Babur-Class (MILGEM) Corvette | Updates & Discussion

[Aziqbal]

What’s the range in this missile?

 

[Salza]

'Extended Range' is all what mentioned in the press release.

Pakistan Navy successfully test fires locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile: ISPR

Successful launch underscores “fusion of technological excellence and operational expertise”, says military's media wing.

www.dawn.com

 

[Areesh]

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[Toxic]

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They still don't have any CIWS, also only a single SMASH tube has been seen.

 

[Princeps]

They still don't have any CIWS, also only a single SMASH tube has been seen.
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Lowkey we might only be able to put 2 SMASH (1 each side) per ship because of the weight

 

[studsmart]

What’s the range in this missile?

if i have to estimate it must be between 450 km and 500 KM

 

[Toxic]

Lowkey we might only be able to put 2 SMASH (1 each side) per ship because of the weight

Nah probably 4-6, it weighs less then the CM-302, and the baburs were designed to be equipped with SMASH from the start.

 

[Princeps]

Nah probably 4-6, it weighs less then the CM-302, and the baburs were designed to be equipped with SMASH from the start.

I guess we will see soon

 

[rafale]

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@Ak01 so when i mentioned i saw MBDA personnel at a certain time and location in Pakistan, it means they were in KHI for CAMM-ER related work.............

 

[Toxic]

Why did PN go with a SMART S MK2 on the Baburs? It's a mediocre last gen PESA ATP.

 

[Princeps]

Why did PN go with a SMART S MK2 on the Baburs? It's a mediocre last gen PESA ATP.

SMART S Mk2 is perfectly fine for a lightly armed corvette which is what Baburs are at the end of the day.

But to answer your question, SMART S Mk2s were locally produced by Aselsan and it was the default choice for Ada-class/Milgem. Now Aselsan offers the Cenk series instead which are AESA. We might see them on remaining Baburs if PN hasn't already paid for the smart s mk2s.

 

[puttputt]

Why did PN go with a SMART S MK2 on the Baburs? It's a mediocre last gen PESA ATP.

SMART S Mk2 is perfectly fine for a lightly armed corvette which is what Baburs are at the end of the day.

But to answer your question, SMART S Mk2s were locally produced by Aselsan and it was the default choice for Ada-class/Milgem. Now Aselsan offers the Cenk series instead which are AESA. We might see them on remaining Baburs if PN hasn't already paid for the smart s mk2s.

tbh, in the long run (for an MLU), the PN will likely tap NESCOM or NRTC to design an original radar for them. The TRMs would come from Europe, but the primary integration and solutions end will be done in Pakistan.

Broadly, it'd also be interesting to see how they approach the Jinnah-class moving forward. They've got some time, I think, and it'd be worth looking out for possible PN interest in MILDAS and SIPER.

 

[studsmart]

when are next 2 expected to join PN

 

[Aziqbal]

when are next 2 expected to join PN

the delay is not In construction but rather fitting out and sea trials

firing out maybe taking longer because our development of new weapons systems are being developed and integrated all the time but having said all that its done now

the 3rd unit is in Sea Trials (Jan 2026) as is the 4th just started

3rd unit should join by end of 2026
and 4th unit in 2027 probably Q3 or Q4