49m stealth fast attack craft explained

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.

History

The hull number 491 is the lead ship of this class, and it was completed in 2013.^{[1] [2]} 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.

Ships of the class

Photo	Pennant	Builder	Built	Commissioned	Homeport	Note
	491	Myanmar Naval Dockyard	2013	24 December 2012	Thanlyin
	492	Myanmar Naval Dockyard	2018	24 December 2020	Thanlyin	Hull design slightly altered

Notes and References

1. Web site: Myanmar - 49-meter FAC-M. 2020-11-10. globalsecurity.org.
2. Web site: Myanmar First Two Home-Built 49 meter Fast Attack Craft (FAC-M) Delivered to the Navy. 2020-09-26. navyrecognition.com.