The class was developed by the Spanish company
Empresa Nacional Bazán in 1982. It is a multi-role patrol craft with twin funnels and a helicopter deck. These ships have their main armament, a single
40 mm L70 DP gun, located at 'B' position. Ships of the
Uribe class were the first vessels of the Mexican Navy able to operate
MBB Bo 105 helicopters on board. == Ships ==