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

[Windjammer]

 

[aziqbal]

3rd Azmat class under going outfitting at Karachi shipyard

The anti ship canisters have not been fitted yet aparently they have arrived from China

The Middle units are 2 x landing craft mechanised

And to the left is the replenishment tanker

 

[The Eagle]

3rd Azmat class under going outfitting at Karachi shipyard

The anti ship canisters have not been fitted yet aparently they have arrived from China

The Middle units are 2 x landing craft mechanised

And to the left is the replenishment tanker

Sir, is this an old Picture because, IMO, the same (3rd Azmat Class) was launched in September/October, 2016 back then. Also, 2xLanding crafts were handed over in last April, 2016.

Edit: Launched means sea trials IMO.

 

[Incog_nito]

It's better to have anti-ship ballistic missiles than FAC.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Nice development with the fast attack boats , just 4-5 years ago we had no such ships. However we have managed to attain a small inventory of ships by local effort and some collaboration.

A nice addition to these ships would certainly be a CWIS and 2-3 missile pods for anti air defence likely above the deck

Shou “Hunter” II Air Defense (Obviously this is more of a mechanized air defence solution but along the same line) does not takes much space gives some bite to the Fast attack ships

 

[Tank131]

Nice development with the fast attack boats , just 4-5 years ago we had no such ships. However we have managed to attain a small inventory of ships by local effort and some collaboration.

A nice addition to these ships would certainly be a CWIS and 2-3 missile pods for anti air defence likely above the deck

Shou “Hunter” II Air Defense (Obviously this is more of a mechanized air defence solution but along the same line) does not takes much space gives some bite to the Fast attack ships

Azmats have a ciws (one AK 630 on the rear of the superstructure). I have however advocated that the load out should be retooled to remove the main gun (dual 23mm cannon) amd replace it with a CIWS such as AK 630 or Type 730 etc (like type 022), while the current CIWS be replaced with an 8+ cell FL-3000N system. Replace its radar with something like smart s mk2 or a TRS-3D /16-ES and you have quite a potent ship.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Azmat is a nice starter platform , if we could even fit one system for air defence such as post I posted above 3-4 SAM etc I suppose it would be reasonable upgrade

But azmat is really a base model type project about 25 meter short of ideal size

I suppose can't complain , at least Navy is growing modestly

While the VLS type solution does not look possible for this platform , I can see if we can added 3-4 Missile (external launchers) to offer some protection against incoming air targets.

 

[Falcon26]

With the 8 submarines, the MILGEM & recently inducted petrol boats, can someone make a list of equipment in the procurement pipeline for the Pakistan navy

 

[Readerdefence]

Azmats have a ciws (one AK 630 on the rear of the superstructure). I have however advocated that the load out should be retooled to remove the main gun (dual 23mm cannon) amd replace it with a CIWS such as AK 630 or Type 730 etc (like type 022), while the current CIWS be replaced with an 8+ cell FL-3000N system. Replace its radar with something like smart s mk2 or a TRS-3D /16-ES and you have quite a potent ship.

Hi will azmat been able to carry these changes
Thx for the reply

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

With the 8 submarines, the MILGEM & recently inducted petrol boats, can someone make a list of equipment in the procurement pipeline for the Pakistan navy

Well future purchases will only be confirmed once official statement comes out.

• At present only thing confirmed are the Submarine package
  
• On going Azmat class fast attack missile boats project
  
• Potential Corvette project , down the road with Turkey
  
• Few coast guard ships for port security (2 Attained, 2 more being manufactured)
  
• Our own indegnious Submarine research project (long term project)

Collaboration with friendly countries is ever evovling and once progress is made on items such knowledge is released at appropriate time

Considering the progress we made with Azmat class , it would not be suprising if we make our own Frigate design down the line

 

[Falcon26]

Well future purchases will only be confirmed once official statement comes out.

• At present only thing confirmed are the Submarine package
  
• On going Azmat class fast attack missile boats project
  
• Potential Corvette project , down the road with Turkey
  
• Few coast guard ships for port security (2 Attained, 2 more being manufactured)
  
• Our own indegnious Submarine research project (long term project)

Collaboration with friendly countries is ever evovling and once progress is made on items such knowledge is released at appropriate time

Considering the progress we made with Azmat class , it would not be suprising if we make our own Frigate design down the line

Thanks.

So much more procurement activity than we have seen for the last decade

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

With the 8 submarines, the MILGEM & recently inducted petrol boats, can someone make a list of equipment in the procurement pipeline for the Pakistan navy

Well future purchases will only be confirmed once official statement comes out.

• At present only thing confirmed are the Submarine package
  
• On going Azmat class fast attack missile boats project
  
• Potential Corvette project , down the road with Turkey
  
• Few coast guard ships for port security (2 Attained, 2 more being manufactured)
  
• Our own indegnious Submarine research project (long term project)

Collaboration with friendly countries is ever evovling and once progress is made on items such knowledge is released at appropriate time

Considering the progress we made with Azmat class , it would not be suprising if we make our own Frigate design down the line

EW capabilities for 90Bs.
New mini SSKs from STM
Naval boats for SSGN

 

[Tank131]

Hi will azmat been able to carry these changes
Thx for the reply

Without doubt it has the space to do so.

 

[Readerdefence]

Thank you for your reply

 

[syed_yusuf]

why cant azmat class be as potent as Saar 4.5 of Israel navy