The Argentine vessels are described as offshore patrol vessels of nearly 1,500 tons fully loaded. Their stated armament is a 30 mm gun and a .50-calibre machine gun. The same branch of the design can carry more equipment, but these ships have a maritime-security requirement. Their light armament matches duties with limited combat demands. They are assessed as among the most reliable ships in Argentine service.
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Argentina's lightly armed Gowind patrol vessels
Argentina's nearly 1,500-ton patrol vessels illustrate a Gowind configuration equipped for maritime security with a 30 mm gun and a .50-calibre machine gun.