PNS Azmat Class - Fast Attack Missile Craft | Updates & Discussions.

[aziqbal]

You should note the Chinese Type 022 wave-piercing catamaran has even less armament and is only 6 knots faster. Nonetheless, PLAN currently has 3 flotillas (83 units).

China currently has at maximum 8 sqaudrons with 5 idenified with 7 located

2 x Sqaudrons in NSF
2 x Sqaudrons in ESF
3 x Sqaudrons in SSF

each sqaudron used to have 8 but now has 12 units each, so giving a minimum of 60 units or a maximum of 96, if 7 sqaudrons are counted then it is 84 Type 022s

 

[Penguin]

Penguin, couldn't Azmat be classified as a OPV, or even a Corvette - it's endurance and creature comforts, ie galley, sleeping quarters are much superior than normal FAC.

OPVs don't carry this kind of armament (8 SSM). At 500-600 tons it is too small to be classed a corvette.

 

[regular]

it is not fast just stealthy, even a frigate can achieve 30-35 knots

I guess we need to modify it a little bit with an extra rudder to achieve its fast speed to 40++....U are right about that its not fast but medium speed....

 

[Penguin]

29.05.12 PNS Azmat in Colombo.

29.05.12

 

[nomi007]

when azmat saab will reach home

 

[Nishan_101]

I hope that PN will produce 6 of these.

 

[Hyde]

New craft inducted into Pakistan Navy

From Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad, Jun 21 (PTI) A Chinese-made fast attack craft armed with missiles was inducted into the Pakistan Navy today, with Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairman Gen Khalid Wynne saying the vessel's firepower would help strengthen the defence of the country's territorial waters. The PNS Azmat was formally inducted in the Pakistan Navy during a ceremony held at the naval dockyard in Karachi. The fast attack craft is the first vessel of its kind in the Pakistani fleet. Wynne said Pakistan had been a proponent of peaceful coexistence and had no aggressive designs against any country. However, he added that Pakistan could not "remain oblivious of the requirements of the country's defence". PNS Azmat is the embodiment of the Pakistan Navy's endeavours to remain relevant in the contemporary environment through the induction of modern platforms. He said he was sure the capabilities and firepower of the PNS Azmat would help strengthen the defence of the country's territorial waters. Another fast attack craft of the same class is being built at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works. Wynne also lauded the defence cooperation between China and Pakistan and said the longstanding ties between the two sides are a "manifestation of an enduring, multidimensional and deep-rooted relation". The PNS Azmat is fitted with modern weapons and sensors and a variety of "soft and hard kill terminal defence systems", officials said. The vessel will provide operational flexibility to the navy, they said.

Source: New craft inducted into Pakistan Navy, IBN Live News and Dunya News TV

 

[Edevelop]

^^ Excellent news

 

[Nishan_101]

I think Pakistan Navy should have done a JV with Chinese and produce 21 of these in 15 years like 7 FAC in every five years time with upgrades.

 

[Zarvan]

Islamabad: A Chinese-made fast attack craft armed with missiles was inducted into the Pakistan Navy on Thursday, with Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairman Gen Khalid Wynne saying the vessel's firepower would help strengthen the defence of the country's territorial waters.

The PNS Azmat was formally inducted in the Pakistan Navy during a ceremony held at the naval dockyard in Karachi.

The fast attack craft is the first vessel of its kind in the Pakistani fleet.

Wynne said Pakistan had been a proponent of peaceful coexistence and had no aggressive designs against any country.



However, he added that Pakistan could not "remain oblivious of the requirements of the country's defence".

PNS Azmat is the embodiment of the Pakistan Navy's endeavours to remain relevant in the contemporary environment through the induction of modern platforms.

He said he was sure the capabilities and firepower of the PNS Azmat would help strengthen the defence of the country's territorial waters.

Another fast attack craft of the same class is being built at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works.

Wynne also lauded the defence cooperation between China and Pakistan and said the longstanding ties between the two sides are a "manifestation of an enduring, multidimensional and deep-rooted relation".

The PNS Azmat is fitted with modern weapons and sensors and a variety of "soft and hard kill terminal defence systems", officials said.

The vessel will provide operational flexibility to the navy, they said.

PTI

 

[fatman17]

Friday, June 22, 2012

Pakistan Navy inducts first fast-attack craft

* Naval chief says navy committed for safe maritime environment

* Induction of new craft will provide operational flexibility



KARACHI: Pakistan’s first fast-attack craft (missile) PNS Azmat was formally inducted in Pakistan Navy in a ceremony held at the PN Dockyard on Thursday.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) Chairman General Khalid Shameem Wynne was the chief guest on the occasion. PNS Azmat is the first ship of its kind in the Pakistan Navy fleet.

The craft has been designed and constructed by the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC). The ship was commissioned as PNS Azmat in China on April 23.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said that Pakistan Navy’s multiple international deployments were a manifestation of its commitment to guarantee a safe and conducive maritime environment for the world.

He said that PNS Azmat was an embodiment of the persistent endeavours of Pakistan Navy to remain relevant to the contemporary environment through induction of state-of-the-art technology. Wynne said that indigenous capability of defence production had been the aim of Pakistan’s armed forces and the fast attack craft programme would contribute to achieve that target by constructing a second craft at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works.

He lauded the defence cooperation between China and Pakistan, saying the longstanding ties between the two countries were a manifestation of an enduring, multidimensional and deep-rooted relationship. He hoped that defence collaboration between the two countries would grow in the times to come.

Earlier, in his welcome address, Vice Admiral Zakaullah said that induction of PNS Azmat was a moment of pride for Pakistan in general and Pakistan Navy in particular. He apprised the audience that the ship was extremely agile and capable of undertaking multiple roles, adding that it was fitted with modern weapons and sensors and a variety of defence systems. He added that the induction of the craft would provide operational flexibility to safeguard the country’s maritime interests effectively.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila, a large number of navy officers and personnel of the China Shipbuilding and Offshore Company attended the ceremony.

The chief guest handed over the ship scroll to the Pakistan fleet commander. He visited PNS Azmat and was introduced to the project team.

With the induction of its first fast-attack craft, the Pakistan Navy has become the first force in the region to have this advanced defence capability. app

 

[Arsalan]

News Report
Pakistan Navy inducts first fast-attack craft

regards!

 

[Penguin]

 

[Darth Vader]

Associated Press of Pakistan

Karachi: The first Fast Attack Craft (Missile) PNS Azmat has been formally inducted in Pakistan Navy Fleet in a ceremony held at PN Dockyard here on Thursday. The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shameem Wyyne, was the chief guest on the occasion.

PNS Azmat is the first ship of its kind in Pakistan Navy Fleet. This Fast Attack Craft Missile has been designed and constructed by the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC). The ship was commissioned as PNS Azmat in China on April 23, 2012.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest General Khalid Shameem Wyyne said that Pakistan Navy’s multiple international deployments are the manifestation of Pakistan Navy’s commitment to guarantee a safe and conducive maritime environment for the world.

He said that PNS Azmat is an embodiment of the persistent endeavor of Pakistan Navy to remain relevant to the contemporary environment through induction of state of the art platforms.

General Wayyne said that indigenous capability of defence production has been the aim of Pakistan Armed forces and the FAC(M) programme will fulfill this aspect by construction of second Attack Craft at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering works. He lauded the defence co-operation between China and Pakistan and said that the longstanding ties between the two countries are a manifestation of an enduring, multidimensional and deep routed relation.

He hoped that the defence collaboration between the two countries will grow in times to come. Earlier, in his welcome address, Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral Zakaullah said that induction of PNS Azmat is a moment of pride for Pakistan in general and Pakistan Navy in particular.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Looks like a conventional coast guard ship