Two Fast Attack Missile Crafts QUWWAT, JURRAT

[VisionHawk]

Two Fast Attack Missile Crafts QUWWAT, JURRAT inducted to Pak Navy

KARACHI, Feb. 24 (APP): Pakistan Navy commissioned in its fleet two indigenously built Fast Attack Missile Crafts QUWWAT and JURRAT at an impressive ceremony held here at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works on Friday.

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir said that commissioning of these Missile boats heralded a new era for Pakistan Navy in missile craft construction.

He said this significant achievement had laid the foundation of a viable shipbuilding industry which Pakistan Navy would Inshallah continue to further capitalize upon.

The Naval Chief further said that in the changed maritime scenario, Navy undertakings had increased manifold and warranted development of a balanced Navy capable of safeguarding our legitimate maritime interests.

“To this end, our Frigate Project has already been materialized which will inshallah commence soon with the Chinese collaboration in the region. Induction of these Fast Attack Missile Crafts in PN Fleet will certainly enhance its offensive punch,” he added.

Acknowledging Government’s efforts to equip Navy with the latest weaponry and providing it with a infrastructure compatible to the modern needs, he observed that the Government had paid full attention to the maritime sector and development of Gwadar port and Coastal Highway were significant steps in that direction.

Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated all the engineers and technicians of Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works on achieving this significant milestone.

He thanked M/s MARSUN of Thailand for their valuable contribution towards this landmark achievement. He also hoped that the newly inducted crafts would meet all future challenges effectively and undertake their assigned missions successfully.

Earlier in his welcome address, Managing Director Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works, Rear Admiral (Retd.) Azhar Hussain, shed light on various technical aspects of the Missile Crafts.

He apprised the audience that the crafts measuring 30 meters in length and having speed in excess of 30 knots with displacement of 250 tons, had been fitted with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors including Electronic Warfare Systems and Fire Control Radar.

Later, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir formally commissioned the Missile Crafts amid prayers for Allah’s blessings

 

[Sid]

I find it strange that people post articles but do not put a link under them to enable us to see which website is this newspiece coming from. Acknowledgement from which website it is, also gives credit to that website for having reported the news.

Anyways, the article doesn't mention which type of missile boats these are. Guess we'll have to find out.

 

[Neo]

Here's the link to the article...or actually three

http://english.people.com.cn/200602/25/eng...225_245713.html

http://thepakistaninewspaper.com/news_detail.php?id=4295

http://www.dawn.com/2006/02/25/top11.htm

 

[Zeeshan S.]

I find this article from DAWN much credible.

PN inducts two attack craft into fleet

KARACHI, Feb 24: Pakistan Navy on Friday inducted into its fleet two indigenously built fast-attack missile craft Quwwat and Jurrat at an impressive ceremony held here at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir was the chief guest on the occasion.

“The induction of these missile boats heralds a new era for Pakistan Navy in missile craft construction,” said Admiral Tahir at the ceremony.

“It has also laid the foundation for a viable shipbuilding industry in the country,” (Transfer of Technology?) Admiral Tahir said, adding that the Navy would continue to capitalise on its potential.

The missile craft are 30 metres long and can travel at speeds of more than 30 knots with displacement of 250 tons. They are fitted with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including electronic warfare systems and fire control radar.

In the changed maritime scenario, the admiral said the navy’s undertakings had increased manifold and warranted development of a balanced outfit capable of safeguarding legitimate maritime interests.

“To this end, our frigate project has already materialized which will commence soon with the Chinese collaboration in the region. Induction of these fast attack missile craft into PN fleet will certainly enhance its offensive punch,” he added.

Acknowledging the government’s efforts to equip the navy with the latest weaponry and provide it with a infrastructure compatible to modern needs, he said: “The government has paid full attention to the maritime sector and the development of Gwadar port and coastal highway were significant steps in that direction.”

He congratulated all the engineers and technicians of Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works on achieving this significant milestone.—APP

 

[VisionHawk]

Its great that we are relying on our indigenouse capability both of these missle craft boats are equipped with the state of art technology and modern weapons system .Thai M/s MARSUN also contributed help in achieving this landmark achievement. Both of these fast missle crafts boats quat and jurat in PN Fleet will certainly enhance its offensive punch.These crafts are having speed in excess of 30 knots with displacement of 250 tons, had been fitted with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors including Electronic Warfare Systems and Fire Control Radar.
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Further more

Our Frigate Project has already been materialized which will inshallah commence soon with the Chinese collaboration in the region does any body have some more info about this frigate project if so pls share it with us

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[Sid]

Thanks for repeating what was already stated in the article(s).

Anyways, so far these 'new' Missile Attack Crafts sound similar in features and capabilities to the 'Hamina Class' missile boats of the Finnish Navy which, if it turns out they are influenced by or a result of PN approaching the FN collaboration would be good. I'll try and see what else I can dig up with regards to this.