CGS Kutubdia

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History
Bangladesh
NameCGS Kutubdia
BuilderDockyard and Engineering Works Limited
Acquired1 August 2018[1]
Commissioned15 November 2020[2]
IdentificationPennant number: P 103
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and type
Displacement235 tonnes
Length43.4 m (142 ft)
Beam6.4 m (21 ft)
Draught1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Propulsion2 × DEUTZ 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) diesel, 2 × shafts
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range1,500 nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi)
Complement33 personnel
Armament

CGS Kutubdia is the lead vessel of the fast patrol boat of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. She is serving the Bangladesh Coast Guard since 2020.

Career[]

The ship was handed over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 1 August 2018.[1] She was commissioned to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 15 November 2020.[2]

Design[]

The ship is 43.4 metres (142 ft) long, 6.4 metres (21 ft) wide and has a 1.9 metres (6 ft 3 in) draught with a displacement of 235 tonnes. The patrol craft is powered by two German DEUTZ diesel engines which can produce 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) driving two shafts for a top speed of 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph). She has a complement of 33 and a maximum range of 1,500 nautical miles (2,800 km; 1,700 mi). She can carry out operations in sea state four and can sustain up to sea state six.

Armament[]

The ship is armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25 mm guns and two 14.5 mm guns.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Bangladesh Coast Guard receives four patrol vessels". shephard Media. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Coast guard to be turned into a modern force: PM Hasina". Prothom Alo English. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
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