HTMS Bhumibol Adulyade (FFG-471) (Tachin)

History

The HTMS Bhumibol Adulyade is a modern stealth frigate in the Royal Thai Navy, built in South Korea and commissioned in 2019 as part of the Bhumibol-class program to modernize the Thai Navy. It's a smaller version of South Korean destroyers with a displacement of 3,700 tons, designed for improved stealth and versatility. The ship is powered by a combination of diesel and gas engines, enabling it to reach a top speed of 33.3 knots and travel up to 4,000 nautical miles. With a crew of 141 officers and sailors, it's well-equipped with advanced weapons, radar, and electronic warfare systems.

The HTMS Bhumibol Adulyade features a range of weapons, including guns, missile launchers, and torpedo systems, making it capable of addressing various maritime threats. It also boasts advanced radar systems and electronic warfare capabilities. Its streamlined design includes a low-profile funnel and a helipad for two medium helicopters, further enhancing its operational flexibility and effectiveness.

In a region where stability is crucial, the HTMS Bhumibol Adulyade is a significant addition to the Royal Thai Navy, bolstering its capabilities and providing a modern and stealthy asset for defense and security operations.

Specification

Foundation

Year of Service: 2019

Origins: Thailand

Status: In service

Crew: 285

Class: Bhumibol Adulyadej (DW3000F)

Class Size: 2

Operator: Thailand

Characters

Sea Bombing

Maritime bombardment/attack of surface targets/areas primarily through ship-based ballistic weapons.

Land Assault

Littoral attacks against surface targets primarily through ship-based missiles/missile weapons.

Sea Patrol

Active patrolling of critical waterways and sea areas; also serves as a local deterrent against air and maritime threats.

Airspace Denial/Deterrence

Neutralization or deterrence of flying elements by airborne missile weapon ballistics.

Fleet Support

Provide support (fire or materiel) to major surface fleets in blue water environments.

Dimensions and Weight

Length: 444.6 feet (135.51m)

Ray: 46.6 feet (14.20m)

Draft: 13.8 feet (4.21m)

Shift: 4,300 t

Power and Performance

Installed Power: 2 x GE LM2500-30 gas turbines and 2 x SSangYong Motor Company TB. 82 diesel engines drive 2 axles under the stern.

Surface Velocity: 30.0 nodes (34.5 km/h)

Are: 4,519nm (5,200 miles | 8,369 kilometers)

Weapons

1 x 76mm OTO Melara deck gun with turret.

1 x 8 Cell Mk. 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) (supports RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) or SM-2 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) or Vertically Launched Anti-Submarine Rocket (VL-ASROC) type.

2 x 4 unit fish Fork anti-ship missiles 4 x Mk. 32 torpedo launchers (supports Mark 54 torpedo series).

1 x 20mm Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) 2 x DS-30M CLIWS

Aircraft

1 or 2 x Sikorsky SH-70 "Seahawk" or similar naval helicopter, supported by a hangar/helipad aft.