The Pakistan Navy showcases the Azmat-class FAC PNS Himmat at the occasion of DIMDEX 2022, being held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on 21–23 March 2022.
Azmat-class FAC PNS Himmat, Qatar (Picture source: Navy Recognition)
The Azmat-class fast attack craft (Azmat FAC(M)) is a class of missile-bearing fast attack craft, currently in service with the Pakistan Navy as of 2017. The Azmat class is based on the Chinese design, Houjian class, with slightly different modifications for the need of the Pakistani military.
The Azmat-class FAC is not equipped with a long-range radar for surface target detection, tracking and mid-course guidance but is armed with eight C-802A anti-ship cruise missiles, carried in two quadruple missile containers.
She has a crew of 12 to 14 sailors which is less than half that of similar FAC(M). Each FAC(M) will cost of around $50 million each.
The Type 037II missile boat (Houjian class) is a missile-equipped corvette built by Huangpu Shipyard of Guangzhou for the People's Liberation Army Navy.
