From Philippine Update (Aug 26): PH interested to buy Russian fast-attack vessels
The Philippines is interested to buy Russian fast-attack vessels manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern, a spokesperson of the Russian manufacturer said in a report by Russian news agency TASS.
"The Armed Forces of South Africa are considering the purchase of 12 boats of both modifications while the Philippines and Argentina want to buy 10 such vessels,” Kalashnikov spokeswoman Sofia Ivanov said.
The said vessel has two modifications which are transport/landing and assault.
According to Navy Recognition website, BK-16 has an operational range of 400 km, a maximum speed of 42 kt, a crew of two servicemen and a passenger capacity of 19 soldiers, while BK-10 has a maximum speed of 40 kt and a passenger capacity of 10 soldiers.
It added that both can be equipped with 7.62 mm machinegun, 12.7 mm heavy machinegun or 30 mm/40 mm automatic grenade launchers.
The Philippine Navy is currently operating 9 Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC) with very similar specifications with the mentioned Russian fast-attack crafts.
MPAC Mark IIIs, the newest 3 MPACs of Philippine Navy, are set to be fitted with Israeli missile system.
https://www.update.ph/2017/08/ph-interested-to-buy-russian-high-speed-vessels/20310
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