PNS Alamgir sets sail for Pakistan

[Stealth_fighter]

anymore update on the frigates?

 

[khurasaan1]

anymore update on the frigates?

not ..yet..

 

[Penguin]

anymore update on the frigates?

Thus far: frigate - singular. She on the way via Spain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Oman and will arrive in Pakistan 3rd week of May

 

[Stealth_fighter]

Thus far: frigate - singular. She on the way via Spain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Oman and will arrive in Pakistan 3rd week of May

thanks for your kind reply.as i did not see ur post for a while so assuming that not any further detail about the frigate has reached yet in ur hand.by the way i m just curious to ask, seems like u have a vast knowledge about military stuff but y u only in naval section?r u a navy personal my dear sir?

 

[Penguin]

thanks for your kind reply.as i did not see ur post for a while so assuming that not any further detail about the frigate has reached yet in ur hand.by the way i m just curious to ask, seems like u have a vast knowledge about military stuff but y u only in naval section?r u a navy personal my dear sir?

Naval matters have always sparked my interest. There is just something about ships ;-)
I do occasionally stray into other areas of the forum.

 

[khurasaan1]

anymore update on the frigates?

Yesterday, 21-4-2011 it entered Turkish port...

 

[Penguin]

See Akinci's post in Turkish defence thread: http://www.defence.pk/forums/turkey-defence/104951-pns-alamgir-turkey.html#post1694211

Yesterday, Pakistan’s newest frigate F-230 PNS Alamgir arrived in Gölcük Naval Base for a 4 day visit.

PNS Alamgir is a Oliver Perry Hazard class frigate. She was decommissioned from USN. She was commissioned in Pakistani navy on 31 August 2010. She left USA on 10 February 2011 and since then she is on her maiden voyage to Pakistan. Pakistan is the ninth operator of Perry class ships.

According to Pakistani Embassy in Ankara the ship will stay till 24 April in Gölcük Naval Base, the main naval base of Turkish Navy. A number of port and sea trials will be conducted according to the embassy.

Turkish Navy operates 8 Perry class frigates since 1998 and has an extensive knowledge about the operation, maintenance about these ships. Furthermore Turkish Navy is upgrading its Perry class frigates with moderns combat management systems and vertical launchers.

Turkish Navy has a lot of know-how to share with the Pakistani Navy.

Which means it's stop in Spain (Cadiz) was short. Spain operates a locally produced version of the OHP, the Santa Maria class, which it is upgrading.

The class is currently receiving a mid-life update (MLU), including a new EW suite, improved combat-data system, an upgrade of the Mk92 FCS, new electrical generators, the removal of the SQR-19 TACTASS towed array and habitability improvements. Four ships have already been modernized

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Santa María class frigate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[fatman17]

Pakistan’s newly commisioned frigate returns home Today

'Pakistan Times' Foreign Desk


ANKARA (Turkey): Pakistan Navy’s Frigate PNS ALAMGIR (FFG-260) is visiting Golcuk Naval Base here since April 21 and will depart back home today, Sunday.

PNS ALAMGIR, an Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate, was commissioned in Pakistan Navy on 31 August 2010 at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, USA. PNSALAMGIR will go a long way in enhancing Pakistan’s capability to provide maritime security in North Arabian and adjoining seas. Presently, the ship is on passage to Pakistan from United States and is scheduled to visit various ports of the friendly countries.

The ship will stay at the Naval Base for another three days and shall carry out a number of harbour and sea exercises with the Turkish Navy. Navies of the two brotherly countries have a history to organize such visits and exercises on a regular basis. Earlier in March, a Turkish Navy contingent also took part in AMAN-2011 Naval Exercise held in Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistan Navy is actively involved in maintaining peace and stability in the region - from Gulf of Aden to Gulf of Oman including North Arabian Sea. Pakistan Navy ships are vigorously operating and participating in all peace keeping missions. In support of UN Resolutions, Pakistan, alongwith other regional and extra regional Navies is helping to deal with the menace of pirates in the Gulf of Aden and along the Somali coast. Continuous presence of Pakistani ships in the busiest sea lanes has helped the continuous flow of shipping and uninterrupted economical activities.

These sea routes connect the oil rich Middle Eastern states to industrialized Western world. In support of Pakistan Government policies against piracy and maritime terrorism, this ship will mainly be deployed for coalition patrols and anti piracy operations. Ship is suitably equipped for conducting Maritime Security Operations, which has become the primary task of navies in many parts of the world. With its weapons and sensors, the ship will not only be most suitable platform for any kind of benign role, but will also enhance the defensive capability of Pakistan against any aggression.

PNS ALAMGIR is 453 feet in length and displaces 4100 tons. It is propelled by two gas turbines engines and can do sustained speeds of 30 knots plus. It is well equipped for Anti-Submarine Warfare. Its 76 mm fully automatic gun is capable of shooting both air and surface targets. It can carry 2 helicopters for multiple tasks. Its large radius of action makes it a very suitable platform for sustained maritime operations away from home port.

 

[Myth_buster_1]

Lets hope the intention of these ships are not to make PN the pirates hunters.

 

[TOPGUN]

I take it there weren't any heli's on board correct me if iam wrong or did any one notice?

 

[Penguin]

I take it there weren't any heli's on board correct me if iam wrong or did any one notice?

Well, considering PN is on the one hand requipping with Chinese Z-9C helicopter and on the other exploring rotary naval UAVs, that's hardly surpising. Especially, if you also factor in that getting ex-US SH2 Seasprite or SH-60 SeaHawk would mean adding yet another helicopter type to the already eclectic collection of helicopters of Pakistan's armed forces.

 

[Penguin]

Lets hope the intention of these ships are not to make PN the pirates hunters.

What's wrong with pirate hunting? You don't suppose anti-piracy operations are part of 'protecting sealines of communication'?

 

[Penguin]

PNS ALAMGIR visits Turkey
Posted by admintribe on Apr 21st, 2011 // No Comment

Ankara: Pakistan Navy’s Frigate PNS ALAMGIR (FFG-260) is visiting Golcuk Naval Base, Turkey on 21 April and departing on 24 April 2011. PNS ALAMGIR, an Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate, was commissioned in Pakistan Navy on August 31, 2010 at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, USA.
PNS ALAMGIR will go a long way in enhancing Pakistan’s capability to provide maritime security in North Arabian and adjoining seas. Presently, the ship is on passage to Pakistan from United States and is scheduled to visit various ports of the friendly countries.

The ship will stay at the Naval Base for another three days and shall carry out a number of harbour and sea exercises with the Turkish Navy. Navies of the two brotherly countries have a history to organize such visits and exercises on a regular basis. Earlier in March, a Turkish Navy contingent also took part in AMAN-2011 Naval Exercise held in Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistan Navy is actively involved in maintaining peace and stability in the region – from Gulf of Aden to Gulf of Oman including North Arabian Sea. Pakistan Navy ships are vigorously operating and participating in all peace keeping missions. In support of UN Resolutions, Pakistan, alongwith other regional and extra regional Navies is helping to deal with the menace of pirates in the Gulf of Aden and along the Somali coast. Continuous presence of Pakistani ships in the busiest sea lanes has helped the continuous flow of shipping and uninterrupted economical activities. These sea routes connect the oil rich Middle Eastern states to industrialized Western world.

In support of Pakistan Government policies against piracy and maritime terrorism, this ship will mainly be deployed for coalition patrols and anti piracy operations. Ship is suitably equipped for conducting Maritime Security Operations, which has become the primary task of navies in many parts of the world.

The News Tribe » PNS ALAMGIR visits Turkey

(is it me or is there something not quite right with this pic: e.g. the hull number, the bow section...?)

 

[Dazzler]

I am sorry to say this but from the very looks of it, seems like every offensive system apart of two cannons is ripped off. Unless we equip these with new weaponry and sensors, be it from west, China, its just a waste of money! A ship of 4100 tonnes for anti piracy role? Gun boats could have done better...

 

[DelhiDareDevil]

Pakistan navy needs to get at least 10 more of this baby.