 mod 4 gun,... -
The ships are powered by two MTU 8000 diesel engines, each rated at 8.31MW,...