BNS Osman
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BNS Osman is a modified Type 053H frigate
of the Bangladeshi Navy, bought in 1989 from China. She is the first Guided Missile Frigate
to enter service with the Bangladesh Navy.
, serving with the Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla (COMBAN). About 250 personnel serve aboard BNS Osman, with most living on board. Her current mission is with UNIFIL in Lebanon. She is one of five frigates in the Bangladeshi Navy, but is the first one with advanced C-802A anti-ship missiles, and FM-90N surface-to-air missilesinstalled. On May 12, 2008 BNS Osman test fired C-802A missile in Bay of Bengal which successfully hit the target. The ship has recently gone through major upgrades which includes replacement of propulsion system, new missile launching platforms and an addition of a combat data link.
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
of the Bangladeshi Navy, bought in 1989 from China. She is the first Guided Missile Frigate
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
to enter service with the Bangladesh Navy.
Career
The BNS Osman is based in ChittagongChittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
, serving with the Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla (COMBAN). About 250 personnel serve aboard BNS Osman, with most living on board. Her current mission is with UNIFIL in Lebanon. She is one of five frigates in the Bangladeshi Navy, but is the first one with advanced C-802A anti-ship missiles, and FM-90N surface-to-air missilesinstalled. On May 12, 2008 BNS Osman test fired C-802A missile in Bay of Bengal which successfully hit the target. The ship has recently gone through major upgrades which includes replacement of propulsion system, new missile launching platforms and an addition of a combat data link.
See also
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