CGS Aparajeya Bangla
CGS Aparajeya Bangla is a Padma-class inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. She is serving the Bangladesh Coast Guard since 2020.
| History | |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh | |
| Name: | CGS Aparajeya Bangla |
| Ordered: | 17 July 2016 |
| Builder: | Khulna Shipyard |
| Laid down: | 2 October 2016 |
| Launched: | 5 August 2018 |
| Acquired: | 20 June 2019[1] |
| Commissioned: | 15 November 2020[2] |
| Identification: | Pennant number: P 205 |
| Status: | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Padma-class patrol vessel |
| Displacement: | 350 tonnes |
| Length: | 50.4 metres (165 ft) |
| Beam: | 7.5 metres (25 ft) |
| Draught: | 4.1 metres (13 ft) |
| Propulsion: | 2 shafts, 2 diesels |
| Speed: | 23 knots (43 km/h) |
| Endurance: | 7 days |
| Boats & landing craft carried: | 1 x RIB boat |
| Complement: | 45 personnel |
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Design
CGS Aparajeya Bangla is 50.4 metres (165 ft) long, 7.5 metres (25 ft) wide and 4.1 metres (13 ft) high. The vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes and a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h). Her complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.
Armament
The ship is armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25 mm guns, one forward and one backward. She also carries two 14.5 mm Heavy machine guns.
References
- "Khulna Shipyard hands over 3 inshore patrol vessels to Coast Guard". The Daily Star. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- "Coast guard to be turned into a modern force: PM Hasina". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
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