Malaysia’s New Patrol Boat–UAS Ready

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IHS Jane’s 360 is reporting on Malaysian Coast Guard’s six projected “New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC).”

“The NGPC has been based on a design by Germany-based Fassmer Shipbuilding Company. According to specifications provided by Destini, the platform features an overall length of 44.25 m an overall beam of 7.7 m and a design draught of 1.95 m. Powered by two 1920 kW MTU engines, the vessel can attain a top speed of 24 kt and a standard range of 2,000 n miles at 12 kt. The ship displaces 297 tonnes and can accommodate a crew of 41.”

This means they will be similar to, but slightly smaller than the Webber Class WPCs.

The unique thing about this class is that they are built to use a mini-Unmanned Aerial System, in this case the Thales Fulmar. NavalToday reports the purchase of these systems. Fulmar looks similar in size and capability to the Scan Eagle.

This certainly suggest that we could probably operate Scan Eagle, or something similar from the Webber class.

Photo: The Thales Fulmar

5 thoughts on “Malaysia’s New Patrol Boat–UAS Ready

  1. Pingback: Coast Guard Contract for sUAS for Bertholf Class Cutters | Chuck Hill's CG Blog

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