AI OVERVIEW: KD PENDEKAR (1984-85)

KD PENDEKAR (P3513)

2nd Squadron Fast Attack Craft (Missile)

MSE Pasir Gudang, Johor

25.11.1984 - 5.1.1985

The image you provided is of the KD Pendekar, a vessel that was a Handalan-class fast attack craft (missile) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).

Here is some key information about the ship, particularly relating to the time period you mentioned:

• Class and Type: Handalan-class fast attack craft (missile).
• Pennant Number: 3513.
• Built: By Karlskrona Varvet Shipyard in Sweden.
• Commissioned: July 27, 1979, making it a relatively new ship in 1985.
• Armament (Original): It was notably armed with Exocet MM38 anti-ship missiles, a Bofors 57mm main gun, and a Bofors 40mm secondary gun.

In 1985, KD Pendekar would have been an active and relatively modern part of the RMN's Fast Attack Craft Squadron, carrying its full missile armament.

Recent Event Note

While it was operational for many years after 1985, the KD Pendekar unfortunately sank on August 25, 2024, off the coast of Johor. The sinking was due to a collision with an underwater object (Stork Reef) following a navigational error, exacerbated by the vessel's advanced age (45 years old at the time). All 39 crew members were rescued. However, one navy diver, Arman San Hermansa died during the subsequent salvage operation due to a safety line entanglement in challenging conditions.

It was formally decommissioned in June 2025.

Is there anything specific you would like to know about the KD Pendekar, such as its operations in 1985 or its specifications?

5/12/2025 : 8.18 P.M