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
while it does have a good feature set, the LOA and draft would appear to make her tippy?
Yes, I doubt if it is as seaworthy as the Webber class.
Some info about the origin and capabilities of the 30mm gun. http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2018/february-2018-navy-naval-defense-news/5990-aselsan-s-rcws-systems-for-new-malaysian-offshore-patrol-vessels.html
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The US is providing Malaysia with ScanEagle and supporting equipment.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/royal-malaysian-navy-launches-scaneagle-uas-squadron/