Chinese Navy's frigate Handan reaches Pakistan for bilateral exercises

[Khafee]

Chinese Navy's frigate Handan reaches Pakistan for bilateral exercises



Source: Xinhua 2016-11-15

KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Navy's frigate Handan on Tuesday docked at Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi to participate in bilateral joint drills in Pakistani waters.


The frigate that belongs to the 24th Chinese Navy fleet convoy for the Gulf of Aden was warmly welcomed by the senior officials of Pakistan Navy, Chinese officials and diplomats at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard in Karachi.

During its stay, Handan will take part in the joint drills with Pakistan Navy from Nov. 15 to 21, aiming at enhancing bilateral training level, promoting tactics exchanges and sharing experiences on anti-piracy.

The exercises will include about a dozen tasks such as port leaving under threats, shooting and nighttime patrol surveillance.

During a short meeting between the two sides, Commodore Zaka Ur Rehman of Pakistan Navy expressed his appreciation at the role that the Handan has played in the Gulf of Aden against piracy and said that "China is Pakistan's best friendly and brotherly country. We have arranged bilateral exercises, which hopefully will be very successful, useful and rewarding and will further strengthen our bilateral relations."

For his part, Chi Qingtao, the chief officer of the joint drills from the Chinese side, said that "we hope that our joint bilateral exercises will be a great success. It's a great cooperation between the navy of the two friendly countries."

Chi also briefly introduced the 24th Chinese Navy fleet convoy to Rahman.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-11/15/c_135831445.htm

 

[Khafee]

Video:

https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2016/11/chinese-navy-warships-arrive-in-pakistan/

 

[Arsalan]

A guided missile frigate of Type54A!

I hope PN takes a close look at this. We do need a few frigates with better AAW capabilities.

 

[The Eagle]

https://twitter.com/x/status/798838975041454080

 

[Blue Marlin]

A guided missile frigate of Type54A!

I hope PN takes a close look at this. We do need a few frigates with better AAW capabilities.

i knew someone would bring this up, but you?
it is a good frigate but really?

 

[Indus Falcon]

i knew someone would bring this up, but you?
it is a good frigate but really?

Can you elaborate, as to what exactly are your objections?

Thank You

 

[Blue Marlin]

Can you elaborate, as to what exactly are your objections?

Thank You

no objections, its just that i expected someone to bring it up. and the arslan suprised me by bringing it up when i expected some one else.

as for the ship, it would make a great addition to replace the type 21[tariq class] but at approximately $330 million each its a push

 

[YeBeWarned]

no objections, its just that i expected someone to bring it up. and the arslan suprised me by bringing it up when i expected some one else.

as for the ship, it would make a great addition to replace the type 21[tariq class] but at approximately $330 million each its a push

It was widely in Rumor that with 6 Subs PN will lease 2 Type 54A's ... and i don't see if there is a Problem PN leasing 2 of these for 10 years and later purchase it .. I don't think this Ship will be replacing type 21, but the Future milgem class might fit in there ..

 

[Basel]

It's not just one ship, please correct thread name.

https://twitter.com/x/status/798970818613149700

 

[Basel]

 

[ghazi52]

Chinese Navy flotilla docks at Karachi for bilateral exercises


Chinese Navy flotilla docked at Karachi port on Wednesday to participate in 4th Pakistan Navy and People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) bilateral exercises encompassing harbour and sea phases.

The Chinese fleet includes ocean salvage and rescue ship Changxingdao and PLA-N ship Handan, which reached Karachi on a goodwill visit to Pakistan. Senior officials of Pakistan Navy and Chinese consulate were also present on the occasion.

A statement issued by navy's media wing said "these exercises are expected to go a long way in promoting maritime security in the backdrop of operationalisation of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar port".

Chinese Navy ship Handan berths at Karachi Port. ─Navy PR

The commanding officer of Chinese Navy ship is being recieved by Pakistan Navy officials at Karachi port. ─Navy PR

Chinese Navy ship Handan arrives at Karachi port. ─Navy PR

 

[tarrar]

PN should buy bigger better & more advance navy ships & type 54 surely looks impressive & a right choice for PN. We also know China is working more on more advance navy ships & soon we will be seeing them in action, can also be a good choice for our navy.

PN never got the chance to develop before but know they have the chance with variety of options from Turkey & China. PN should acquire at least 2 bigger & advance navy ship, this will defiantly make our navy stronger & boost the security of Pakistan & CPEC.

 

[Devil Soul]

Pakistan Navy and Maritime Security Agency assets deploying oil spill equipment during marine oil containment exercise. ─Navy PR

Pakistan Navy and Maritime Security Agency assets deploying oil spill equipment during marine oil containment exercise. ─Navy PR

Pakistan Navy and Maritime Security Agency assets deploying oil spill equipment during marine oil containment exercise BARRACUDA-VII at Arabian sea near Karachi. ─Navy PR

DG Pakistan Marine Security Agency Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar briefs about marine oil spill exercise Barracuda-VII. ─APP

 

[khanasifm]

not sure but in pics type 54 looks very much larger then f22p but looking at specs there is 10/11 meters and App. 750 tons diff


ype 54 a specs
Frigate
Displacement: 3,900 tons (full)

Length: 134 m (440 ft)(CCTV)
Beam: 16 m (52 ft) (CCTV)
Draught: 5 m (16 ft)
Propulsion: Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD), 4× SEMT Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesels, 5700 kW (7600+ hp @ 1084 rpm) each
Speed: 27 kn (50 km/h) estimated
Range: 8,025 nautical miles (14,900 km) estimated

vs

f22p
Type:

Frigate
Displacement:

• 2,500 tonnes (standard)
• 3,144 tonnes (full load)

Length: 123.2 m (404 ft)
Beam: 13.8 m (45 ft)
Draught: 3.76 m (12.3 ft)
Propulsion:

• CODAD (Combined Diesel and Diesel)
• 4 × Pielstick 16PA6STC @ 5,1 MW
• 4 × MTU diesels generator set 8V396TE54 @ 680 kW

Speed: 29 kn (54 km/h) maximum[1][2]
Range: 4,000 nmi (7,400 km)

 

[Arsalan]

i knew someone would bring this up, but you?
it is a good frigate but really?

Well we need a good frigate before we go for the excellent ones i would say. China do offers a reliable option plus we have been looking into the HQ16 SAM anyway. It will make sense if we do go for 4 or 6 Type 54A or A+ frigates. They do provided the much needed (and currently lacking) fleet AAW capability and retains the impressive ASW as well as AShW capabilities. What other options we really have? This or the Turkish Ada Class is what we would be looking at as far as i can see. The one thing that might change that is the fact that by the time we actually do something practical about getting new frigates there might be better options available (however i think they too will be from the same two countries)


Edit: Oh, i got the REAL message now (or so i think). I by no mean am indicating that the current visit have ANYTHING to do with any immediate procurement plans. I was just saying that some where down the line this ship may become an option. The visit do not means that PN have decided upon Type 54A and is going to buy them immediately. Currently we are chasing that submarine project.