German research ship Planet

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German research ship Planet

Planet of the German Navy is the most modern naval research ship within NATO.[1] It was built as a SWATH design in order to reduce the hull volume and to increase the ship's stability, particularly in high seas and at high speed.

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Planet
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NamePlanet
Identification
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
TypeResearch ship
Displacement3,500 tonnes (3,445 long tons)
Length73 m (239 ft 6 in)
Beam27.20 m (89 ft 3 in)
Draft6.80 m (22 ft 4 in)
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement20 (+ 20 scientists)
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It is used for geophysics and naval technology trials and research.[1] While technically not armed, it is equipped with torpedo launch capability. Other weapons systems can be installed for weapon trials.

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Planet in 2008

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