BNS_Durdanto

BNS <i>Durdanta</i>

BNS Durdanta

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BNS Durdanta is a Type 021 missile boat of the Bangladesh Navy. She was commissioned in November 1988.

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Design

Main article: Type 021-class missile boat

Powered by three 4,000 hp diesel engines that drive three propellers, Durdanta 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).[1]

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.[1][2][3]

Service

Durdanta was commissioned into the Bangladesh Navy on 10 November 1988. She was severely damaged in the cyclone of April 1991. After extensive repairs she returned to active service.[1] In 2010, the ship was upgraded with modern C-704 replacing old SY-1 missiles as mid-life upgradation.

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References

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