 They have a different layout than European Tripartite minehunters due to their mission profile being larger, with the vessels intended to operate as minehunters, minesweepers and patrol ships.For conventional missions the vessels are powered by two MTU 12V 396 TCD91 diesel engines turning one shaft with a LIPS controllable pitch propeller rated at for a maximum speed of .The minehunters are also equipped with two bow thrusters and two retractable Schottel rudder propellers energised by three Turbomecca gas turbine generators.