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Pakistan Navy to get 4th F-22 Frigate in June, 2011
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pictures posted #10 is first frigate PNS Zulfiqar 251 anyway, this picture is better without logo.
#254 PNS ASLAT
KARACHI: 4th F-22P Frigate (Designate PNS ASLAT) was launched here on Thursdayat Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works in an impressive ceremony. Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
While addressing the ceremony, the Chief Guest remarked that launching of F-22P ship at KS&EW is a commendable accomplishment and a loud manifestation of the indigenization policy of the Government specially attaining self reliance in maritime defence capabilities.
Acknowledging the efforts of Pakistani and Chinese engineers and technicians for construction of F-22P Frigate at Karachi Shipyard, the Chief Guest congratulated China State Shipbuilding Company (CSSC), China Shipbuilding and Trading Company (CSTC), Hudong Zhongua and Karachi Shipyards for launching the ship as per schedule and remarked that the occasion is yet another example of unparalleled Pak-China relations which are founded on strong mooring. The Chief Guest emphasized that launching of the warship being an important milestone has not only further strengthened our relations with Chinese friends but has added colour and eminence to celebrations for 60 years of resounding friendship between Pakistan and China.
The Naval Chief appreciated the turnaround of Karachi Shipyard that enabled it to meet challenges of constructing warships and attributed the success to sound planning of KS&EW management and untiring efforts of its workforce. The Chief Guest also urged Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) to continue supporting KS&EW on their road to progress.
Admiral Noman emphasized on building a strong Navy capable to defend maritime interests of the country. The Chief Guest reiterated that we do not possess aggressive designs but our sea trade routes, vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and international energy lines that pass very close to our coast need to be protected which is not only in the interest of our country but of the entire international community. Therefore, Pakistan Navy will continue to endeavour to maintain peace and stability in our area of responsibility.
Named as PNS ASLAT, the ship is 4th of its series of F-22P ships. The design and construction of these ships started in year 2005 after signing of contract between MoDP and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC). Under the contract, three ships were constructed at Hudong Zhongua Shipyard, China, while 4th ship is being constructed at KS&EW under the Transfer of Technology arrangement. In this regard, infrastructure at KS&EW has been upgraded and HR has been trained in China and Pakistan to undertake the construction work. First three ships have already been timely delivered to Pakistan Navy while the last ship launched today will be delivered as per schedule. Experience gained during construction of 4th ship at KS&EW will augment capabilities of Karachi Shipyard to reinforce its survivability and meet future challenges in warships construction projects.
F-22P project while contributing significantly to maritime defence of the country, has also added a new dimension to Pak-China collaboration in defence field. F-22P Frigates have evolved from design of a Chinese Frigate with modifications and customization to meet Pakistan Navys requirement. The induction of F-22P Frigates has considerably augmented existing surface fleet. These ships are capable of operating independently or as part of a task force in multi threat environments. These are equipped with state of the art weapons and sensors for anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air operations with comprehensive self defence capabilities. Ships are also embarked with organic helicopters to conduct dedicated anti-submarine operations thus enhancing the operational range of these ships.
Launching ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from Federal and Provincial Governments, Pakistan Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies, senior management of CSSC/CSTC, Hudong Shipyard and other distinguished guests from the corporate sector.
#254 PNS ASLAT
KARACHI: 4th F-22P Frigate (Designate PNS ASLAT) was launched here on Thursdayat Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works in an impressive ceremony. Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of the Naval Staff, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
While addressing the ceremony, the Chief Guest remarked that launching of F-22P ship at KS&EW is a commendable accomplishment and a loud manifestation of the indigenization policy of the Government specially attaining self reliance in maritime defence capabilities.
Acknowledging the efforts of Pakistani and Chinese engineers and technicians for construction of F-22P Frigate at Karachi Shipyard, the Chief Guest congratulated China State Shipbuilding Company (CSSC), China Shipbuilding and Trading Company (CSTC), Hudong Zhongua and Karachi Shipyards for launching the ship as per schedule and remarked that the occasion is yet another example of unparalleled Pak-China relations which are founded on strong mooring. The Chief Guest emphasized that launching of the warship being an important milestone has not only further strengthened our relations with Chinese friends but has added colour and eminence to celebrations for 60 years of resounding friendship between Pakistan and China.
The Naval Chief appreciated the turnaround of Karachi Shipyard that enabled it to meet challenges of constructing warships and attributed the success to sound planning of KS&EW management and untiring efforts of its workforce. The Chief Guest also urged Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) to continue supporting KS&EW on their road to progress.
Admiral Noman emphasized on building a strong Navy capable to defend maritime interests of the country. The Chief Guest reiterated that we do not possess aggressive designs but our sea trade routes, vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and international energy lines that pass very close to our coast need to be protected which is not only in the interest of our country but of the entire international community. Therefore, Pakistan Navy will continue to endeavour to maintain peace and stability in our area of responsibility.
Named as PNS ASLAT, the ship is 4th of its series of F-22P ships. The design and construction of these ships started in year 2005 after signing of contract between MoDP and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC). Under the contract, three ships were constructed at Hudong Zhongua Shipyard, China, while 4th ship is being constructed at KS&EW under the Transfer of Technology arrangement. In this regard, infrastructure at KS&EW has been upgraded and HR has been trained in China and Pakistan to undertake the construction work. First three ships have already been timely delivered to Pakistan Navy while the last ship launched today will be delivered as per schedule. Experience gained during construction of 4th ship at KS&EW will augment capabilities of Karachi Shipyard to reinforce its survivability and meet future challenges in warships construction projects.
F-22P project while contributing significantly to maritime defence of the country, has also added a new dimension to Pak-China collaboration in defence field. F-22P Frigates have evolved from design of a Chinese Frigate with modifications and customization to meet Pakistan Navys requirement. The induction of F-22P Frigates has considerably augmented existing surface fleet. These ships are capable of operating independently or as part of a task force in multi threat environments. These are equipped with state of the art weapons and sensors for anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air operations with comprehensive self defence capabilities. Ships are also embarked with organic helicopters to conduct dedicated anti-submarine operations thus enhancing the operational range of these ships.
Launching ceremony was attended by high ranking officials from Federal and Provincial Governments, Pakistan Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies, senior management of CSSC/CSTC, Hudong Shipyard and other distinguished guests from the corporate sector.
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$175mil apiece. One being made in pakistan
And a lot of that money goes to pakistani workers and businesses..
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Amazed to see the speed of the project .completed atleast 1 year before the due that , Navy must b having an idea of the geopolitical situation as well as internal chaos so they have decided to buckle up n get ready for the marathon
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i think pak wud take soft loans from china to buy 4 type 054 ships.Surprising to know with 18 percent increase in the budget PN still complaining about lack of money it is really disheartening that we are not getting subs sooner but gud to know we have f22p frigate
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Why is PN buying F-22P frigate which in reality is pretty close to a corvette in weapon load out, speed and armour... why not buy a full scale Frigate? The closest thing I could find In Indian Navy is The kamorta class corvette
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The concept is changing Navies moving towards small stealth design multirole frigates for example German MEKO-200 is also 3300 ton frigate and superior to many Indian ramageeta, gangageeta.
Kamorta displacement is 2500 ton and its delayed and more like a fail project to be honest Indian Navy placed orders in 2003 and only sea trails of first Kamorta expected in 2012.
2 F-22P are operational with PN
F-22P is 3100 Ton frigate and weapon load is good and satisfy PN requirements.
1× 76.2 mm calibre AK176M main gun
Type 730B CIWS (2× 30 mm 7-barrel gatling guns)
1× 8-cell FM-90N SAM launcher
2× 4-cell C-802 SSM launchers
2× 3-cell ET-52C torpedo launchers
2× 6-cell RDC-32 anti-submarine rockets
1× Harbin Z-9EC ASW helicopter
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The concept is changing Navies moving towards small stealth design multirole frigates for example German MEKO-200 is also 3300 ton frigate and superior to many Indian ramageeta, gangageeta.
Kamorta displacement is 2500 ton and its delayed and more like a fail project to be honest Indian Navy placed orders in 2003 and only sea trails of first Kamorta expected in 2012.
2 F-22P are operational with PN
F-22P is 3100 Ton frigate and weapon load is good and satisfy PN requirements.
1× 76.2 mm calibre AK–176M main gun
Type 730B CIWS (2× 30 mm 7-barrel gatling guns)
1× 8-cell FM-90N SAM launcher
2× 4-cell C-802 SSM launchers
2× 3-cell ET-52C torpedo launchers
2× 6-cell RDC-32 anti-submarine rockets
1× Harbin Z-9EC ASW helicopter
It would be understandable if F22P were light for corvette like speed, BUT they aren't.
F22p Frigate PNS Zulfiquar weighs at 2250 Tons and has a top speed of 27 Knots
Kamorta class Corvette INS Kamorta weighs 2500tons and has top speed of 32 knots
Shivalik class Frigates weigh in at 6000 tons and have a top speed of 32 knots
Talwar class frigates weigh at 4035 tons and have a speed of 32 Knots
Even the Destroyers of Kolkatta class which would weigh in at 6800Tons would be at 30 Knots
28 knots of The Delhi Class Destroyers have a speed close to F22P's, But they weigh nearly 3 times at 6800 tons.
Unfortunately your meko class example does't hold any ground cos,Germany makes Meko 200 for sales but the only Meko it uses is the F125 weighing 7,200 tonnes, Sachsen class at 5,690 tonnes, Brandenburg class 4,900 tonnes. The diluted low weight frigates are auxilary ships for navies and not primary frigates.
I dont want to make this about kamorta, but you have no idea of what you are talking about ... do your research and then post...
My question is why is the F-22p Weapon Loadout similar to a corvette and still manages a speed of just 28Knots.. if the intention is to get an agile craft, why not build more powerful smaller corvettes or Missile Boats...
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