Bangladesh Bought ‘Obsolete’ Chinese Submarines: Russian expert

[Zarvan]

Bangladesh Bought ‘Obsolete’ Chinese Submarines: Russian expert

Two diesel electric submarines that Bangladesh recently purchased for $203 million from China, are obsolete, according to Russian expert.

The submarines, which would become first that Bangladesh owns after they enter service in 2017, were constructed in the 1970s and were considered to be unsuccessful, Russian military expert Vasily Kashin was quoted as saying by Sputnik News Tuesday. The submarines were upgraded 035 project submarines.


The Chinese navy used the 035G project submarines in combat training in 1990-2000. They were equipped with new torpedoes and sonar stations copied from the French sonars.

Russian experts further stated that the submarines were already obsolete even at the beginning of the construction by China in late 1980s and this is one of the reasons that persuaded China buy 12 submarines from Russia later.

The expert further said that lack of experience of the Bangladesh Navy and their possession of the obsolete 035G submarines make them an easy target for a more advanced Indian Navy in case such a situation arises.

The Indian discontent is not due to the supply of this particular submarine, but it is due to the fact that Bangladesh is strengthening its military using Chinese weapons.

Judging by some Indian publications, the expert further said, "if Bangladesh had purchased the same or even a larger number of weapons from extra-regional suppliers, for example, Russia or Europe, it would not have caused such negative emotions from the Indian side.”

In addition to the submarines, Bangladesh had also purchased Chinese project 056 corvettes. The expert also added that there are reports that they had also purchased frigates and there are numerous contracts in recent years for the supply of military equipment to the army and the air force.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/17...inese_Submarines__Russian_expert#.WEi-mOZ95PY

 

[The SC]

Not as obsolete as the old North Korean subs,, they still managed to sink a very moderne frigate/corvette with it, these new ones are quite dangerous too, they give some edge to Bangladesh that it did not have..Besides, Bangladesh only buys what it can afford ..

The Chinese Type 035G equipped with improved electronics, engines, batteries, able to fire torpedoes and MISSILES both of an advanced variety.

 

[cloud4000]

Who exactly are these submarines meant for? Money better spent on a surface fleet.

 

[Beast]

Who exactly are these submarines meant for? Money better spent on a surface fleet.

As if Bangladesh has military budget of USD20billion per annual?

How many sub Myanmar navy has?

 

[BDforever]

Bangladesh Bought ‘Obsolete’ Chinese Submarines: Russian expert

Two diesel electric submarines that Bangladesh recently purchased for $203 million from China, are obsolete, according to Russian expert.

The submarines, which would become first that Bangladesh owns after they enter service in 2017, were constructed in the 1970s and were considered to be unsuccessful, Russian military expert Vasily Kashin was quoted as saying by Sputnik News Tuesday. The submarines were upgraded 035 project submarines.


The Chinese navy used the 035G project submarines in combat training in 1990-2000. They were equipped with new torpedoes and sonar stations copied from the French sonars.

Russian experts further stated that the submarines were already obsolete even at the beginning of the construction by China in late 1980s and this is one of the reasons that persuaded China buy 12 submarines from Russia later.

The expert further said that lack of experience of the Bangladesh Navy and their possession of the obsolete 035G submarines make them an easy target for a more advanced Indian Navy in case such a situation arises.

The Indian discontent is not due to the supply of this particular submarine, but it is due to the fact that Bangladesh is strengthening its military using Chinese weapons.

Judging by some Indian publications, the expert further said, "if Bangladesh had purchased the same or even a larger number of weapons from extra-regional suppliers, for example, Russia or Europe, it would not have caused such negative emotions from the Indian side.”

In addition to the submarines, Bangladesh had also purchased Chinese project 056 corvettes. The expert also added that there are reports that they had also purchased frigates and there are numerous contracts in recent years for the supply of military equipment to the army and the air force.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/17...inese_Submarines__Russian_expert#.WEi-mOZ95PY

 

[Jugger]

These are clearly for defence against Myanmar, especially since there crackdown on rohingya muslims.
So the chinese subs are very effective against such adversaries.

 

[rome333]

Is Russia getting jealous as BD spending more money on China than Russia for defence? Someone's burning...

 

[BDforever]

Is Russia getting jealous as BD spending more money on China than Russia for defence? Someone's burning...

Russia will be calm down as BD is also buying 2 subs from Russia by 2019

 

[Matirpola]

These are clearly for defence against Myanmar, especially since there crackdown on rohingya muslims.

Lol it's not against anyone.

Our threat perception is low, so our forces are small accordingly.

Why make so much noise about 2 old submarines? It's ridiculous.

 

[The SC]

Is Russia getting jealous as BD spending more money on China than Russia for defence? Someone's burning...

Like if hey will sell a kilo class for 125 million $.. I had the same thought, that is the impression it gives through the article!

These subs are to patrol the Bangladeshi EEZ.. That is all..

 

[BDforever]

Like if hey will sell a kilo class for 125 million $.. I had the same thought, that is the impression it gives through the article!

These subs are to patrol the Bangladeshi EEZ.. That is all..

these subs also will be used for deploying special force

 

[The SC]

Obsolete is a big word.. since they are being made with today's technologies..
One can say that the VW Coccinel is a very old design and technology but the new ones are competing with the most modern cars in their category while keeping the "very old design"

Old Beetle

New Beetle

 

[monitor]

Not as obsolete as the old North Korean subs,, they still managed to sink a very moderne frigate/corvette with it, these new ones are quite dangerous too, they give some edge to Bangladesh that it did not have..Besides, Bangladesh only buys what it can afford ..

The Chinese Type 035G equipped with improved electronics, engines, batteries, able to fire torpedoes and MISSILES both of an advanced variety.

In my knowledge this submarine can only fire torpedoe not Missile. If it can fire missile too will be great addition to our fleet.

Who exactly are these submarines meant for? Money better spent on a surface fleet.

We are already adding surface fleet, we had lacking 3 dimension navy so gradually we are adding air asset and submarine.

These are clearly for defence against Myanmar, especially since there crackdown on rohingya muslims.
So the chinese subs are very effective against such adversaries.

Nothing to do with Current situations we start serious afford after 2008 standoff with Myanmar to add submarine though we were thinking about submarine from 90,s .

 

[bluesky]

Old or new, these two submarines will play a great role to protect our sea and shore from an attack by an enemy around us. Chinese supply is better than the Russian supply, because the latter do not care about the after sale service. Russia has been already given contract to supply $1 billion worth of weapons and to build nuclear power plant in BD. It certainly made Russia happy. Now, the article above only in reference to the Indian displeasure.

 

[The SC]

these subs also will be used for deploying special force

If need is there..of course, they can also lay mines and other classical submarine duties..

In my knowledge this submarine can only fire torpedoe not Missile. If it can fire missile too will be great addition to our fleet.




We are already adding surface fleet, we had lacking 3 dimension navy so gradually we are adding air asset and submarine.



Nothing to do with Current situations we start serious afford after 2008 standoff with Myanmar to add submarine though we were thinking about submarine from 90,s .

They can fire MISSILES too, they are brand new and being made with techs of today.. do your search, you'll find out they can..