CGS Sonar Bangla
| History | |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh | |
| Name | CGS Sonar Bangla |
| Ordered | 17 July 2016 |
| Builder | Khulna Shipyard |
| Laid down | 2 October 2016 |
| Launched | 23 May 2018[1] |
| Acquired | 20 June 2019[2] |
| Commissioned | 15 November 2020[3] |
| Identification | Pennant number: P 204 |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Padma-class patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 350 tonnes |
| Length | 50.4 metres (165 ft) |
| Beam | 7.5 metres (25 ft) |
| Draught | 4.1 metres (13 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 diesels |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h) |
| Endurance | 7 days |
| Boats & landing craft carried | 1 x RIB boat |
| Complement | 45 personnel |
| Armament |
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CGS Sonar Bangla is a Padma-class inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. She is serving the Bangladesh Coast Guard since 2020.
Design[]
CGS Sonar Bangla is 50.4 metres (165 ft) long, 7.5 metres (25 ft) wide and 4.1 metres (13 ft) high. The vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes and a top speed of 23 knots (43 km/h). Her complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.
Armament[]
The ship is armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25 mm guns, one forward and one backward.Also armed with 2 Heavy machine gun.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ডে নির্মিত ‘সিজিএস সোনার বাংলা’ ভাসানো হলো রূপসায়. Banginews (in Bengali). 23 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "Khulna Shipyard hands over 3 inshore patrol vessels to Coast Guard". The Daily Star. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ^ "Coast guard to be turned into a modern force: PM Hasina". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
Categories:
- Ships of the Bangladesh Coast Guard
- Padma-class Patrol Vessel
- 2018 ships
- Ships built in Bangladesh