CGS Sonadia

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History
Bangladesh
NameCGS Sonadia
BuilderDockyard and Engineering Works Limited
Acquired1 August 2018[1]
Commissioned15 November 2020[2]
IdentificationPennant number: P 104
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeKutubdia-class fast patrol boat
Displacement235 tonnes
Length43.4 m (142 ft)
Beam6.4 m (21 ft)
Draught1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Propulsion2 × DEUTZ 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) diesel, 2 × shafts
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range1,500 nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi)
Complement33 personnel
Armament

CGS Sonadiaa is a Kutubdia-class fast patrol boat of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. She is serving the Bangladesh Coast Guard since 2020.

Career[edit]

The ship was handed over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 1 August 2018.[1] She was commissioned to the Bangladesh Coast Guard on 15 November 2020.[2]

Design[edit]

The ship is 43.4 metres (142 ft) long, 6.4 metres (21 ft) wide and has a 1.9 metres (6 ft 3 in) draught with a displacement of 235 tonnes. The patrol craft is powered by two German DEUTZ diesel engines which can produce 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) driving two shafts for a top speed of 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph). She has a complement of 33 and a maximum range of 1,500 nautical miles (2,800 km; 1,700 mi). She can carry out operations in sea state four and can sustain up to sea state six.

Armament[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Bangladesh Coast Guard receives four patrol vessels". shephard Media. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Coast guard to be turned into a modern force: PM Hasina". Prothom Alo English. Retrieved 15 November 2020.