PF-16 commonly known as BRP Ramon
Alcaraz is a PN (Philippine Navy) Gregorio del Pilar class frigate. From the 1968
— 2012 it was known as the WHEC-716 (USCGC Dallas) and served United States
Coast Guard as one of the high endurance cutter. It was later decommissioned on
2012 of March and acquired by Philippines under Excess Defense Articles and Foreign
Assistance Act.
BRP Ramon Alcaraz is among the
second several ex-United States Hamilton—class Coast Guard cutter that will
serve Philippine Navy.
The ship was specially designed
with a very high level of habitability and it provides a fairly comfortable
accommodation to its crews.
Prior to the turn—over to the
Philippine Navy, PF—16 ship was armed with Mk.75 Oto Melara 76 mm Compact main
gun, and two Mk.38 25mm Bushmaster chain guns at the midships, and Phalanx CIWS
system aft. The said CIWS and chain guns were removed prior to the turn—over, and
with the Mk.75 gun remaining.
Philippine Navy purchased two new
25mm Bushmaster Autocannons Mk.38 Mod.2 to replace mounts removed by United
States Coast Guard.
BRP Ramon Alcaraz has flight deck
and hangar capable of handling helicopters. The newly acquired Agusta Westland—AW109
is a good support for the ship.
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