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SAS <i>Makhanda</i>

SAS Makhanda

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SAS Makhanda (formerly SAS Magnus Malan) is a Warrior-class strike craft of the South African Navy, currently configured as an Offshore Patrol Vessel.

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She was commissioned in 1986 and originally named SAS Magnus Malan for South African Party minister of defence Magnus Malan, she was renamed on 1 April 1997.[1] She was converted in 2012/2013 to an Offshore Patrol Vessel role.[2]

The SAS Makhanda is currently[when?] employed with anti piracy patrols.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Wessels, Andre. "The South African Navy during the years of conflict in Southern Africa 1966-1989" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 2, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Revamped strike craft ready for counter-piracy duty". Defenceweb.co.za. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  3. [3]
    Rider, David (July 17, 2014). "SAS Makhanda on anti-piracy duty". Maritime Security Review. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
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