Handalan-class missile boat

The Handalan class are domestically modified Spica-M fast attack craft, a heavier variant of the Norrköping class. Built by Kalskrona Varvet and ordered in 1976, this class replaced the Perkasa-class squadron on a 1:1 basis, including name transfer.

A Norrköping-class missile boat which is the Handalan class is based on
Class overview
NameHandalan class
BuildersKalskrona Varvet
Operators Royal Malaysian Navy
In commission1978–present
Completed4
Active4
General characteristics
TypeFast attack craft
Displacement240 tons standard, 268 tons full load
Length43.6 m (143 ft)
Beam7.1 m (23 ft)
Draught2.4 m (8 ft)
Installed power3x MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesels delivering 10,865 hp (8,102 kW)
Propulsion3 shafts
Speed34.5 knots (63.9 km/h; 39.7 mph)
Range2,977 nmi (5,513 km; 3,426 mi) at 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)
Complement40
Sensors and
processing systems		Philips 9GR600, Decca 1226 radars, 9LV 212 radar used with 9LV 228 Mk2 fire control system, Optronic AA fire control system,
Electronic warfare
& decoys
  • Thales DR3000S ESM
  • ECM MEL Susie-1 with warning elements
Armament
NotesThe missile might be removed due to being obsolete[1]

Development
Exocet MM38 missiles

The Handalans are equipped with longer-range diesel engines and an additional weapons fit with launchers for Exocet MM38 missiles and a secondary Bofors 40 mm gun. The installation of additional weaponry from the main Bofors 57 mm gun forced the bridge to be pushed forward to accept the missile launchers and additional rear gun. With a data-link communications system, the class allows the exchange of information through computers with similar equipment, both other ships and shore-based stations. They also have elaborate countermeasures with a Thales DR3000S, electronic tracking equipment and weapon control systems. In all, the Handalans are more capable and better armed than the larger Perdana-class missile boat of the Royal Malaysian Navy.[2] In late 2020 Royal Malaysian Navy confirmed that this class of ship will be upgrade to lengthening service period of older ships.[3][4]

Ships of the class
Pennant
number		 Name Commission Year
3511KD Handalan1978
3512KD Perkasa1978
3513KD Pendekar1979
3514KD Gempita1979

Bibliography

References
  1. "Malaysian Defence - Mini CMS For FAC Fleet".
  2. "KD HANDALAN (3511)". Royal Malaysian Navy. 18 November 2013. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  3. "Old is Gold - Malaysian Defence".
  4. "Malaysia seeks new combat systems for fleet of 40-year-old attack craft".
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