The "Independent" is one of two vessels
ordered from China by Bangladesh.
According to a Chinese MOD statement: This will become the Bangladeshi
navy's most advanced warship, and be a real boost to its coastal defence
capability. 25 knots sailing speed, anti-radar design, highly adaptable
to weather and oceanic conditions, and decked out with powerful weapons.
The frigate "Independent" is made to be an all-rounder.
"
We believe this ship has very good cost performance. It can
serve to protect the sovereignty and interests of a country out at sea.
It can patrol, escort, protect fishing boats and conduct law enforcement
,"
said Yang Zhigang, president of China Shipbuilding Industry Co..
"We made a new ship form. It's cross-section looks like a deep
Vee. Compared to the traditional round bilge hull form, it improves the
performance of the ship when there are waves, guaranteeing high sailing
speed in unfavorable oceanic condition,"
said Sun Lianfei, chief
designer of China Shipbuilding Industry Co..
Shadhinota
retains most of the sensor and weapon systems found on board Chinese Navy
Type 056 corvettes:
≫ 4x C-803 (export version of YJ-83) Anti-ship missiles (2 launchers
with 2 missiles each)
≫ 1x FL-3000N (export version of AJK-10 / HQ-10) Surface to air
missile launcher (8x missiles)
≫ 1x H/PJ-26 76mm main gun (similar to Russian AK-176)
≫ 2x H/PJ-17 30mm dual mode (auto/manual) remote controlled naval
turret
The Bangladesh Navy corvette however will be fitted with one Type 730
CIWS and two Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers will replace the two triple
torpedo launchers
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