Pakistan Navy’s 2300 Tons OPVs launched by Damen

[khanasifm]

https://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/press-room/Brochures/Radar-Systems/ALPER_ENG.pdf

 

[Humble Analyst]

Is there possibilities of data links between a lanes and ships in order to use guided missiles, that can be force multiplier deadly or a life saver in some cases

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/05/damen-launches-pakistan-navys-first-2300-tons-opv/

First unit completed and undergoing testing ready for handoff in upcoming months

Pakistan Navy ordered the two corvettes in 2017. The first ship is expected to join the PN Fleet by end of this year and the second would be delivered by mid-2020.


Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem, declared that the two vessels « will act as force multipliers in enhancing Navy’s capability of safeguarding maritime frontiers and would offer more flexibility in the conduct of Pakistan Navy’s initiative of independent Regional Maritime Security Patrols in the Indian Ocean Region. »


Described by Damen as an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), the PN Corvettes will have a displacement of around 2,300 tons, which reportedly means that the vessels are based on the OPV 2400 design. According to Damen specifications, the model is 90 meters long, accommodate a 90-strong crew, and includes a flight deck and helicopter hangar.


The vessel can receive a wide range of mission modules, such as ASW, MCM, UAV/USV, diving support, and hospital facilities. Weapon systems include one 76 mm main gun and secondary machine guns. As of today, four vessels are « built or under construction », the shipbuilder website reveals.

 

[khanasifm]

4 is typically considered a good number one on patrol , one in bay on rest , one in maintenance and one as backup

But in war all are deployed to sea

 

[Dazzler]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1168768621977526272

 

[Shabi1]

The OPVs dont seem to be capable of carrying missiles so will probably be chosen to do patrol duties more economically whilst freeing our more capable platforms for less wear and tear.

These OPVs also have UAV capability. Lets see if they are local or imported.

Since PN upgraded order to 2300ton the pictures/videos match the OPV2400.

OPV Damen 2400
https://products.damen.com/-/media/.../Documents/Offshore_Patrol_Vessel_2400_DS.pdf

 

[Champion_Usmani]

Launching ceremony of the second state of the art 2300 Tons Corvette vessel built for Pakistan Navy was held in Romania.

Chief of Staff (Personnel) Vice Admiral Athar Mukhtar was the chief guest on the occasion.

Corvettes laced with latest technology are multi-purpose platforms of medium size and tonnage. These are used for different operations including security patrol.

In his remarks on the occasion, Vice Admiral Athar Mukhtar said the addition of these ships will further enhance the capability of Pakistan Navy to defend the waters of the country.

He also lauded the professionalism of DAMEN Shipyards in delivering cutting edge technologies to Pakistan Navy in the form of Corvettes.

http://www.radio.gov.pk/03-09-2019/...s-corvette-vessel-inducted-into-pakistan-navy

 

[Champion_Usmani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1168768621977526272

Second corvette vessel inducted into Pakistan Navy

KARACHI (Dunya News) – A launching ceremony of the second state-of-the-art 2,300 tons corvettes vessel built for Pakistan Navy was held in Romania.

Chief of Staff (Personnel) Vice Admiral Athar Mukhtar was the chief guest on the occasion.

Corvettes laced with latest technology are multi-purpose platforms of medium size and tonnage. These are used for different operations including security patrol.

In his remarks on the occasion, Vice Admiral Athar Mukhtar said the addition of these ships would further enhance the capability of Pakistan Navy to defend the waters of the country.

He lauded the professionalism of DAMEN Shipyards in delivering cutting edge technologies to Pakistan Navy in the form of Corvettes.

https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/507861-Second-corvette-vessel-inducted-into-Pakistan-Navy

@Rashid Mahmood @Maarkhoor @Reichsmarschall @Windjammer

 

[8 pass charlie]

why are all of them holding those viking style axes.oh sorry this is a CUTTING EDGE technology.

 

[CHACHA"G"]

Is this the 2nd one …… dam very quick ………. So first one will get her commission in this year and this 2nd Ship will join Navy middle of next year ?

 

[Champion_Usmani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1168806140723048449

https://twitter.com/x/status/1168806475281653760

https://twitter.com/x/status/1168806754030956544

 

[The Accountant]

Whats the purpose and role of these ships?

Do we require such big ships for maritime patrolling only ?

 

[Champion_Usmani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1168808391130669056

 

[ADIL SHERDIL]

What are the capabilities of these Corvette ? Are they launched or inducted in our current fleet?