OVERVIEW: The Keris-class LMS is a two-shaft, diesel-powered large patrol vessel.

DETAILS:  The Keris-class Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) is intended for patrol, anti-terrorism, rescue and fishery activities in the coastal/littoral environment.

Armament is 1x 30mm H/PJ-17 gun remote control and 2x 12.7mm Browning M2HB MG's.

Small boat facilities are two 10-pax stern-launched  boats.

The Keris class can carry up to 3 standard ISO containers for mission modules including mine warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance and survey duties. 

Sensors include a  SR-47AG search radar, HEOS-100 and HEOS-300 FC radar. 2 navigation radars.  A Chinese ESM and EO system also fitted. 

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 780 tons (standard)
Speed: 23 kts (max)
Engineering: 2 MTU-4000, two shaft
Range: 2000 nm @ 15 kts
Endurance: 15 days
Complement: 45 pax

NOTES: IOC: 2020.  Chinese design. Units in class: KERIS (111); SUNDANG (112); TBD (113); TBD (114)


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