BNS Shaheed Akhtaruddin (2023)
BNS Shaheed Akhtaruddin is a Padma-class inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She is serving the Bangladesh Navy since 2023.
| History | |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh | |
| Name | BNS Shaheed Akhtaruddin |
| Ordered | 20 May 2019[1] |
| Builder | Khulna Shipyard |
| Laid down | 2 December 2019[1] |
| Launched | 24 February 2023 |
| Commissioned | 12 July 2023[2] |
| Identification | Pennant number: P 414 |
| Status | In active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Padma-class inshore patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 350 tonnes |
| Length | 51.6 m (169 ft 3 in) |
| Beam | 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) |
| Draught | 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 diesels |
| Speed | 21 kn (39 km/h; 24 mph) |
| Endurance | 7 days |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 1 x RIB boat |
| Complement | 45 personnel |
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Career
The ship was ordered on 20 May 2019.[1] The contract was awarded to Khulna Shipyard in Khulna, Bangladesh, where the keel was laid on 2 December 2019.[1] The ship was launched on 24 February 2023. The Ship was commissioned to the Bangladesh Navy on 12 July 2023.[2]
Design
BNS Shaheed Akhtaruddin is 51.6 metres (169 ft 3 in) long, 7.5 metres (24 ft 7 in) wide, 4.2 metres (13 ft 9 in) high. The patrol vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph). The ship's complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.[3]
Armament
The ship is equipped with one Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon and a pair of 12.7 mm CIS 50MGs. Shaheed Akhtaruddin can also carry naval mines and MANPADS.[3]
References
- "Khulna Shipyard lays keel for five more Padma-class patrol vessels for Bangladeshi Navy". Janes 360. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- "Govt strengthening armed forces only for ensuring country's sovereignty: PM". The Kaler Kantho. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- "5 x Patrol Craft BN – Khulna Shipyard Ltd". Retrieved 2022-02-16.