The Diana class, also known as the Minor Standard Craft Mk II, are a series of patrol vessels constructed of glass reinforced plastic. They measure 43m (141feet) long with a beam of and a draught of . They are powered by two MTU 16V396 TB94 diesel engines turning two shafts with controllable pitch propellers creating 2816bhp. This gives the patrol vessels a maximum speed of 18kn. The ships mount two 12.7mm machine guns and have a complement of 9, with accommodation for 15 total. The Diana-class patrol vessels each have space for a StanFlex container, allowing for quick mission re-configuration.
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| Ship | Hull number | Laid down | Launched | Completed | In service | Status |
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| P520 | 27 October 2005 | 27 March 2006 | 31 January 2007 | December 2007 | Active | |
| P521 | 21 October 2005 | 29 August 2006 | 6 June 2007 | September 2007 | Active | |
| P522 | 15 June 2006 | 29 November 2006 | 28 September 2007 | May 2008 | Active | |
| P523 | 7 September 2006 | 27 March 2007 | 18 January 2008 | December 2008 | Active | |
| P524 | 6 December 2006 | 30 July 2007 | 30 April 2008 | May 2009 | Active | |
| P525 | 9 March 2007 | 19 October 2007 | 30 April 2008 | December 2009 | Active | |
The class was ordered from Faaborg Værft A/S on 3 December 2004, with the hull, superstructure and machinery constructed by Kockums at their yard in Karlskrona, Sweden. Upon entering service, the Diana-class patrol vessels were used for fisheries protection, patrol and search and rescue. The six vessels of the Diana class are assigned to the Royal Danish Navy's 2nd Squadron, which is tasked with international and combat operations.[1]