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

[kafumanpk]

why it is so heavier than chines FAC and why air defence is not installed?

Because it is the missile boats. Indonesia's missile boats and it is very similar.

 

[Penguin]

why it is so heavier than chines FAC and why air defence is not installed?

Because it is a patrol boat, not an attack craft. PBs need to be able to stay out at sea longer, in more kinds of weather. So, they need better sea keeping, sufficient fuel, crew comforts than attack boats. Hence they are made bigger than chinese FAC (= more stability in adverse seas, more fuel and supplies, bigger crew, more extensive crew cabins and galley etc).

Patrolling is typically a peace time activity: guns are most usefull, SAM not needed (in wartime air cover is provided by land based aviation, SAM cover by larger ships, MANPADS may be carrier on board).

 

[Tehmasib]

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir was the Chief Guest at the launching ceremony of the 1st Fast Attack Craft (Missile) being built for Pakistan Navy here at Xingang Shipyard, Tianjin, China.

He said that the project of Fast Attack Craft (Missile) construction represents a quantum leap, not only in Defence Production in naval Sector of Pakistan, but also will meet the long standing operational requirement of Pakistan Navy for the Fast Attack Crafts.

AZMAT Class Fast Attack Craft (Missile) has a crew of 12 to 14 sailors which is less than half that of similar FAC(M). Each FAC(M) will cost of around $50 million each.

PNS AZMAT is speculated to be a 500-600 ton, 60-meter Fast Attack Craft (Missile) which will be equipped with eight C-802A/CSS-N-8 Saccade anti-ship missiles.

First Fast Attack Craft (Missile) will be called AZMAT FAC(M) and it is scheduled to be delivered to Pakistan Navy Fleet by April 2012. These ships will be known as AZMAT Class FAC(M)s in service with Pakistan Navy.

Chief of Naval Staff said that induction of Missile Crafts will supplement Pakistan Navys warfare capabilties He cherished the hard work put in by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSOC) and Pakistan Navy team in realizing the construction of the ship in a short time.

Admiral Noman Bashir said, Pak-China relationship is unique and does not draw any parallel in the world. This relationship over the years has matured in all fields, particularly in defence. He said that production of the second Fast Attack Craft (Missile) in Pakistan will also be accomplished with the active help of our Chinese friends.

AZMAT Fast Attack Craft (Missile) is equipped with C802A Surface-to-Surface Anti-Ship Missiles which has a range of 180 kilometers. AZMAT FAC(M) uses latest stealthy features to avoide detection from long ranges. force. Admiral Noman Bashir said that AZMAT FAC(M) is equipped with the high tech weapons and sensors to preform extremely versatile missions.


When China says a ship is launched means is the ship is almost ready. This ship will be handed to Pakistani brothers half years later (April, 2012) as scheduled.

can any body tells us that this is real pic (1013) of azmat for Pakistan ......thanks in advance

 

[Penguin]

can any body tells us that this is real pic (1013) of azmat for Pakistan ......thanks in advance

AFAIK it is real. Why?

 

[Tehmasib]

AFAIK it is real. Why?

coz bro its looking huge ship......great for me

 

[killerx]

bros which one is it the stealth one or the big one i am getting confused here

 

[noob101]

The ship that is shown in the Photo looks more than 500 tons. it says that the crew complement is 10 -12 which is not possilbe.

 

[Ibr0kEmYrAz0r]

bros which one is it the stealth one or the big one i am getting confused here

Plz see the previous page, that is PNS AZMAT patral boat; it has some stealthy(radar reduction) features, but it is not "invisible"...

 

[abaseen99]

 

[Nishan_101]

Although it would be much better for the PN to JV with Chinese on FACs, Corvettes/mine hunters based on corvettes and frigates as well. Although we need around 11+ to 16 of such FACs, it would be great to produce all the FACs, Corvettes and Frigates at home.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

If Pakistan Navy can operate 20-30 Fast Attack boats with SAM defence on 30% it would be ideal case for our Navy

 

[Nishan_101]

Although it would be much better for the PN to JV with Chinese on FACs, Corvettes/mine hunters based on corvettes and frigates as well. Although we need around 11+ to 16 of such FACs, it would be great to produce all the FACs, Corvettes and Frigates at home.

 

[fatman17]

Although it would be much better for the PN to JV with Chinese on FACs, Corvettes/mine hunters based on corvettes and frigates as well. Although we need around 11+ to 16 of such FACs, it would be great to produce all the FACs, Corvettes and Frigates at home.

N101 i have been following your e-mails - from where do you get these procurement figures for ships, jets, helos etc.?

 

[Nishan_101]

N101 i have been following your e-mails - from where do you get these procurement figures for ships, jets, helos etc.?

Thanks a lot. LOlz. Sir this just my assumptions. I think a bigger and better Navy can protect our seas and coast much better.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Fast Attack boats can pose a serious threat to slow moving Ships no doubt specially if they are stealth they can come do the job and move out in darkness of night