Smârdan-class river monitor explained

The Smârdan-class river monitor (NATO codification: Brutar II-class) is a class of riverine patrol boats in service with the Romanian Naval Forces. Five ships of this class are currently in service with the Romanian Navy.^[1]

Ships

• Rahova (VBF 176). Commissioned 14 April 1988
• Opanez (VBF 177). Commissioned 24 July 1990
• Smârdan (VBF 178). Commissioned 24 July 1990
• Posada (VBF 179). Commissioned 14 May 1992
• Rovine (VBF 180). Commissioned 30 July 1993

Bibliography

• Book: Saunders . Stephen . Jane's Fighting Ships 2004–2005 . 2004 . Jane's Information Group . Coulsdon, UK . 0-7106-2623-1.

External links

• World Navies Today

Notes and References

1. Saunders, p. 584