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Clurit-class fast attack craft

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KRI Clurit
Class overview
Builders
Operators Indonesian Navy
Preceded byMandau class
Succeeded bySampari class
CostRp 75 billion / ~ USD 5 million in 2018 (per ship)
Planned8
Completed8
Active8
General characteristics
Class and typeMissile boat
Displacement250 tons
Length44 m (144 ft 4 in)
Beam8 m (26 ft 3 in)
Propulsion3 × MAN V12 total power 1.800hp
Speed30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)[1]
Complement35[1]
Sensors and
processing systems
  • H/ZKT-series Combat Management System (641,642)
  • TR-47C Tracking Radar (641,642)
  • SR-47AG Searching Radar (641,642)
  • EID ICCS internal communications systems [2]
Armament

The Clurit class are a class of domestically designed and built fast attack craft operated by the Indonesian Navy. Vessels of this class are named after indigenous weapons and swords used in Indonesia.

History

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The Clurit class was built by PT Palindo Marine Shipyard, Tanjunguncang, Batam. The Clurit is named after a curved blade weapon native to the Madurese people of East Java.

Another ship with the same specifications was commissioned by the Indonesian Navy in February 2012, named KRI Kujang 642.[3] Two more had been commissioned by the end of 2013, with a total of nine planned by the end of 2014.[1] Three of the new vessels are being constructed by PT Palindo Marine Shipyard, with nearby PT Citra Shipyard working on the fourth.[1]

Design

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The Clurit prioritizes the element of surprise, rapid strike, destroying multiple targets at once and avoidance. She has a crew of 35.[1]

The first four of the class were originally armed with just a Denel (Vektor) 20mm cannon and two 12.7 mm machine guns.[1] In May 2014 the Clurit and Kujang were fitted with a Chinese made six-barrelled NG-18 30mm CIWS and two of the new C-705 SSM, although Jane's states that they can each carry four such missiles.[1] Indonesia hopes to licence-build the C-705, which is a derivative of the Chinese C-704 anti-shipping missile with a turbojet to extend the range to 120 kilometres (65 nmi).[4] Although the first C-705 have been fitted, it is not clear when they will become operational.[1]

Ships of class

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Number Pennant Number Name Builder Launched Commissioned Remarks
1 641 Clurit PT Palindo, Batam, Indonesia 25-Apr-2011[5] Clurit or sickle, a curved bladed weapon found commonly in Madura.[6]
2 642 Kujang PT Palindo, Batam, Indonesia 16-Feb-2012[7] Kujang, a bladed weapon native to the Sundanese people of Western Java.
3 643 Beladau PT Palindo, Batam, Indonesia 25-Jan-2013[8] Beladau or dagger, a common weapon found in the Sumatra region.
4 644 Alamang PT Palindo, Batam, Indonesia 20-Dec-2013[9] Alamang, a sword or cutlass used by the Bugis and Makassarese people in the Sulawesi region.
5 645 Surik PT Citra, Batam, Indonesia 27-Sep-2014[10] Surik, a traditional sword from Timor.
6 646 Siwar PT Citra, Batam, Indonesia 27-Sep-2014[10] Siwar, a traditional knife.
7 647 Parang PT Citra, Batam, Indonesia 27-Sep-2014[10] Parang, a long knife typically used as a machete.
8 648 Terapang PT Citra, Batam, Indonesia 27-Sep-2014[10] Terapang, a kris made of precious metals such as gold or silver.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Rahmat, Ridzwan (20 July 2014). "Indonesian shipbuilders begin building KCR-40-class missile craft". IHS Jane's Navy International. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014.
  2. ^ "EID - Naval Communications". Archived from the original on 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
  3. ^ "Navy launches second locally made guided-missile boat". The Jakarta Post. 2012-02-17. Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
  4. ^ Aritonang, Margareth S.; Santosa, Novan Iman (27 July 2012). "China, RI begin missile talks". Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Defense minister launches Indonesian-made warship". Antara News. Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  6. ^ "Clurit, a weapon from Madura, Indonesia - Bubblews". Archived from the original on 2014-09-28. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
  7. ^ "Navy launches second locally made guided-missile boat". Jakarta Post. Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  8. ^ "Third locally made missile ship delivered". Jakarta Post. Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  9. ^ Fadli. "Minister lauds planned export of warships". Jakarta Post. Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  10. ^ a b c d Ade Marboen, ed. (27 Sep 2014). "Lima kapal perang buatan Indonesia diresmikan" [Five warships made in Indonesia inaugurated]. Antara News (in Indonesian). Indonesia. Archived from the original on 28 September 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
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