PNS Azmat Class - Fast Attack Missile Craft | Updates & Discussions.

[Nishan_101]

Although if the PN had joined the program and make it a 1100 ton with existing 8 AShMs like on F-22Ps, along with three cell torpedoes tube on each side along with a Automated gun on both the sides on the upper portion and a bigger gun in front. This would make it a multi purpose FACs and the Pn would not require Corvettes. and may be a RAAM at the rearest side after the AShMs. Although if PN has done JV then we can produce 7 of such in 5 years time and continue its development till 15 years with newer versions in every five years.

 

[Jango]

Fast Attack Craft PNS Azmat inducted in Pak Navy | The News Tribe

Islamabad: The first Fast Attack Craft (FAC) equipped with missiles designated as PNS Azmat, built at China State Shipbuilding Company (CSOC), Xingang Shipyard was handed over to Pakistan Navy on Monday.

 

[Tehmasib]

i hear on geo news that PNS azmat delivered to pakistan.....Pak..china frienship zindabad

 

[Jango]

has it gone all the trials and is it in Pakistan or still in China??

 

[Malik Usman]

Pakistan's First Fast Attack Craft PNS Azmat inducted in Pak Navy | Latest Pakistan News in Urdu | Breaking News | Urdu Columns | Jobs in Pakistan | Exam Results | Admissions

Islamabad: The first Fast Attack Craft (FAC) equipped with missiles designated as PNS Azmat, built at China State Shipbuilding Company (CSOC), Xingang Shipyard was handed over to Pakistan Navy on Monday.

With the induction of this technology in the fleet, the Pakistan Navy has become the first maritime force in the region that is equipped with stealth technology after its first Fast Attack Craft (FAC) equipped with eight C-802A/CSS-N-8 Saccade anti-ship missiles.
AZMAT Class Fast Attack Craft (Missile) has a crew of 12 to 14 sailors which is less than half that of similar FAC (M). Each FAC (M) will cost of around $50 million each. It is speculated to be a 500-600 ton, 60-meter Fast Attack Craft (Missile) which will be equipped with heavy missiles. via, thenewstribe

 

[air marshal]

Pakistan-China Friendship zindabaad.

 

[Areesh]

An where are the pics of this induction?

 

[Penguin]

Fast Attack Craft PNS Azmat inducted in Pak Navy | The News Tribe

Islamabad: The first Fast Attack Craft (FAC) equipped with missiles designated as PNS Azmat, built at China State Shipbuilding Company (CSOC), Xingang Shipyard was handed over to Pakistan Navy on Monday.

Images shows a Dutch (Damen) built, Moroccan navy owned Sigma light frigate, NOT Azmat.

 

[Penguin]

Pakistan's First Fast Attack Craft PNS Azmat inducted in Pak Navy | Latest Pakistan News in Urdu | Breaking News | Urdu Columns | Jobs in Pakistan | Exam Results | Admissions

Islamabad: The first Fast Attack Craft (FAC) equipped with missiles designated as PNS Azmat, built at China State Shipbuilding Company (CSOC), Xingang Shipyard was handed over to Pakistan Navy on Monday.

With the induction of this technology in the fleet, the Pakistan Navy has become the first maritime force in the region that is equipped with stealth technology after its first Fast Attack Craft (FAC) equipped with eight C-802A/CSS-N-8 Saccade anti-ship missiles.
AZMAT Class Fast Attack Craft (Missile) has a crew of 12 to 14 sailors which is less than half that of similar FAC (M). Each FAC (M) will cost of around $50 million each. It is speculated to be a 500-600 ton, 60-meter Fast Attack Craft (Missile) which will be equipped with heavy missiles. via, thenewstribe

Dang! Please try to not open a new thread for each and every newsf*rt!

Mods: please merge into existing Azmat thread
http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakist...-fast-attack-craft-missile-discussion-10.html

 

[z9-ec]

 

[TOPGUN]

More pic's plzz guys ... any videos yet?

 

[regular]

Nice boat.......

 

[Jango]

Images shows a Dutch (Damen) built, Moroccan navy owned Sigma light frigate, NOT Azmat.

Thanks for the correction. It was pasted with the news article.

 

[SBD-3]

Sir jee,

They might add a few anti-aircraft guns....but thats it......it's a 500 ton boat.......our 2000 tons+ ships don't have much air defense...let alone these FACs.......

On a side note....50 million $ for FACs ain't cheap........when F-22Ps cost around 200Million $ for 2,500 tons....seems like Chinese have a flat rate of 10 Tons for 1-2 million$

to add to this, this is a "fast attack craft" meaning its fast, its more responsive and more manuverable, thus making is less suspectable to incoming antiship missiles who are ment for targetting rather slow moving or ideally stationary target. Thus i see little reason to see airdefence systems installed to the level of a destroyer, ACC or even a frigate.

has it gone all the trials and is it in Pakistan or still in China??

I personally think its more of a roll out than induction ceremoney, the most i can think is that PN would be conducting sea trials after induction which makes little sense if approperiate infrastructure to support lacks at KSW. However, there is a parallal construction project going on in Karachi as well which could, at best, explain the reason of quick induction.

 

[Myth_buster_1]

This is by far the best looking ship in PN other looks like fishing boats.