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Sunday, 8 January 2012

Fast attack craft Durdharsha of Bangladesh (P8125) 1988->2000



Build in China together with the Durdanta, Durnibar, Dordanha and the Anirban, in fact the Chine equivalent of the Russian Osa-class. She was commissioned on 10 November 1988 and heavily damaged during the typhoon of 1991 together with the first 3 sister ships. All ships were repaired. With a displacement of 171 (standard)-205 (full load) tons and as dimensions 38.6 x 7.6 x 2.7 metres or 126.6 x 24.9 x 8.9 feet. The 3 Type 42-160 diesels supplies 12,000 hp allowing a speed of 35 knots and with a speed of 30 knots a range of 800 nautical miles. The crew numbers 35 men and the armament consists of 2x2-3cm USSR guns and further more 4 HY-2 SSM missiles.