OVERVIEW: The REGENT class is a steam-powered Fleet Replenishment Ship (AEFS).

DETAILS:   The REGENT class Fleet Replenishment Ship is designed for underway replenishment of fleet units using both RAS and VERTREP.  They carried a full range of ammunition and armament stores, with limited stores and provisions. 

Specifications: 

       	Displacement: 13,590 (light); 22,890 tons (full load)
       	Speed: 20 knts
       	Engineering: 1 shaft, 1 Steam engine
       	Range: 10,000 nm @ 20 knts
       	Complement: 134 RFA + 11 RN for helo detachment, 37 civilian supply staff 
      	In Commission: 1967-1997
       	Completed: 2
      

NOTES: Units in class: RESOURCE (A 480), REGENT (A 486). 
   

SOURCES: Moore, John Evelyn. Jane's Fighting Ships 1987-88.  London: Jane's Pub, 1987, pg. 681 ; RFA Resource (A480) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved May 4, 2015, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFA_Resource_(A480)