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The ship is 118 meters long and has a beam of 14.8 meters. It has a standard displacement of 3,600 tons and top speed of 27 plus knots, a range of 6,000 nautical miles, and a complement of 178 personnel.
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The Te Mana is one of the two most important warships of the New Zealand navy. The other, the Te Kaha, visited Da Nang in June last year.
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SH-2G Super Seasprite, a ship-based helicopter, helps extend shipboard surveillance and provides weapons capabilities against several types of enemy threats.
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Commander Lisa Hunn (R), the first ever woman commanding officer of a New Zealand frigate, said: “This visit marks the strong diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam.”
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The Te Mana has a helipad on its stern. In this photo, the crew gets ready to welcome honored guests.
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The ship has a radar system for combat and surveillance purposes.
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The crew does a kapa haka performance.
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After Saigon, the Te Mana’s next port of call is Singapore.