KRI Tombak

History
Indonesia
NameKRI Tombak
AwardedPT PAL
Commissioned27 August 2014
Identification629
General characteristics
Class and typeSampari-class fast attack craft
Displacement460 tonnes
Length59.8 m
Beam8.1 m
Draft2.6 m
Speed28 knots (52 km/h) (max)
Range2,400 nautical miles (4,400 km)
Endurance9 days

KRI Tombak (629) is a Sampari-class fast attack craft of the Indonesian Navy. Built by PT PAL, she is the second ship in her class.

Characteristics

The vessel, part of the KCR-60m family of fast attack missile craft, has a length of 59.8 metres (196 ft) and a beam of 8.1 m. At full charge, it has a draft of 2.6 m, and the ship's displacement is 460 tonnes. It has a maximum speed of 28 knots (52 km/h), with a cruising speed of 20 knots (37 km/h). She can stay at sea for 9 days, with a range of 2,400 nautical miles (4,400 km) and a crew capacity of 43.[1]

Service history

Tombak was built by PT PAL and was commissioned into the Indonesian Navy on 27 August 2014.[2] She was initially assigned to the Eastern Fleet Command (Koarmatim).[3] In June 2015, Tombak alongside the KRI Hiu (634) conducted joint exercises with the Australian Navy vessels Glenelg and Wollongong in Kupang.[4] Her missile launchers were removed in late 2017 and a Type 630 CIWS was installed, but by May 2019 there were plans to reattach the launchers in a different position.[5]

In August 2019, she participated in the rescue of passengers of the MV Santika Nusantara, a RORO passenger ship which caught fire in the Java Sea.[6] Alongside the Halasan, Tombak took part in the 2019 International Maritime Defense Exhibition & Conference (IMDEX) Asia as one of the two Indonesian Navy vessels on display.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Indonesian Shipyard PT PAL launched the third 60m Fast Missile Craft KCR-60M for TNI AL". navyrecognition.com. 9 July 2014. Archived from the original on 2 July 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Menhan resmikan KRI Tombak-629 sebagai kapal Indonesia". Antara News (in Indonesian). 27 August 2014. Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Koarmatim Terima KRI Tombak-629 Buatan Indonesia". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 28 August 2014. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Indonesia, Australia conduct joint naval exercise". Antara News. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  5. ^ a b Rahmat, Ridzwan (17 May 2019). "IMDEX 2019: Indonesia to reinstate missile capabilities on KCR-60M fast attack craft". Jane's 360. Archived from the original on 21 May 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Dua Kapal Perang Sulit Evakuasi Penumpang KM Santika Nusantara, Begini Alasannya". Radar Malang (in Indonesian). 23 August 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.[permanent dead link‍]