ARM Sonora

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The ARM Sonora (PO-152) is a Durango class oceanic patrol vessel in the Mexican Navy with a main 4 inch turret and a helicopter landing pad, currently primarily used to fight drug cartels. It is also armed with SA-18 Grouse missiles. Like other ships of this class, it was designed and built in Mexican dockyards, and is sometimes referred to as a compact frigate. It was named after the Mexican state of Sonora

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  • Cruising speed: 20 knots
  • Length: 81.4m
  • Beam: 10.5m
  • Draft: 3.90m
  • Normal displacement: 1,300 tons

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