Oliver Hazard Class Frigate Acquisition by Pakistan

[Basel]

Im unsure as to whether that is entirely accurate. ESSM would require MK41. Considering PN did not want to pay a penny for OHP,


uhhh who is going to pay for its replacement?

ESSM can be launched from various types of launchers and there is also a cheaper version then MK-41 launcher which US also use.

 

[Akh1112]

ESSM can be launched from various types of launchers and there is also a cheaper version then MK-41 launcher which US also use.
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So, ESSM cant be launched from MK48, like, at all. If PN wanted ESSM's on the low, yea, they could go for MK29 i guess, would not make much sense though cost wise i think, could have stuck with SM-1 or mod them for SM-2 like others.

 

[ziaulislam]

US even didn't allow ESSMs 50km range SAMs for that ship although we can put Aster15/30 or any other available SAM from west or South Africa.

Coz it was for free?
I still believe had we gotten 5 ships and upgraded them it would have helped us a long way but its now a done story

 

[naahmad28]

This ship can be converted to Ship-borne Early Warning System by looking at its size.
It will cost a lot, but if considering requirements, would be a potent asset.

or, it can be converted into Training ship, which we lack at this moment.

 

[Cool_Soldier]

We had many bitter experiences with US weapon supply. Now time to consider other option for future and learn from past .

Perry Class Alamgir was not free, we paid for retrofit cost. I think it was more than $70 Million.
However, considering PN size, it adds some punch to its defence.