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most of us thought first F-22P is in pakistan but here is the real story...
Chinese F-22P frigate to arrive on 19th
By Our Defence Correspondent
ISLAMABADThe first F-22P Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai China under Sino-Pak joint project will reach at Karachi port on 19th September.
The F-22P Frigate was delivered to Pakistan Navy on 31st July 2009 at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, China in a ceremony in which Pakistan national flag was hoisted at ship with the band playing national anthem.
Chinese Navy, Chinese Government Authorities and senior officers of Pakistan Navy including Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir attended the ceremony.
Sources said that Pakistan and China had inked a project Sino-Pak joint project of US $ 750 million in 2005. According to the project China will provide four F-22P Frigates to Pakistan. The construction of F-22P Frigates weighing 25000 tons was started in 2005 while rest of the three Ships is being underway. The last vessel will be delivered to Pakistan by 2013.
It is also said that the frigates are equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and sensors and would also deploy the Z9EC helicopter as an integral part of the platform. F-22P Frigates will arrive at Karachi Port (Kemari) on 19th September 2009 after travel of 51 days.
Chinese F-22P frigate to arrive on 19th
By Our Defence Correspondent
ISLAMABADThe first F-22P Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai China under Sino-Pak joint project will reach at Karachi port on 19th September.
The F-22P Frigate was delivered to Pakistan Navy on 31st July 2009 at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, China in a ceremony in which Pakistan national flag was hoisted at ship with the band playing national anthem.
Chinese Navy, Chinese Government Authorities and senior officers of Pakistan Navy including Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir attended the ceremony.
Sources said that Pakistan and China had inked a project Sino-Pak joint project of US $ 750 million in 2005. According to the project China will provide four F-22P Frigates to Pakistan. The construction of F-22P Frigates weighing 25000 tons was started in 2005 while rest of the three Ships is being underway. The last vessel will be delivered to Pakistan by 2013.
It is also said that the frigates are equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and sensors and would also deploy the Z9EC helicopter as an integral part of the platform. F-22P Frigates will arrive at Karachi Port (Kemari) on 19th September 2009 after travel of 51 days.