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History
Bangladesh
NameBNS Anirban
BuilderJiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai
Commissioned1 June 1992
In service1992–present
IdentificationPennant number: P-8131
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeType 021-class missile boat
Displacement
  • 171 tons standard
  • 205 tons full load
Length38.6 m (127 ft)
Beam7.6 m (25 ft)
Draught2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
Propulsion
  • 3 × 4,000 hp diesel engines
  • Three shafts
Speed35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)
Range800 nmi (1,500 km; 920 mi) at 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Complement28
Sensors and
processing systems		1 × Type 352 Square Tie
Armament

BNS Anirban is a Type 021 missile boat of the Bangladesh Navy. She was commissioned in June 1992.

Design

Main article: Type 021-class missile boat

Powered by three 4,000 hp diesel engines that drive three propellers, Anirban has a maximum speed of 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph). She has a range of 800 nautical miles (1,500 km; 920 mi) at 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph).

The ship's armament consists of four C-704 anti-ship missiles and two AK-230 twin 30 mm guns, mounted on the bow and stern. She is equipped with one Type 352 Square Tie radar for surface search.

Service

Anirban was commissioned into the Bangladesh Navy on 1 June 1992. In 2010, the ship was upgraded with modern C-704 replacing old SY-1 missiles as mid-life upgradation.

See also

References

  1. ^ Saunders, Stephen (2007). Jane's Fighting Ships 2007–2008. Coulsdon, Surrey, UK: Jane's. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-7106-2799-5.
  2. Friedman, Norman (2006). The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 978-1557502629.
  3. "Huangfeng Class (Type 021)". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
Type 021 missile boats of the Bangladesh Navy
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