1ST SQUADRON FAST ATTACK CRAFT (MISSILE)
LUMUT, PERAK
8.9.1986 - 23.3.1987
The KD Ganyang (pennant number 3504) is a Fast Attack Craft (Missile) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).
It belongs to the Perdana-class (also known as the La Combattante II design). It is the fourth ship in its class, following KD Perdana, KD Serang, and KD Ganas.
I served at KD Ganyang from 8 September 1986 until 29 March 1987. The Commanding Officer at that time was Lt Kdr Mohd Yusof bin Sabudin TLDM N/401184.
Here are the key details about the ship, which was in service in 1987:
General Information
- Type: Fast Attack Craft (Missile).
- Class: Perdana-class.
- Builder: Constructions Mechanique de Normandie (CMN), Cherbourg, France, built around 1970.
- Commission Date: March 20, 1973.
- The first Commanding Officer was Lt.Cdr Aminuddin bin Abdullah TLDM N/400153.
- Squadron: It was initially placed in the 1st Fast Attack Craft (Missile) Squadron (Skuadron Kapal Pembinasa Laju (Misil) Pertama).
Specifications
- Pennant Number: 3504.
- Displacement: 234 tons standard, 265 tons full load.
- Length: 47 meters.
- Beam (Width): 7 meters.
- Crew: 30 people.
- Endurance: Capable of operating for 7 days.
- Speed: Up to 36 knots (about 67 km/h).
Armament (in the 1970s-80s era)
The Perdana-class ships were designed for anti-surface warfare and were typically armed with:
1.Anti-Ship Missiles: Four Exocet MM38 missiles.
2.Guns:
- Originally armed with Exocet MM38 Missile
- One Bofors 57 mm gun (main gun).
- One Bofors 40 mm gun (secondary gun).
The KD Ganyang was commanded by Lt Kdr Mohd Yusof bin Sabudin TLDM N/401184 from June 14, 1986, to January 1, 1988.
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