CGS Kutubdia explained

CGS Kutubdia is the lead vessel of the Kutubdia-class fast patrol boat of the Bangladesh Coast Guard and has been serving the Bangladesh Coast Guard since 2020.

Career

The ship was handed over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 1 August 2018. She was commissioned to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 15 November 2020.

Design

The ship is long, wide and has a draught with a displacement of 235 tonnes. The patrol craft is powered by two German DEUTZ diesel engines which can produce 2240kW driving two shafts for a top speed of 25kn. She has a complement of 33 and a maximum range of 1500nmi. She can carry out operations in sea state four and can sustain up to sea state six.

Armament

The ship is armed with two Oerlikon KBA 25 mm guns and two 14.5 mm guns.

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