Shobuj Bangla class patrol craft
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders: | Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited |
| Operators: | Bangladesh Coast Guard |
| Built: | 2015-present |
| Building: | 2 |
| Planned: | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Inshore patrol vessel |
| Displacement: | 297 tons |
| Length: | 51.4 m (169 ft) (overall) |
| Beam: | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Draught: | 1.96 m (6.4 ft) |
| Propulsion: | 02 × DEUTZ 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) diesel, 2 x shafts |
| Speed: | 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) |
| Range: | 1,500 nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi) |
| Complement: | 45 personnel |
| Armament: |
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Shobuj Bangla class is a class of Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV) of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. Initially two ships were planned and they are under construction now.[1]
History
Shobuj Bangla class ships are constructed at Dockyard and Engineering Works, Narayanganj. Their design and construction work is supported by China Shipbuilding and offshore International Co., Ltd. (CSOC). They were made with the governments plan of expansion of coast guard.
The contract for the first two ships were signed in 2015. They were laid down in 21 April 2015. They first ship, Shobuj Bangla was launched on 1 December 2016. They other one is under construction now.
Design
These ships are of 51.4 metres (169 ft) long, 7 metres (23 ft) wide and have a 1.96 metres (6 ft 5 in) draught with a displacement of 297 tonnes. The IPVs are powered by two German DEUTZ diesel engines which can produce 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) driving two shafts for a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph). They have a compliment of 45 crews. The ships can carry out operations at a maximum range of 1,500 nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi). They can carry out operations in sea state four and can sustain upto sea state six.
Armament
The patrol crafts are armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25mm guns and two 14.5mm guns.
Ships in class
| Pennant number | Name | Builder | Ordered | Laid down | Launched | Acquired | Commissioned | Status |
| Shobuj Bangla | Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited | 2015 | 21 April 2015 | 1 December 2016 | Launched | |||
| CGS ??? | Under Construction |
See also
References
- ↑ "Dockyard and Engineering Works, launches a new class of coastal patrol craft "Shobuj Bangla".". Pakistan Defence. Retrieved 2017-05-17.