Dorang-class patrol boat explained

Dorang class is a patrol boat class of the Indonesian Navy, also known as Type PC-60 or PC-60M patrol boat. It was developed from KCR-60M and PC-40 designed and built locally across various Indonesian shipyards.[1] It is an indirect successor of in terms of size and tonnage.

As of December 2022, two vessels of the Dorang class already in active service with four other under construction. When Indonesia is in a state of emergency, the Dorang-class patrol boats can be modified to be equipped with anti-ship missiles.[2]

Background

During the appointment ceremony of Indonesian Navy's then Eastern Fleet Command chief of staff, Rear Admiral Darwanto on 23 January 2015, Indonesia's then Chief of Staff of the Navy, Admiral Ade Supandi stated that to prevent illegal fishing by foreign commercial vessels in eastern Indonesia, the Indonesian Navy needs at least 15-20 patrol boats operating every day. The performance of elements of military force also needs to be intensified so he concluded that the Indonesian navy needed 40 new patrol boats with a size of . But for the initial stage, he projects to acquire at least 22 patrol boats first through a gradual procurement process, and also aims to replace older patrol boats.[3]

On 31 August 2022, the first two PC-60 patrol boats were inaugurated by Admiral Yudo Margono with Dorang (874) being the lead ship for the class.[4]

Characteristics

Armaments

The Dorang-class patrol boat has standard armament in the form of a single-barreled 40 mm OTO Melara main gun which has a tracking system capability because it is equipped with a Laser Range Finder, IR Camera, Day Camera and is integrated with the Fire Control System. In addition, two 12.7 mm heavy machine guns were also installed on the right and left sides of the hull as a defense weapon against air attacks. This ship can be fitted with anti-ship missiles at the stern if required in further modification.[2]

Design

These patrol boats is 60abbr=outNaNabbr=out long, 2.72abbr=outNaNabbr=out draft and 8.5abbr=outNaNabbr=out wide, powered by two MTU 20V400M73 diesel engines which produce 3200kW of power and are capable of accelerating with a cruising speed of 15knots and a maximum speed of 24knots. She has a displacement of 520 tons, with a maximum sailing endurance of six days and can carry 46 active plus 9 reserve personnel.[2]

Ship in class

NameHull no.BuilderLaid downLaunchedCommissionedHome portStatus
Dorang874Caputra Mitra SejatiFebruary 202025 March 202231 August 2022AmbonActive[5]
Bawal875Caputra Mitra SejatiFebruary 202025 March 202231 August 2022SorongActive
Tuna876Karimun Anugrah Sejati4 March 20225 July 20237 September 2023BelawanActive[6]
Marlin877Palindo Marine15 March 20227 September 202320 December 2023MakassarActive[7]
Hampala880Caputra Mitra Sejati9 December 202212 July 2024MeraukeLaunched[8]
Lumba-Lumba881Caputra Mitra Sejati9 December 202212 July 2024TarakanLaunched

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 7 August 2021. Tahun 2022, PT Caputra Mitra Sejati Kirim Unit Perdana PC-60 Pesanan TNI AL. Perdana . Gilang . 11 December 2022. id.
  2. Web site: 23 March 2022. KRI Dorang 874 Dan KRI Bawal 875 – Kapal Patroli Yang Bisa ‘Di-Upgrade’ Menjadi Kapal Cepat Rudal. indomiliter.com . 13 December 2022. id.
  3. Web site: 23 January 2015 . ksal minta pangarmatim efektifkan operasi "illegal fishing". 11 December 2022 . id.
  4. Web site: 31 August 2022 . Bawal 875 Pangkoarmada l Menghadiri Upacara Peresmian dan Pengukuhan Komandan KRI Dorang 874 dan KRI Bawal 875. 11 December 2022. id.
  5. Web site: 31 August 2022 . Bawal 875 Pangkoarmada l Menghadiri Upacara Peresmian dan Pengukuhan Komandan KRI Dorang 874 dan KRI Bawal 875. 11 December 2022. id.
    Web site: 25 March 2022 . TNI Angkatan Laut Luncurkan Dua Kapal Patroli Karya Anak Bangsa . 11 December 2022. id.
  6. Web site: TNI AL luncurkan KRI Tuna-876 untuk optimalkan operasi keamanan laut . Ilham Yude . Pratama . Herry . Soebanto . 2023-07-05 . Antara. 2023-07-05 . id-ID.
  7. Web site: KRI Marlin 877 Dukung Penegakan Hukum . 19 September 2023. id.
  8. Web site: TNI AL Luncurkan 2 Kapal Patroli Cepat Buatan Dalam Negeri, KRI Hampala dan KRI Lumba-Lumba . 2024-07-12 . SINDOnews Nasional . id-ID.

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