Pakistan Navy

There is something else that could be pulled off the retiring Tariq class to finalise the weapons fit of the PNS Alamgir, the LY-60 SAM system. Bolt the box launcher forward of the Harpoon launchers. Then get the MK92 radar to talk to the missile system.

Would some sort of load carrying construction be necessary? I’m keeping the way 25mm cannon were mounted on USN Perry’s in the end in mind

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Or was that done simply to raise the gun, so it could fire over the bow better?

(I don’t suppose they want to loose the forward vertrep spot, so I guess the question is whether what remains of the Mk13 launchers can support the weight)

It also begs the questions what would guide the LY-60? Can it rely on the CAS-egg, is there still space behind the main mast for a missile director (replacing original STIR)

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There is something else that could be pulled off the retiring Tariq class to finalise the weapons fit of the PNS Alamgir, the LY-60 SAM system. Bolt the box launcher forward of the Harpoon launchers. Then get the MK92 radar to talk to the missile system.

PNS Alamgir (ex FFG-8 USS McInerney FFG-8) has been retrofitted with Harpoons.

I guess the weapon complex would have been from the now retired PNS Badr (ex HMS Alarcity). A very logical and cheap upgrade.

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This is a large ship:

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Any plans on further acquisition of azmat class FAC(M)s?

I’m no expert but refitting the Harpoons and Phalnax systems may be difficult, it really does depend on the electronics and radar fit of the F-22s. Additionally these already come with their own C802 missiles and T703 CIWS.

Pakistan will have to essentially throw away relative new Harpoon Block IIs and upgraded Phalanax systems. In fact Pakistan just recently got the US to upgrade these

http://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsraytheon-upgrade-phalanx

Not if they are new built locally. Phalanx is designed as sefl contained. Harpoon doesn’t require much either.

Pakistan navy repels militant attack at Karachi dockyard
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29122325

The newly-formed Indian subcontinent division of transnational terror group al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for Saturday night’s attack on a Naval dockyard in Karachi — the organisation’s first strike since its existence was made public last month. The attackers, the statement said, were former Pakistan Navy officers-turned-jihadists who were attempting to hijack a missile frigate to stage an attack on a United States aircraft carrier.

http://indianexpress.com/article/world/world-others/first-claim-by-al-qaeda-subcontinent-wing-pakistan-navy-men-ours/

How come? Especially considering the F22P can be built in Pakistan.

Presumably a 2nd batch of F22 would be an evolved design with VLS among other features.

I’m no expert but refitting the Harpoons and Phalnax systems may be difficult, it really does depend on the electronics and radar fit of the F-22s. Additionally these already come with their own C802 missiles and T703 CIWS.

Pakistan will have to essentially throw away relative new Harpoon Block IIs and upgraded Phalanax systems. In fact Pakistan just recently got the US to upgrade these

http://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsraytheon-upgrade-phalanx

An added complication is the Type-21s have some very advanced EW equipment and weapons that have be retrofitted on them that the PN cannot put on the OHPs and F-22s

How come? Especially considering the F22P can be built in Pakistan.

Presumably a 2nd batch of F22 would be an evolved design with VLS among other features.

How are the Type 21’s and how long before they are replaced I see 1 F-184 PNS Badr has been decommissioned

Interesting time in terms of Frigate aqquisitions by PN.

Waiting 3 more OHPs that have already been selected by the USN for the PN, Congress holding things up at the moment. PN also ordering 4 more F-22s from China.

PN planning on a fleet of 8 F-22s and 4 OHPs to make up its major surface fleet force. How quickly these come on line will determine the pace of retirement of the remaining 4 Type-21s.

An added complication is the Type-21s have some very advanced EW equipment and weapons that have be retrofitted on them that the PN cannot put on the OHPs and F-22s

How are the Type 21’s and how long before they are replaced I see 1 F-184 PNS Badr has been decommissioned

Dont think so, in terms of airframe availability we should be ok with 4-5 ATR72s replacing 7 Fokkers

As per Alan Warnes tweet just now, PN looking at aqquring two more ATR72s in addition to the two already aqquired

ATR-72 replaces Fokker F-27, of which there were 7 in PN service. Will there eventually be 7 ATR?

As per Alan Warnes tweet just now, PN looking at aqquring two more ATR72s in addition to the two already aqquired

Details of China’s Type 039B submarine, which is reportedly to be sold to Pakistan this year

The details of China’s Type 039B submarine, which is reportedly to be sold to Pakistan this year, have been revealed by the Canada-based Kanwa Information Center, reports Huanqiu, the website of China’s nationalistic tabloid Global Times.

The Pakistani Navy has reportedly required that China install air-independent propulsion systems on the submarines it has chosen for the transfer of these related technologies in order to assemble the submarines in Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan.

China has called for tenders for its type S20P submarine, which is another version of the type 0369B submarine that the country builds to export. Pakistan hopes to obtain six type S20P submarines to obtain stronger underwater combat capabilities along with its three existing Agosta-class 90B submarines. Currently, China’s PLA Navy has nine type 0369B submarines in service.

The type 0369B submarine is reportedly 66m long and 8.2m high, can dive as deep as 300 meters and has 1,850 tons of displacement above water and 2,200 tons underwater. Its maximum speed reaches 18 knots and it can propel up to 8,000 nautical miles at 16 knots. The double-hull submarine is highly automated and only requires 38 crew members.

The submarine is also equipped with an advanced seven-blade curved propeller and an X-shaped rudder. It carries Yingji 83 anti-ship missiles that have an attack range of 180 kilometers. The sonar and radar installed on the submarine are also state-of-the-art but their details have not been revealed.

Kanwa’s report said the Pakistani Navy may ask China to integrate its cruise missile Babur, which can be launched underwater and has an attack range of 500 kilometers. The report also said the 039B submarines have been produced in Shanghai and Wuhan. The first of them is likely to be shipped to Pakistan while the remaining of them are to be assembled in the country.

http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20140602000003&cid=1101&MainCatID=11

China, Pakistan set for submarine deal by end of year, say officials

http://www.janes.com/article/33315/china-pakistan-set-for-submarine-deal-by-end-of-year-say-officials

The 4th and last F22P has been commissioned in Pakistan. The last ship was indigenously built by Pakistan.

2nd Azmat class Fast attack craft for Pakistan Navy. First ship is in the 2nd picture.

Photos are only on this page, but check the whole thread for additional info related to PNS Alamgir transfer:
http://www.defence.pk/forums/naval-forces/99492-pns-alamgir-sets-sail-pakistan-6.html

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Photos are only on this page, but check the whole thread for additional info related to PNS Alamgir transfer:
http://www.defence.pk/forums/naval-forces/99492-pns-alamgir-sets-sail-pakistan-6.html

No pics yet available of the frigate, in pakistani colours?