Gowind model at Boustead stand during DSA 2012
(picture: Navy Recognition)
According to this source, the Gowind corvette for Royal Malaysian Navy will likely sports the following weapons:
- Bofors 57 mm Mk 2 for main gun
- MBDA Mica VL for air defense in the VLS cells
- MBDA MM40 BlkIII anti-ship missiles
- 2x 30mm guns from MSI-Defence Systems Ltd located on top of the helicopter hanger
Regarding sensors, the Malaysian Gowinds should come with:
TMEO Mk2 - TMX/EO Electro-optical tracking and fire control system by Rheinmetall
SMART-S Mk2 3D multibeam radar by Thales
Thales Captas for sonar (We could not get confirmation on the type: Nano or another model)
As expected, the combat managed system will be the SETIS by DCNS.
The generic Gowind designed by DCNS is a multi-mission corvette (100 metres, over 2,000 tonnes), A fully militarised platform, she has a comprehensive Mission Management System for full-scale multi-threat missions, including a complete ASW suite with towed array sonar and improved stealth and survivability.
Specifications of the Boustead built vessels (as of now) are as follow:
Length: 107 meters
Breadth: 16 meters
Full load displacement: 2,730 tonnes
Max speed: 28 knots
Crew: 106
Range: 5,000 nm
Endurance: 21 days
We were told however that these figures were subject to change (as well as the final hull design) depending on the final configuration picked by the Royal Malaysian Navy. First cut of the head of class is expect for early next year (2013).
source Navy Recognition
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