The Inlay-class offshore patrol vessel is a class of offshore patrol vessel (OPV) operated by the Myanmar Navy. The lead ship of the class is UMS Inlay. UMS Inlay was built at Thanlyin Naval Dockyard near Yangon with the help of technical assistance and equipment provided by Singapore-based companies. Launched in late November 2015, Inlay was commissioned in December 2017. Subsequently, Inma was commissioned in December 2021.[2]
 UMS Inlay (54) of Myanmar Navy
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Myanmar Naval Dockyard |
| Operators |  Myanmar Navy |
| Built | 2013 |
| In commission | 24 December 2017[1] |
| Building | 0 |
| Completed | 2 |
| Active | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 1,500 tons[1] |
| Length | 81 m (265 ft 9 in)[citation needed] |
| Beam | 12.5 m (41 ft 0 in) |
| Propulsion | CODAD Propulsion[citation needed] |
| Speed | 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) estimated |
| Range | Unknown |
| Sensors and processing systems |
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| Armament |
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| Aircraft carried | |
| Aviation facilities | 17.5 m (57 ft)-long flight deck and has a single hangar.[citation needed] |
Design
editThe OPV is approximately 81 metres (265 ft 9 in) long with a beam of about 12.5 metres (41 ft 0 in) and is understood to displace at least 1,500 tons.[1] It is powered by two diesel engines driving two propellers. The OPV is capable of operating a helicopter from its approximately 17.5-metre (57 ft)-long flight deck and has a single hangar. A stern ramp is fitted for a rigid-hulled inflatable boat.[citation needed] The armament comprises manually operated 57-millimetre (2.2 in) twin guns in Type 66 or 76 gun mount on the forecastle as well as two manually-operated heavy machine guns atop the hangar deck. Sensors include two Furuno navigation radars.
The Inlay will supplement the two remaining Danish-built Osprey-class OPVs in service.[citation needed]
Ships of the class
edit| Name | Pennant | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Homeport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMS Inlay | 54 | Myanmar Naval Dockyard | November 2015 | 24 December 2017 | Thilawa Navy Shipyard |
| UMS Inma | 53 | Myanmar Naval Dockyard | 2019 | 24 December 2021 | Thilawa Navy Shipyard |
See also
edit- Aung Zeya-class frigate
- Kyan Sittha-class frigate – Myanmarese Stealth Frigate
- Anawrahta-class corvette – Warships operated by the Myanmar Navy
- UMS Moattama – UMS Moattama Myanmar Navy
- 5-Series-class fast attack craft – Ships of the Myanmar Navy
References
edit- ^ a b c Fish, Tim (January 29, 2020). "Coast Guards welcome OPV Boom". Asian Military Review. Archived from the original on 2020-08-28.
- ^ "Myanmar commissions Type 035 submarine, second Inlay-class offshore patrol vessel". 2021-12-27. Retrieved 2023-05-20.