BNS Madhumati Offshore Patrol Vessel (Sea Dragon Class)
Displacement, tons : 635 full load
Dimensions, feet (meters):
199.5 x 26.2 x 8.9 (60.8 x 8x 2.7)
Main Machinery: 2 SEMT Pielstick 12 PA6
diesels; 9,600 hp (m) (7.08MW); 2 shafts
Speed, knots : 24 Range,
miles; 6000 at 15 kt
Complement : 43 ( 7 Officers)
Guns : 1Bofors 57 mm /70 Mk 1; 220 rds / min
to 17 km (9.3 n miles ); weight of shell 2.4 kg. 1
Bofors 40 mm/ 70.2 Orlikon 20mm
Weapons Control : Optical director.
Radars: Surface search: Kilvin Hughes KH
1007; I-band.
Navigation: GEM Electronics SPN 753B, I-Band.
Comment: Order 1995 and delivered in October
1997. Very similar to the South Korean Coast Guard
vessels, but with improved fire equipment. Vosper
stabilizers. Classified as an OPV. Total of six
required but no further order orders are projected
yet.
| Name | Pennant Number | Class | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madhumati | P911 | Sea Dragon | Current mission: UNIFIL |
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