According to information published by Defense Studies on February 9, 2023, the fifth Sampari class Fast Attack Craft KRI Kapak successfully carried out a series of live fire tests.
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Sampari class Fast Attack Craft KRI Kapak. (Picture source: PT Pal)
The Sampari-class fast attack craft is a class of vessels developed and built in Indonesia for the Indonesian Navy. These ships are designed for various roles, including coastal patrol, surveillance, and interdiction operations.
These vessels are 60.3 meters in length, 8.1 meters in beam, and have a displacement of 460 tons. They are equipped with two 3600KW MTU 20V 4000M73L engines that allow the ships to reach a maximum speed of 28 knots. The Sampari-class fast attack craft has a range of 2,400 nautical miles and an endurance of 8 days, and can accommodate a crew of 43.
The first two vessels in the class (Hull 628 & 629) are equipped with Chinese-made SR-47 search radar and TR-47 fire control radar, while the later versions are equipped with Danish Terma-made SCANTER 4603 X-Band radar and C-Fire electro-optical fire control system.
The armament of the Sampari-class fast attack craft includes a 57mm naval mount, two 20mm autocannons, a close-in weapon system, and anti-ship missiles.
The specific armament may vary between individual ships in the class, with some ships having a Bofors 57mm Mk.3 naval mount and others having a 57mm AU-220M Naval Mount.
