Bangladesh Navy

[The Ronin]

Bangladesh buildup of front line warship is quite impressive, but what about the amphibious force? Any plan to acquire LPD's?? , especially when burma had one.

There was rumor about discussion for LPD from Singapore/Korea few years ago but that was it. Army and Navy's got a number of LCT/LCUs in past few years and there's still some under construction and planning phase specially for army. Navy is more focused on building up/modernize surface, sub-surface fleet, aviation wing, building warship locally and new base construction and that's how it should be IMO. A sole Burmese LPD doesn't posses any threat to BD as it lacks proper escort.

 

[sahureka2]

The first two frigates of this class were sold to Bangladesh which contracted two more, one as indicated in the attached article https://www.janes.com/article/93346/china-hands-over-two-ex-plan-frigates-to-bangladesh-navy, should be the 523 Putian, the other probably the Huangquo 528, here alongside the destroyer 168 Guangzhou - Type 052B

Question: Is it possible that the destroyer 168 Guangzhou will also be modernized for the Bangladesch Navy?

 

[Zarvan]

The first two frigates of this class were sold to Bangladesh which contracted two more, one as indicated in the attached article https://www.janes.com/article/93346/china-hands-over-two-ex-plan-frigates-to-bangladesh-navy, should be the 523 Putian, the other probably the Huangquo 528, here alongside the destroyer 168 Guangzhou - Type 052B

Question: Is it possible that the destroyer 168 Guangzhou will also be modernized for the Bangladesch Navy?

How many Frigates and Corvettes will Bangladesh have after arrival of these two ??

 

[Avicenna]

How many Frigates and Corvettes will Bangladesh have after arrival of these two ??

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_active_ships_of_the_Bangladesh_Navy

10 assuming none are retired.

Although I think the -H1 will be replaced if the naming is significant.

Also keep in mind the non missile armament of the Hamiltons. (2)

So I would say effectively 7 missile armed frigates when all is said and done.

In addition to the 6 corvettes.

 

[Arthur]

At least 5 vessels of different category/displacement will be retired in next 2 years.

BNS osman is slated to retire when next batch of H3's arrive.

Hamilton class will be handed over to training wing.

In general everything commissioned in the '80s & early '90s will be retired in next 5 years.

 

[Tarik Bin Hamza]

Minesweeper BNS Shaibal (M98) patrolling near the Saint Martin island.

©Anik Kanti Sikdar

From Ops Room

The burmese guy calling the HQ7 and FL3000N useless forgot that their navy don't have even these level of weapons. And yeah, you are true that those are for self protection. Because the primary objective of all air defence systems is to protect the ship.

 

[The Ronin]

should be the 523 Putian, the other probably the Huangquo 528

According to @LKJ86 523 is still in service and 528 is supposed to be the last Type 53H3 to get decommissioned as it still has service life left and other Type 53H3s are still in service.

Question: Is it possible that the destroyer 168 Guangzhou will also be modernized for the Bangladesch Navy?

Highly unlikely because of the SAM system and displacement IMO. Depends on a big "IF". I believe BN got the Type 53H3 because they already use FM-90, C-802 and other similar armaments on their commissioned frigates.

10 assuming none are retired.

So I would say effectively 7 missile armed frigates when all is said and done.

8 actually if we don't count the additional Type 53H3s which haven't come yet and six guided missile frigates.

At least 5 vessels of different category/displacement will be retired in next 2 years.

Hamilton class will be handed over to training wing.

Some suggest Hamiltons are already being utilized for training. The video above also hints that too. So which are the other two vessels?

 

[Michael Corleone]

8 actually if we don't count the additional Type 53H3s which haven't come yet and six guided missile frigates.

Told you guys the ultimate goal is to have 16 frigates. Post 2030 the older ones will be replaced with the future frigate program design

 

[LKJ86]

According to @LKJ86 523 is still in service and 528 is supposed to be the last Type 53H3 to get decommissioned as it still has service life left and other Type 53H3s are still in service.

https://defence.pk/pdf/threads/bn-s...ennant-number-523.646899/page-2#post-11960207

 

[sahureka2]

Highly unlikely because of the SAM system and displacement IMO. Depends on a big "IF". I believe BN got the Type 53H3 because they already use FM-90, C-802 and other similar armaments on their commissioned frigates.

Thanks
I have another request:
As shown in the photos, the destroyer DDG-168 Guangzhou type 052B is currently devoid of any type of weapon,

therefore the same systems currently used by other units of the Bangladesh Navy could be installed (for example FM-90 "for the launch system, The Chinese should have them in their warehouse recovered from disused units "+ the same anti-ship missiles C-802).
This type 052B would also have good ASW capabilities, 324mm torpedoes and ASW helicopter that can be kept on board by having a hangar, so as to assist the SNB Bangabandhu frigate.
This type 052B could act as the flagship of the fleet.
So could it be a viable option?

 

[LKJ86]

Thanks
I have another request:
As shown in the photos, the destroyer DDG-168 Guangzhou type 052B is currently devoid of any type of weapon,

therefore the same systems currently used by other units of the Bangladesh Navy could be installed (for example FM-90 "for the launch system, The Chinese should have them in their warehouse recovered from disused units "+ the same anti-ship missiles C-802).
This type 052B would also have good ASW capabilities, 324mm torpedoes and ASW helicopter that can be kept on board by having a hangar, so as to assist the SNB Bangabandhu frigate.
This type 052B could act as the flagship of the fleet.
So could it be a viable option?

It would be equipped with HQ-16 SAM and YJ-12 AShM.

Similar to the MLU of Type 051B DDG:

 

[sahureka2]

It would be equipped with HQ-16 SAM and YJ-12 AShM.

Similar to the MLU of Type 051B DDG:
View attachment 602633

Yes, if it remains in the Chinese Fleet, but mine was a hypothesis if sold to Bangladesh and then prepared with systems similar to those currently in use in the Bangladesh Navy
Here the old configration

 

[The Ronin]

So could it be a viable option?

Just because BN uses FM-90 doesn't really mean they will modify it with less capable SAM if they plans to get it. The modification will cost them more. Don't think BN will want that. If you check all the previous old ship purchase by BN, no major modification was done to them before handover. The main reason why i said it won't happen is BN's brand new six frigates which will have a new SAM with VLS. So buying that big vessel with that SAM or FM-90 has slim chance. BN just replacing old ship and increasing fleet strength with second hand at minimum cost. I think Type 54 or 52 has more chance if BN wants more second hand ship.

 

[LKJ86]

Yes, if it remains in the Chinese Fleet, but mine was a hypothesis if sold to Bangladesh and then prepared with systems similar to those currently in use in the Bangladesh Navy
Here the old configration

Type 052B DDG is over 6000 tons, and it should be more powerful.

 

[sahureka2]

thank all for the answers