NATIONAL DEFENSE – The Algerian Navy strengthens its naval arsenal. Today, Monday April 3, 2023, the first heavy corvette from the Serie Al Moutassadi arrived at theAdmiralty of Algiers. This al-Moutassadi-class corvette has hull number 940. Its official reception ceremony should take place in the next few days.
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Furthermore, this is the first copy of a batch of six (6) ships that the national navy has ordered. Some of these ships will be built in Algeria. Before docking at the port of Algiers on April 3, the heavy corvette Al-Moutassadi had, at the beginning of March, stopped in Malaysia.
The Al-Moutassadi class heavy corvette has arrived at the port of Algiers.
What are the advantages of the Al-Moutassadi corvettes?
According to the specialized site menadefense.net, Algeria has ordered six (6) Al-Moutassadi class ships. These were built on the basis of Type 056 corvettes with an extension of six (6) meters. In addition, they have more modern equipment.
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Thus, the Al-Moutassadi corvette includes a air defense system short-range HHQ-10 similar to the American RIM-116 RAM and capable of firing 24 missiles. In addition, the warship has the other assets following:
- One (1) 76.2mm H/PJ-26 cannon;
- Two (2) 30 mm cannons;
- C-802A anti-ship missiles;
- Anti-submarine rocket launchers;
- 324 mm torpedo launchers.
Defense equipment available to Al-Moutassadi corvettes (click to view full size).
This set of equipment is ordered via the Radar Smart-S of Thales or its Chinese copy, reveals the same source.
