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Pak Navy Should Reduce The # of Subs To Buy Type 054 Frigates

Second strike capability is THE ISSUE. Pakistan most probably DOES NOT have nukes stationed with the Saudis or Turks, the nukes are within the geographic boundaries of the state and in protection of SPD and NCA, only to be assembled for war in case war erupts. They are not tactical weapons for tactical doctrines.
US had its Nukes and decent amount of gold stationed outside during the cold war. Nukes to respond back incase of massive Soviet Nuclear attack and gold to kick start it economy from nothing. I am pretty sure other countries would have had similar strategies. I don't think Pakistanis are dumb enough not the learn anything from this strategy.
 
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Pakistan needs these so-called 'lightweight frigates': may I remind you that they are in fact longer and wider than the the ex-UK Type 21s and better armed?

F22P
Displacement: 2,500 tonnes (standard) and 3,144 tonnes (full load)
Length: 123.2 m (404 ft)
Beam: 13.8 m (45 ft)
Draught: 3.76 m (12.3 ft)

Compared to predecessors:

Type 12I (Leander)
Type: Frigate
Displacement: 2,500 tons (later 2,790 tons) standard
2,962 tons (later 3,300 tons) full load
Length: 113.4 metres (372 ft)
Beam: 13.1 metres (43 ft)
Draught: 4.5 metres (15 ft

Type 21 (Amazon)
Displacement:
As built: 2,750 tons (standard) and 3,250 tons (full load)
After strengthening: 2,860 tons (standard) and 3,360 tons (full load)
Length: 360 ft (110 m) (waterline)
384 ft (117 m) (overall)
Beam: 41.8 ft (12.7 m)
Draught: 19 ft (5.8 m)

Brooke class
Displacement: 2,640 tons std and 3,426 tons full
Length: 414 ft (126 m)
Beam: 44 ft (13 m)

Garcia class
Displacement: 2,624 tons (light)
Length: 414 ft 6 in (126.34 m)
Beam: 44 ft 1 in (13.44 m)
Draft: 24 ft 6 in (7.47 m)

Gearing class
Displacement: 2,616 tons standard; 3,460 tons full load
Length: 390.5 ft (119.0 m)
Beam: 40.9 ft (12.5 m)
Draft: 14.3 ft (4.4 m)

What Pakistan needs is to at least replace all 6 Type 21s. Possibly add another set of 4 F22P to the first four, but in improved version (see Algerian C28A), with a VL SAM. And maybe some ocean OPVs, like the big 3500 ton Dutch Holland class. This will be complementing the 8+3 Submarines and maritime patrol aircraft. In the aviation department, there are some more ASW helicopters needed. 6 Harbin Z9 need to be complemented by 6 larger MPA helicopters.
All these assest are dual role ASuW and ASW assets, with selfdefence capability.
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I broadly agree with you, but I think the PN should skip the F-22P-line and move onto a new platform such as the CSOC design seen here. If equipped with a medium-range VL-SAM, 6 such vessels would prove to be a more than sufficient replacement for the Type 21s. If these are augmented by 4 corvettes of this nature to offer patrol as well as added ASW capacity (by reinforcing the F-22P), the PN would be in good shape.
 
I think PN should go up with this plan:
12-14 FACs Azmat Class
4 F-22P Block-Is
4 F-22P Block-IIs
4 F-22P Block-IIIs
12-14 Coastal SSK Class (300-500 Tons)
8 S-20P Block-Is
8 S-20P Block-IIs
8 S-20P Block-IIIs
4-6 MultiroleTankers
 
Buddy i know that but as you kno that if a war breaks out tommorrow then IN will have its planning that how to contain PN actually pn is not a worry for IN if we look at it. But as IN has done it before it will do it again no matter what
also IN knew it from long ti.e that it lags behind china in submarines also i have been following IN and talking to experts about china and India gap in underwater capability but they didn 't seemed that much worried because IN planned well before to strengthen it's fleet by ASW capabilities that's why you see Kamorta class which are very advanced and features stealth of which second ship will launch next month, then comes P8I and also our frigates if you compare them with chinese then our frigates score well in AsW and chinese score well in AAW
IN is the only armed force which is well on its way to achieve what it wants.it would have been better if PN had good naval arm along with submarines which is less time consuming and also can be afforded in comparison with frigates and destroyers, why i say this is because it is not feasible for pakistan to go for surface fleet because
1.it is time consuming.
2. It is not feasible because of budget constraints
3. You are forgetting even if you had above two still you don't have ship building facilities to build so many ships and also expertise to build destroyers and frigates. But if yoyou buy them directly then the budget will increase.
And as i said earlier PN didn't learn from op python and trident but IN had and that's why you see ICG expansion which can act as a good feature for frontline defence and counter offensive IF there is any worry of your submarines.
After all as i would look at it. It will come down to days really if you ask me.
But you are entitled to your conclusion and i respect that.
Best of luck.
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I think PN should go up with this plan:
12-14 FACs Azmat Class
4 F-22P Block-Is
4 F-22P Block-IIs
4 F-22P Block-IIIs
12-14 Coastal SSK Class (300-500 Tons)
8 S-20P Block-Is
8 S-20P Block-IIs
8 S-20P Block-IIIs
4-6 MultiroleTankers
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US had its Nukes and decent amount of gold stationed outside during the cold war. Nukes to respond back incase of massive Soviet Nuclear attack and gold to kick start it economy from nothing. I am pretty sure other countries would have had similar strategies. I don't think Pakistanis are dumb enough not the learn anything from this strategy.

Is every comparison to US fair? Do the same rules apply to us?
 
they should increase the number of subs.. it gives us second strike capability and its more power full than any frigates.. it can hide underneath the ocean for months i think its a wise decision to go for 8 subs for the time being... when our economy gets better than we should buy more subs... and SAMs
 
Well i believe that out of the 8,we should dedicate 4 of them only for 2nd strike.

Each Sub with atleast 12xBabur SLCM

Total 48xBabur SLCM deep within the sea with each Babur having warhead of upto 90-140KT yield
The number of Babur SLCM carried by each sub depends on the number of torpedo tubes in the sub. Pakistani NESCOM engineers and scientists came up with a rather innovative solution that Babur SLCM is simply packed inside the standard torpedo shells instead of going for specialised vertical launch tubes. Thus saving time and money and even our existing submarines are transformed into SLCM launch platforms.
 
For indians, this might be now or never. Once chinese have established their base in Gwader along with Pakistan Navy. With Pakistan having the TTP and BLA get on their knees and CPEC, Gwader Projects having Completed to empower pakistan economically.. it might be too late for bhaartis. but then again our swords even now are sharper than ever before, So Lets have a moment of pity for these confused retards.
 
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I broadly agree with you, but I think the PN should skip the F-22P-line and move onto a new platform such as the CSOC design seen here. If equipped with a medium-range VL-SAM, 6 such vessels would prove to be a more than sufficient replacement for the Type 21s. If these are augmented by 4 corvettes of this nature to offer patrol as well as added ASW capacity (by reinforcing the F-22P), the PN would be in good shape.
It is a nice ship, I agree, and designed for a Chinese 32 cell VLS/SAM.
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Still, if you take the C-28A, slap on an Thales I-mast 500 with APAR and a MK41 with 32 ESSM...
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Or adopt the Australian CEAFAR / CEAMOUNT radar system for it, combined with the Smart S mk 2 for it.
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Instead of Mk41, you can also work with Sylver. And inplace of ESSM there is e.g.CAMM (<1–25+ km) and
CAMM-ER (<1–45+ km) aka Sea Cepter. That missile is designed to be quad-packed into DCNS SYLVER A50/A70 launchers, or in American Mk.41 tactical/strike length cells.

CAMM-ER range is comparable to ESSM is comparable to 9M317 (= basis for HQ16)

Current C28A =
Displacement: 2880 tons and 3000 tons full load
Length: 120 m (390 ft)
Beam: 14.4 m (47 ft)
Draught: 3.87 m (12.7 ft)

as compared to 3500 tons full load, 135m x 15,3m (dimension incidentally quite like Type 054, but lower tonnage.)

I think the C28A is underestimated in terms of tonnage, given that F22P already is
Displacement: 2,500 tonnes (standard) 3,144 tonnes (full load)
for
Length: 123.2 m (404 ft)
Beam: 13.8 m (45 ft)
Draught: 3.76 m (12.3 ft

The penguin has returned from his summer vacation :P

I broadly agree with you, but I think the PN should skip the F-22P-line and move onto a new platform such as the CSOC design seen here. If equipped with a medium-range VL-SAM, 6 such vessels would prove to be a more than sufficient replacement for the Type 21s. If these are augmented by 4 corvettes of this nature to offer patrol as well as added ASW capacity (by reinforcing the F-22P), the PN would be in good shape.
LIke the idea of layering corvettes and frigate, but I would prefer a layering of highly efficient small crew, very longer range OPVs backed by allround frigates. ASW should be much a combination of effort between the frigates, their helo's, land based medium helo's, maritime patrol aircraft and submarines. An ASW asset that cannot well defend itself against antiship missiles and air attack won't last long.
 
It is a nice ship, I agree, and designed for a Chinese 32 cell VLS/SAM.
corvette.jpg


Still, if you take the C-28A, slap on an Thales I-mast 500 with APAR and a MK41 with 32 ESSM...
07-3885758-c28a-1.jpg

p1531427.jpg


Or adopt the Australian CEAFAR / CEAMOUNT radar system for it, combined with the Smart S mk 2 for it.
PF-4921.jpg

110301c.jpg


Instead of Mk41, you can also work with Sylver. And inplace of ESSM there is e.g.CAMM (<1–25+ km) and
CAMM-ER (<1–45+ km) aka Sea Cepter. That missile is designed to be quad-packed into DCNS SYLVER A50/A70 launchers, or in American Mk.41 tactical/strike length cells.

CAMM-ER range is comparable to ESSM is comparable to 9M317 (= basis for HQ16)

Current C28A =
Displacement: 2880 tons and 3000 tons full load
Length: 120 m (390 ft)
Beam: 14.4 m (47 ft)
Draught: 3.87 m (12.7 ft)

as compared to 3500 tons full load, 135m x 15,3m (dimension incidentally quite like Type 054, but lower tonnage.)

I think the C28A is underestimated in terms of tonnage, given that F22P already is
Displacement: 2,500 tonnes (standard) 3,144 tonnes (full load)
for
Length: 123.2 m (404 ft)
Beam: 13.8 m (45 ft)
Draught: 3.76 m (12.3 ft


LIke the idea of layering corvettes and frigate, but I would prefer a layering of highly efficient small crew, very longer range OPVs backed by allround frigates. ASW should be much a combination of effort between the frigates, their helo's, land based medium helo's, maritime patrol aircraft and submarines. An ASW asset that cannot well defend itself against antiship missiles and air attack won't last long.
The CAMM/CAMM-ER idea is interesting, though I'm worried that British-Pakistani defence relations at this time will need some work to be reignited. But given the fact that an AESA radar for Selex is in the running for JF-17, there may be a shot here. I believe the C28A is equipped with Western subsystems (Thales?), but in the worst case scenario, the ships could be built and integrated with radar and other subsystems in Pakistan with foreign vendor support. I just hope they don't go for F-22P again or marginally improved F-22P, it needs to be a design that is easily able to take on a 32-cell VLS system.

As for helicopters, the PN will need to replace their Sea Kings eventually. I had always hoped that something like the NH-90 would be picked up, but I imagine costs will put a dampener on that idea. Perhaps the under development Z-20 or some naval variant of the AW149 could be acquired?
 
The CAMM/CAMM-ER idea is interesting, though I'm worried that British-Pakistani defence relations at this time will need some work to be reignited. But given the fact that an AESA radar for Selex is in the running for JF-17, there may be a shot here. I believe the C28A is equipped with Western subsystems (Thales?), but in the worst case scenario, the ships could be built and integrated with radar and other subsystems in Pakistan with foreign vendor support. I just hope they don't go for F-22P again or marginally improved F-22P, it needs to be a design that is easily able to take on a 32-cell VLS system.

As for helicopters, the PN will need to replace their Sea Kings eventually. I had always hoped that something like the NH-90 would be picked up, but I imagine costs will put a dampener on that idea. Perhaps the under development Z-20 or some naval variant of the AW149 could be acquired?
This is not a 3500 tons ship at all.
 
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HMAS Perth (Anzac class) = MEKO200
Displacement: 3,810 tonnes full load
Length: 118 m (387 ft)
Beam: 15 m (49 ft)
Draught: 4 m (13 ft)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Perth_(FFH_157)
Anzac-class frigate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMEKO 200 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia considering dimen


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CSOC 'high performance frigate'
Displacement 3500 tons
Length: 135m
Beam: 15.3m
Chinese New High Performance Frigate | Chinese Military Review
Chinese Shipbuilder CSOC unveiled new Frigate, LHD and Submarine designs at IDEX 2013

IMHO, 3500 tons may be standard rather than full load displacement considering that dimensions are close to those of Type 054/A. Type 054/A is 1m shorter but has a 0.7m wider beam.
Displacement: 4,053 tonnes (full) (CCTV report)
Length: 134.1 m (440 ft)(CCTV report)
Beam: 16 m (52 ft) (CCTV report)
Type 054A frigate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Displacement: 2880 tons and 3000 tons full load
Length: 120 m (390 ft)
Beam: 14.4 m (47 ft)
Draught: 3.87 m (12.7 ft)
C28A Class Corvette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thales Netherlands main radar and C3I Thales exporting radars for Algerian corvettes | defenceWeb
C-28A (Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding)

F22P
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