Vietnam Defence Forum

[NiceGuy]

There are 5 main versions of the Gepard (1 to 5), plus sub versions such as 3.9 (Vietnam), 5.1, 5.3, etc. Some versions have hangars, some not. Version 3 has hangar, the thing is, when I see the Gepard pic with the hello, I just don't see how the full length of the hello can fit there.

The two upcoming Gepards for Vietnam seem to be the version 5.3, also with hangar.

I just don't see why they don't continue the triangular space all the way for extra protected space, I don't see the point of having it open like that. This is intriguing.

Yes, it makes sense that need to have a full hangar for an ASW hello.

No, we dont intend to use Gepard for hunting sub, so no need hangar on the ship, bro.

 

[Carlosa]

No, we dont intend to use Gepard for hunting sub, so no need hangar on the ship, bro.

The Vietnamese Gepards (first batch) are not for ASW (They don't have the torpedo package, etc), but the helicopter that they carry: KA-27 / 28 is a ASW helicopter without any doubt, so I guess they keep a ASW capability just because of the helicopter. How often they plan to use that hello, I don't know.

 

[NiceGuy]

The Vietnamese Gepards (first batch) are not for ASW (They don't have the torpedo package, etc), but the helicopter that they carry: KA-27 / 28 is a ASW helicopter without any doubt, so I guess they keep a ASW capability just because of the helicopter. How often they plan to use that hello, I don't know.

Maybe VN buy Gepard just for learning how to detect stealth ship, so we can use what we learn to detect China stealth ship, thats all.

Many VNese still dont know what kind of mission is suitable with our Gepard

 

[World Citizen]

Maybe VN buy Gepard just for learning how to detect stealth ship, so we can use what we learn to detect China stealth ship, thats all.

Many VNese still dont know what kind of mission is suitable with our Gepard

Maybe VN just buy ships just to look good, you know the possibility maybe ? maybe they have to buy at least 4 GP to get Tech-Transfer or Maybe VN have to buy all those weapon just to please Russia, from now till 2020 if VN can have at least 10 GP and 20 Moy, 100 Sukhoi 30 mk2 , off course with 6 Subs and few thousands long range missiles then we talking otherwise just stay low and wait .

 

[xesy]

Maybe VN just buy ships just to look good, you know the possibility maybe ? maybe they have to buy at least 4 GP to get Tech-Transfer or Maybe VN have to buy all those weapon just to please Russia, from now till 2020 if VN can have at least 10 GP and 20 Moy, 100 Sukhoi 30 mk2 , off course with 6 Subs and few thousands long range missiles then we talking otherwise just stay low and wait .

It's like stuff a gun in your pocket to intimidate the robber. If someone points a shotgun to your head and you hold a small pistol to their stomach, there is higher chance that they won't shoot you right away. VN buys weapons to prove they are capable of fighting back, not that VN can win against China. No one can foresee the end of a war.

 

[Viet]

Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, was bestowed the rank of Most Noble Order of the King of Thailand on September 8.

He is awarded with the order because of his great contribution to the Kingdom of Thailand. Interesting, but I am not too sure what has he done exactly

 

[Viet]

No, we dont intend to use Gepard for hunting sub, so no need hangar on the ship, bro.

sure, the next 2 Gepards are destined for sub hunting.

Vietnam to receive two more Gepard frigates in 2017 - IHS Jane's 360
The two additional vessels, reported to be anti-submarine warfare (ASW) variants, are being built under a contract signed in late 2011.

According to IHS Jane's Fighting Ships , the light frigates' armaments include one 76 mm AK-176, two 30 mm AK-630, and two AO-18KD guns. The ships can embark a Ka-28 or Ka-31 naval helicopter on deck.

the superstructures of the Gepards are complete. Zelenodolsk Shipyard has equipped with anti-submarine weapons.
Russia completes first-phase Gepard 3.9 frigate contract - News VietNamNet

 

[Viet]

Senior Colonel Greg Utz, Health Attaché of the US Embassy in Vietnam, paid a visit to the Military Hospital 175 on September 5th. The US looks for ways to cooperate with VN. the hospital treats patients from Truong Sa (Spratly) island as well

 

[NiceGuy]

Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, was bestowed the rank of Most Noble Order of the King of Thailand on September 8.

He is awarded with the order because of his great contribution to the Kingdom of Thailand. Interesting, but I am not too sure what has he done exactly

Seem like there r many pro-VN general in Thai army, hope I see the unification of sub-Mekong region become true in my life

 

[Nike]

4th TT400-TP, number HQ-275. Source: Hongha shipyard

 

[Viet]

4th TT400-TP, number HQ-275. Source: Hongha shipyard

nice, I was not aware that we continue building such vessels.
do you have info how many pieces more are planned? I search a bit but found no info.

 

[Nike]

nice, I was not aware that we continue building such vessels.
do you have info how many pieces more are planned? I search a bit but found no info.

Vietnam navy intend to build at least 8 to 12 such vessels, i recall

 

[Carlosa]

4th TT400-TP, number HQ-275. Source: Hongha shipyard

Nice pics, thank you, I think these are the best pics so far of the TT400-TP ships.

 

[Nike]

old news, maybe i was reposted

Vietnam signed contract to buy 4 Stan Lander 5612 multi-purpose landing ships on 2/2014. They will be built by Ha Long Shipyard (Source: GiaoDucQP)

Spec:
Quote
Water Displacement: 600 tons
Length o.a. 57.27 m
Beam o.a. 12 m
Depth at sides 3.9 m
Draught 2.7 m
Bollard pull none
Power range 1074 kW
Speed 10.4 kn
Classification Bureau Veritas
Hull material Steel
Superstructure material Steel

On 28/4, Navy had succesfully test-fired anti-ship missile on two new Molniya (HQ 377 and HQ378) and other land-based ASM at Cam Ranh bay.

As scheduled, the second patch (3rd and 4th ships) will be launched in middle of 2014, third batch will be at 12/2014. Base on test result of first two Molnya, navy will consider to build another 4 ships with other configuration options.

 

[Carlosa]

Seem like there r many pro-VN general in Thai army, hope I see the unification of sub-Mekong region become true in my life

I've been hearing about this Indochina "unification" thing a few times by now, can you explain what that means in more detail and what countries are involved?

Vietnam navy intend to build at least 8 to 12 such vessels, i recall

There are 2 versions of those ships, one for the navy and one for the coast guard, the coast guard already has 6 ships. I think the quantity of 10 to 12 is for both versions, but I'm not sure.