49m stealth fast attack craft

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Class overview
BuildersMyanmar Naval Dockyard
OperatorsNaval Ensign of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar Navy
Preceded by 5-Series class : Fast Attack Craft
Succeeded by Yan Nyein Aung-class submarine chaser
Built2013–present
In commission491 (2015), 492 (2020)
Planned10 [1]
Completed2 [1]
Active2 [1] [2]
General characteristics
Type FAC (Missile)
Length49 m (161 ft) [1]
Beam7.4 m (24 ft)
Draft1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Propulsion
  • (491)
  • 4 x diesel engines
  • (492)
  • 3 x diesel engines supported by three waterjet propulsors
Speed30 kn (56 km/h)
Range1,800 mi (2,900 km) at cruising speed
Sensors and
processing systems
Electronic warfare
& decoys
  • 491
    • 1 x NRJ-5A ECM and ELINT system
    • 4 x Type-A FL-NA flare catridge magazines for various chaff and flare types
  • 492
    • 4 x NRJ-5A Type-C ECM and ELINT systems (fitted in four faces of radar tower)
    • 4 x Type-A FL-NA flare catridge magazines for various chaff and flare types
Armament
NotesThe hull design of 492 is different from that of the 491. The superstructure of 492 was constructed with aluminium, and the hull with steel. The anti-ship missiles in use are the C-802A instead of the C-802.

The 49m stealth fast attack craft (Project-PB-049) are a class of locally made fast attack craft of the Myanmar Navy. Unlike the previous class of 5-series class fast attack craft, the design of the 49m stealth fast attack craft utilizes stealth technology.

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History

The hull number 491 is the lead ship of this class, and it was completed in 2013. [3] [1] The second ship 492 was completed in 2019, and commissioned on 24 December 2020.

Design

The 492 is fitted with three waterjet propulsers. The hull design and armaments are slightly altered. [2]

Ships of the class

PhotoPennantBuilderBuiltCommissionedHomeportNote
491Myanmar Naval Dockyard201324 December 2012 Thanlyin
FAC(M) 492 of Myanmar Navy.jpg 492Myanmar Naval Dockyard201824 December 2020 [2] ThanlyinHull design slightly altered

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References

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