F-22P and 053 series

northstar said:

tphang,

Any news regarding the Z-9C?, would Z-9C be transferred individually per ship or Pakistan Navy is going to take delivery with all six.

Geographer,

U.S has approved to transfer one OH Perry Class to Pakistan Navy. The delivery date will late 2010/early 2011 depending on the refurbishment, which will cost Pakistan around $65 million.

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FriedRiceNSpice said:

I got this from the article:



Anyone care to explain me how? I have always assumed that the F-22P was built entirely by China.

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FriedRiceNSpice said:

I got this from the article:



Anyone care to explain me how? I have always assumed that the F-22P was built entirely by China.

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Rauf said:

More then likely bad reporting, probably should say " future indigenous ship building capability of the country. " Since, F-22-P is Chinese project and not an Indegenous Pakistani project or joint Pak-China project.

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, First F-22P Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, China was delivered to Pakistan Navy on 30 July 2009. The delivery ceremony was followed by Commissioning of the ship, in which Pakistani flag was hoisted on the ship with band playing Pakistani National Anthem. The ceremonies were attended by distinguished guests from Chinese Navy, Chinese Govt Authorities and senior officers of Pakistan Navy.

Chief guest for the ceremony, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir NI(M) while addressing the guests said that the successful and timely delivery of the First F-22P Frigate has been made possible by superb cooperation of the leadership of PLA(Navy), SASTIND, CSSC, Hudong Shipyard and CSTC. He said that with passage of time the relationship between Pakistan and China has grown deeper and fonder in all spheres of defence and economic cooperation. Pakistan is indeed proud of close association with China and this unique relationship does not draw any parallel elsewhere in the world. He said that F-22P Frigate project is the manifestation of everlasting strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.

Earlier, while welcoming the guests at Commissioning ceremony, Head of Pakistan Mission and the Chief Naval Overseer, Commodore Mahmood ur Rehman SI(M) said that the successful culmination of the first F-22P Frigate is the result of ardent efforts and exceptional professional competence of all personnel involved in this project, right out its inception.

Work on design and construction of F-22 P ships started in year 2005 after signing of a contract between MoDP and CSTC of China for construction of three ships in China and one at Karachi Shipyard. While first F-22P ship is now heading to Pakistan, all other three ships are at different stages of construction.
The F22P frigates are equipped with state of the art weaponry and sensors. They would also carry a Z9EC helicopter as integral part of the platform. The construction of 4th ship is to be completed by 2013. Addition of these new ships will not only strengthen the PN Fleet with much needed potential but will also contribute in enhancing country’s shipbuilding capabilities.

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