The Azmat-class fast attack craft (Azmat FAC(M) is a class ofmissile-bearing fast attack craft, currently in service with the PakistanNavy as of 2017. The project was jointly designed and constructed inPakistan and China after a partnership agreement was signed between twoChinese contractors, China State Shipbuilding Corporation and the XingangShipyard and the Pakistan-based KSEW Ltd.
The Azmat-class ships are intended for deployment in maritime patrol,anti-surface warfare, anti-air warfare, search-and-rescue (SAR), andanti-piracy missions. The displacement of the class is 500-600 tons and shehas a length of 60-meter.
AZMAT Class Fast Attack Craft (Missile) has a crew of 12 to 14 sailorswhich is less than half that of a similar FAC(M). Each FAC(M) will costaround $50 million.
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AZMAT Fast Attack Craft vessel (Missile) is equipped with C802ASurface-to-Surface Anti-Ship Missiles which have a range of 180 kilometers.AZMAT FAC(M) uses the latest stealthy features to avoid detection from longranges. force.
