PNS Hashmat in Persian Gulf. | |
History | |
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South Africa | |
Name | SAS Astrant |
Fate | Not delivered because of UN sanctions, 418. |
Pakistan | |
Name | PNS Hashmat |
Builder | Dubigeon Normandie in France |
Laid down | 15 September 1976 |
Launched | 4 December 1977 |
Acquired | 1979 |
Commissioned | 17 February 1979 |
In service | 1979-present |
Homeport | Jinnah Naval Base (2014—) |
Identification | S-135 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Hashmat-class submarine |
Displacement | Surfaced: 1,510 tons Submerged: 1,760 tons |
Length | 67 m (220 ft): 320 [1] |
Beam | 6 m (20 ft): 320 [1] |
Draught | 5.4 m (18 ft) [1] |
Propulsion | Diesel-electric: 2× SEMT-Pielstick 16 PA4 V 185 VG diesels; 3,600 hp(m) (2.65 MW); 2 alternators; 1.7 MW; 1 motor; 4,600 hp(m) (3.4 MW); 1 cruising motor; 31 hp(m) (23 kW); 1 shaft |
Speed |
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Range | 8,500 miles (13,700 km) |
Test depth | 300 m (980 ft) |
Complement | 54, 7 Officers, 47 Enlists |
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