BNS Shaheed Daulat (2022)

BNS Shaheed Daulat is a Padma-class inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She is serving the Bangladesh Navy since 2023.

History
Bangladesh
NameBNS Shaheed Daulat
Ordered20 May 2019[1]
BuilderKhulna Shipyard
Laid down2 December 2019[1]
Launched14 February 2022[2]
Commissioned12 July 2023[3]
IdentificationPennant number: P 411
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Class and typePadma-class Inshore patrol vessel
Displacement350 tonnes
Length51.6 metres (169 ft)
Beam7.5 metres (25 ft)
Draught4.2 metres (14 ft)
Propulsion2 shafts, 2 diesels
Speed21 knots (39 km/h)
Endurance7 days
Boats & landing
craft carried		1 x RIB boat
Complement45 personnel
Armament

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 14 February 2022.[2] The Ship was commissioned to the Bangladesh Navy on 12 July 2023.[3]

Design

BNS Shaheed Daulat is 51.6 metres (169 ft) long, 7.5 metres (25 ft) wide, 4.2 metres (14 ft) high. The patrol vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 21 knots (39 km/h). The ship's complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.[6]

Armament

The ship is equipped with one Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon and a pair of 12.7mm CIS 50MGs. Shaheed Daulat can also carry naval mines and MANPADS.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Khulna Shipyard lays keel for five more Padma-class patrol vessels for Bangladeshi Navy". Janes 360. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  2. "খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ডে নৌ বাহিনীর জন্য নির্মিত পেট্রোল ক্রাফট 'বিএনএস শহিদ দৌলত' রূপসায় ভাসান হচ্ছে সোমবার সকালে". The Daily Ittefaq. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  3. "Govt strengthening armed forces only for ensuring country's sovereignty: PM". The Kaler Kantho. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  4. "খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ডে তৈরি অত্যাধুনিক যুদ্ধ জাহাজ 'শহীদ দৌলত' হস্তান্তর" (in Bengali). Channel 24. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  5. "রূপসায় ভাসলো বিএনএস শহীদ দৌলত" (in Bengali). দৈনিক ইনকিলাব. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  6. "5 x Patrol Craft BN – Khulna Shipyard Ltd". Retrieved 2022-02-16.
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