| History | |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh | |
| Name | BNS Shaheed Mohibullah |
| Ordered | 20 May 2019 |
| Builder | Khulna Shipyard |
| Laid down | 2 December 2019 |
| Launched | 27 July 2022 |
| Commissioned | 12 July 2023 |
| Identification | Pennant number: P 413 |
| Status | In active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Padma-class Inshore patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 350 tonnes |
| Length | 51.6 m (169 ft 3 in) |
| Beam | 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) |
| Draught | 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 diesels |
| Speed | 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) |
| Endurance | 7 days |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 1 x RIB boat |
| Complement | 45 personnel |
| Armament |
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BNS Shaheed Mohibullah is a Padma-class inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She is serving the Bangladesh Navy since 2023.
Career
The ship was ordered on 20 May 2019. The contract was awarded to Khulna Shipyard in Khulna, Bangladesh, where the keel was laid on 2 December 2019. The ship was launched on 27 July 2022. The Ship was commissioned to the Bangladesh Navy on 12 July 2023.
Design
Shaheed Mohibullah is 51.6 metres (169 ft 3 in) long, 7.5 metres (24 ft 7 in) wide, 4.2 metres (13 ft 9 in) high. The patrol vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph). The ship's complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.
Armament
The ship is equipped with one Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon and a pair of 12.7 mm CIS 50MGs. Shaheed Mohibullah can also carry naval mines and MANPADS.
See also
References
- ^ "Khulna Shipyard lays keel for five more Padma-class patrol vessels for Bangladeshi Navy". Janes 360. 2 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ "Govt strengthening armed forces only for ensuring country's sovereignty: PM". The Kaler Kantho. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ^ "5 x Patrol Craft BN – Khulna Shipyard Ltd". Retrieved 2022-02-16.
| Padma-class patrol vessels | |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh Navy | |