Pansio-class
Summary
| Origin country | š«š® Finland |
| Category | Mine |
| Subtype | Minelayer and logistical transport |
| Manufacturer | Olkiluoto Shipyard |
| Year commissioned | 1991 |
| Units | Finnish Navy |
| Current operators | š«š® Finland |
Description
The Pansio-class minelayers are a trio of mine warfare vessels commissioned by the Finnish Navy. Built in the early 1990s, these ships are multi-functional, enabling not only mine-laying tasks but also serving in capacities such as transport and the resupplying of naval forts.
Originating in the period between 1991 and 1992, these vessels were initially purposed to strenghten the Finnish Navy's capabilities in mine warfare. With the ability to handle a significant load of up to 100 tons, the ships soon became a versatile asset within the nation's naval forces.
The vessels underwent substantial enhancements during a mid-life upgrade from 2015 to 2017. This rejuvenation was aimed at extending their service life into the 2030s. The refit included installation of new main and auxiliary engines, and the integration of an advanced high-pressure fire extinguishing system. The armament of the ships also saw a transformation; the Finnish Navy equipped them with a Saab Trackfire remote weapon station which hosts a 7.62 mm PKM machine gun and a 40 mm Heckler & Koch grenade machine gun. Concurrently, the pre-existing Sako twin-barreled 23mm/87 anti-aircraft artillery was removed as part of the update.
Technical specifications
| Pansio | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 620 tons |
| Crew | 19 members |
| Width | 10.0 m (32.8 ft) |
| Length | 43.0 m (141.1 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 diesel engines |
| Armament | 2 23 mm doublebarrel guns; 2 12.7 mm machineguns; 100 mines |
| Maximum speed | 11 knots |