VESSEL REVIEW | BRP Miguel Malvar – Guided-missile corvette expands Philippine Navy's air defence and surface warfare capabilities

Miguel Malvar has a length of 118.4 metres (388.5 feet), a beam of 14.9 metres (48.9 feet), a displacement of 3,200 tonnes, and four MTU-STX diesel engines that deliver a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 15 knots.

Alternatively, the corvette can stay out at sea for a maximum of 20 days, allowing for extended duration patrols within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

Aviation facilities include a flight deck and hangar for use by a 12-tonne helicopter. Space is also available for two rigid inflatable boats that the ship’s crew may use for at-sea interceptions and boardings.