ARM Tormenta
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The ARM Tormenta (A-302) is a missile boat
in the Mexican Navy
. Previously a Sa'ar 4.5-class missile boat in the Israeli Sea Corps
named the INS Geula, it was bought by Mexico and placed under control of the Mexican Navy
. Its sister ship is the ARM Huracan
.
Missile boat
A Missile Boat is a small craft armed with anti-ship missiles. Being a small craft, missile boats are popular with nations interested in forming an inexpensive navy...
in the Mexican Navy
Mexican Navy
The Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
. Previously a Sa'ar 4.5-class missile boat in the Israeli Sea Corps
Israeli Sea Corps
The Israeli Navy is the naval arm of the Israel Defense Forces, operating primarily in the Mediterranean Sea theater as well as the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea theater. The current commander in chief of the Israeli Navy is Aluf Ram Rothberg.-History:...
named the INS Geula, it was bought by Mexico and placed under control of the Mexican Navy
Mexican Navy
The Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
. Its sister ship is the ARM Huracan
ARM Huracán
The ARM Huracán is a missile boat in the Mexican Navy. Previously a Sa'ar 4.5-class missile boat in the Israeli Sea Corps named the INS Aliya, it was bought by Mexico and placed under control of the Mexican Navy...
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