Kedah-class OPV
Type: Patrol Boat
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Blohm+Voss / Boustead Naval Shipyard
First Deployed: 2006
Overview
Malaysia operates 6 Kedah-class OPVs based on MEKO A-100 design built under license. Armed with Exocet MM40. Planned VLS air defense cancelled. Several vessels delivered with incomplete weapon systems.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 90 |
|---|---|
| note | MEKO-A100 based Malaysia OPV — designed for weapons upgrade but not fitted |
| beam_m | 12.8 |
| armament | 1x 57mm Bofors, 2x 30mm autocannons, torpedoes |
| length_m | 91.1 |
| speed_knots | 22 |
| displacement_tonnes | 1650 |
Operators
- Malaysia
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