PNS Hashmat

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PNS/M Hashmat (S-135) is the lead ship of Hashmat-class diesel-electric submarine based on the French Agosta-70-class design.[2]

NameSAS Astrant
FateNot delivered because of UN sanctions, 418.
NamePNS Hashmat
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PNS Hashmat in Persian Gulf.
History
South Africa
NameSAS Astrant
FateNot delivered because of UN sanctions, 418.
Pakistan
NamePNS Hashmat
BuilderDubigeon Normandie in France
Laid down15 September 1976
Launched4 December 1977
Acquired1979
Commissioned17 February 1979
In service1979-present
Home portJinnah Naval Base (2014—)
IdentificationS-135
General characteristics
Class & typeHashmat-class submarine
DisplacementSurfaced: 1,510 tons Submerged: 1,760 tons
Length67 m (220 ft):320[1]
Beam6 m (20 ft):320[1]
Draught5.4 m (18 ft)[1]
PropulsionDiesel-electric: 2× SEMT-Pielstick 16 PA4 V 185 VG diesels; 3,600 hp(m) (2.65 MW); 2 alternators; 1.7 MW; 1 motor; 4,600 hp(m) (3.4 MW); 1 cruising motor; 31 hp(m) (23 kW); 1 shaft
Speed
  • Surfaced: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
  • Submerged: 20.0 knots (37.0 km/h; 23.0 mph)
Range8,500 miles (13,700 km)
Test depth300 m (980 ft)
Complement54, 7 Officers, 47 Enlists
Sensors &
processing systems
  • Thomson CSF DRUA 33 Radar
  • Thomson Sintra DSUV 22
  • DUUA 2D Sonar
  • DUUA 1D Sonar
  • DUUX 2 Sonar
  • DSUV 62A towed array
Armament
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History

Construction and deployment

She was initially named SAS Astrant for the South African Navy and laid down on 15 September 1976, and launched on 14 December 1977 at Nantes in France.[3]

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