LCS Gowind-class Corvette
Type: Corvette
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Naval Group / Boustead Naval Shipyard
Overview
Malaysia contracted 6 Gowind-class littoral combat ships in 2011. By 2026, not a single ship has been delivered despite 2x cost overruns and 15+ year delays. Malaysia's largest defence procurement failure.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 99 |
|---|---|
| beam_m | 16.5 |
| sensor | Thales Sea Fire 500 AESA radar |
| armament | Exocet MM40 Block 3 x 8, 57mm Bofors, Mica VL (pending), 2x triple torpedo tubes, helicopter |
| length_m | 111 |
| range_nm | 5000 |
| propulsion | CODAG: 2x MTU 20V diesels + 2x GE LM2500 |
| speed_knots | 25 |
| displacement_tonnes | 3100 |
Operators
- Malaysia
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