Spanish Armada ESPS Cristóbal Colón F-105 & ESPS Navarra F-85 - Departing Split, Croatia

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Spanish Navy (Armada Española) Departures from Split. ESPS Cristóbal Colón (F-105) & ESPS Navarra (F-85) Leaves Croatia. Following a successful port visit aimed at strengthening bilateral defense ties with the Croatian Navy. From the modern AEGIS-equipped F-105 to the veteran sub-hunter F-85, this video captures the contrast between two generations of Spanish naval power. With RTOP-21 Šibenik missile boat following the two.

ESPS Navarra (F-85) a Santa María-class Guided-Missile Frigate, Based on the iconic American Oliver Hazard Perry-class design, Navarra is a heavily modernized, versatile surface warrior primarily optimized for anti-submarine warfare (ASW). She famously made global headlines in 2002 by intercepting a hidden shipment of Scud missiles in the Arabian Sea. Key Specs, 138.8 meters long, 3.160 tons displacement and 29 knots max speed.

ESPS Cristóbal Colón (F-105) an Álvaro de Bazán-class Air-Defense Frigate. The newest, largest, and most advanced ship in her class. She acts as a floating shield, utilizing the American AEGIS Combat System and the powerful AN/SPY-1D(V) radar to track and counter dozens of complex air threats simultaneously. Key Specs: 146.7 meters long, 6.391 tons displacement and 28.5 knots max speed.

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CAMERA: Canon EOS R7 + Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS-USM + Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 (Handheld)
LOCATION: Split, Croatia
DATE: 24.10.2026.

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