The Oaxaca class are offshore patrol vessels, constructed and designed by and for the Mexican Navy.

Also, another ship PO-164, named Revolucion, is in the process of raising the Mexican flag in a couple of months.

They also mount a pair of OTO Melara remote controlled naval turret Mod.

The class has a helipad on the afterdeck with handling capabilities for a variety of helicopters, such as the Panther, Fennec, or the Bolkow B-105 Super-5.

The objectives for the Oaxaca class are oceanic surveillance, search and rescue operations, support for the civilian population in case of disasters, maritime support and to act as a deterrence against hostile ships and aircraft in low-medium intensity conflicts.