BNS Aparajeya

BNS Aparajeya is a Padma-class offshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She is serving the Bangladesh Navy since 2013.

History
Bangladesh
Name: BNS Aparajeya
Ordered: 2 May 2010
Builder: Khulna Shipyard
Laid down: 5 March 2011
Acquired: 15 December 2013
Commissioned: 23 December 2013[1]
Homeport: Khulna
Identification: Pennant number: P 261
Status: In Active Service
General characteristics
Class and type: Padma-class offshore patrol vessel
Displacement: 350 tonnes
Length: 50.4 metres (165 ft)
Beam: 7.5 metres (25 ft)
Draught: 4.1 metres (13 ft)
Propulsion: 4 shafts, 2 diesels
Speed: 23 knots (43 km/h)
Endurance: 7 days
Boats & landing
craft carried:
1 x RIB boat
Capacity:

Officers cabin- 04 (including Commanding Officer)

Sailor's Cabin- 04
Complement: 45 personnel
Armament:

Career

The ship was handed over to the Bangladesh Navy on 15 December 2013. On 23 December 2013, she was commissioned to the Bangladesh Navy.[1] She is currently serving under the command of Commander Bangladesh Navy Flotilla (COMBAN)'at Chittagong'.

Design

BNS Aparajeya is 50.4 metres (165 ft) long, 7.5 metres (25 ft) wide, 4.1 metres (13 ft) high. It has a displacement of 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h). Its complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.

Armament

The ship is equipped with a pair of 20 mm anti-aircraft guns and a pair of 37 mm guns. It can also be armed with naval mines and MANPADS.

See also

References

  1. "4 warships including Somoudra Joy commissioned". bdnews24.com. 23 December 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
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