BNS Bishkhali (2024)

For other ships with the same name, see BNS Bishkhali.

BNS Bishkhali is a Padma-class inshore patrol vessel of the Bangladesh Navy. She has served the Bangladesh Navy since 2024.

History
Bangladesh
Name	BNS Bishkhali
Ordered	20 May 2019[1]
Builder	Khulna Shipyard
Laid down	2 December 2019[1]
Commissioned	30 November 2024[2]
Identification	Pennant number: P 415
Status	In active service
General characteristics
Class & type	Padma-class inshore patrol vessel
Displacement	350 tonnes
Length	51.6 m (169 ft 3 in)
Beam	7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
Draught	4.2 m (13 ft 9 in)
Propulsion	2 shafts, 2 diesels
Speed	21 kn (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Endurance	7 days
Boats & landing craft carried	1 x RIB boat
Complement	45 personnel
Armament	1 × Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon 2 × 12.7 mm CIS 50MG Naval mines

Career

The ship was ordered on 20 May 2019.^[1] The contract was awarded to Khulna Shipyard in Khulna, Bangladesh, where the keel was laid on 2 December 2019.^[1] The Ship was commissioned to the Bangladesh Navy on 30 November 2024.^[2]

Design

BNS Bishkhali is 51.6 metres (169 ft 3 in) long, 7.5 metres (24 ft 7 in) wide, 4.2 metres (13 ft 9 in) high. The patrol vessel has a displacement of 350 tonnes. She has a top speed of 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph). The ship's complement is 45 persons and can carry out missions lasting up to seven days at a time.^[3]

Armament

The ship is equipped with one Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon and a pair of 12.7 mm CIS 50MGs. Bishkhali can also carry naval mines and MANPADS.^[3]

See also

• List of active ships of the Bangladesh Navy