Thailand shipbuilder launches 2 new T-997-class 41-meter coastal patrol boats
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| The T-997-class patrol boats built for the Royal Thai Navy. Photo c/o RTN. |
Thai shipbuilder Marsun Public Company Ltd has formally launched two new Tor 997-class coastal patrol boats built for the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
The ceremony was held on 21 June 2021 at Marsun Shipyard's facility in Mueng Samut Prakan, with RTN Commander in Chief Admiral Chatchai Sriworakhan leading the ceremonies, together with RTN Chairman of Project Management Admiral Wasinsan Chantawarin, and Marsun Public Company Ltd Chief Executive Officer Mr. Pattarawin Chongwisan.
The new boats, with hull numbers 997 and 998, are locally designed by Marsun Shipyards, and have an overall length of 41.44 meters, an overall beam of 7.2 meters, and displaces at around 223 tons at full load.
They are powered by two MTU 16 V4000 R41R diesel engines, allowing a maximum speed of around 28 knots.
The new boats will be armed with Russian-made weapons, which is a first for the RTN. Weapon systems include the AK-306 30mm naval gun gatling gun system directed by an Antares Mod 9 fire control system, and two .50-caliber heavy machine guns.
The weapon systems are expected to be delivered for installation by July 2021.
The new boats are expected to conduct maritime law enforcement missions, protection of fishing and commercial vessels, as well as maritime defense operations along coastal areas.
The boats are expected to be delivered to the RTN by end of 2021, with commissioning to proceed afterwards.
Thailand shipbuilder launches 2 new T-997-class 41-meter coastal patrol boats
Reviewed by Asia Pacific Defense Journal
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June 30, 2021
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Reviewed by Asia Pacific Defense Journal
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June 30, 2021
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It is in the same class with PCG's Parola class, the Parola Class is slightly bigger and longer at 44 meters, well to be fair with the PN, they are NOW locally sourcing our small tactical boats like the MPACs and soon the incoming Shaldag Mk. V and hopefully the much BIGGER the PNs OPV project from Austal which is based in Cebu.
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