BNS Shaheed Akhtaruddin (2023)

History
Bangladesh
NameBNS Shaheed Akhtaruddin
Ordered20 May 2019[1]
BuilderKhulna Shipyard
Laid down2 December 2019[1]
Launched24 February 2023
Commissioned12 July 2023[2]
IdentificationPennant number: P 414
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class and typePadma-class inshore patrol vessel
Displacement350 tonnes
Length51.6 m (169 ft 3 in)
Beam7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
Draught4.2 m (13 ft 9 in)
Propulsion2 shafts, 2 diesels
Speed21 kn (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Endurance7 days
Boats & landing
craft carried		1 x RIB boat
Complement45 personnel
Armament

BNS Shaheed Akhtaruddin is a Padma-class inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She is serving the Bangladesh Navy since 2023.

Career

The ship was ordered on 20 May 2019.[1] The contract was awarded to Khulna Shipyard in Khulna, Bangladesh, where the keel was laid on 2 December 2019.[1] The ship was launched on 24 February 2023. The Ship was commissioned to the Bangladesh Navy on 12 July 2023.[2]

Design

BNS Shaheed Akhtaruddin is 51.6 metres (169 ft 3 in) long, 7.5 metres (24 ft 7 in) wide, 4.2 metres (13 ft 9 in) high. The patrol vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph). The ship's complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.[3]

Armament

The ship is equipped with one Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon and a pair of 12.7 mm CIS 50MGs. Shaheed Akhtaruddin can also carry naval mines and MANPADS.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Khulna Shipyard lays keel for five more Padma-class patrol vessels for Bangladeshi Navy". Janes 360. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Govt strengthening armed forces only for ensuring country's sovereignty: PM". The Kaler Kantho. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  3. ^ a b "5 x Patrol Craft BN – Khulna Shipyard Ltd". Retrieved 2022-02-16.