49m stealth fast attack craft
Ship class
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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.
BuildersMyanmar Naval Dockyard
Operators
Myanmar Navy
Preceded by5-Series class : Fast Attack Craft
SucceededbyYan Nyein Aung-class submarine chaser
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Myanmar Naval Dockyard |
| Operators | |
| Preceded by | 5-Series class : Fast Attack Craft |
| Succeeded by | Yan Nyein Aung-class submarine chaser |
| Built | 2013–present |
| In commission | 491 (2015), 492 (2020) |
| Planned | 10[1] |
| Completed | 2[1] |
| Active | 2[1][2] |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | FAC (Missile) |
| Length | 49 m (161 ft)[1] |
| Beam | 7.4 m (24 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 30 kn (56 km/h) |
| Range | 1,800 mi (2,900 km) at cruising speed |
| Sensors & processing systems |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys | |
| Armament |
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| Notes | The hull design of 492 is different from that of the 491. The superstructure of 492 was constructed with aluminium, and the hull with steel. The anti-ship missiles in use are the C-802A instead of the C-802. |
History
Design
The 492 is fitted with three waterjet propulsers. The hull design and armaments are slightly altered.[2]