Too happy to power the new ship Gepard 3.9 to Vietnam

Although it has the same shape as 2 units 011 and 012, but the new ship Gepard 3.9 has been brought to Vietnam possessing superior features.

One of the big questions that surely many people think of now is whether the second Gepard 3.9 pair of Vietnam is different from the first pair?First of all, through the image of the train in Russia (in the picture of the 3rd Gepard 3.9 of Vietnam bearing the '486' version when testing in Russia), the new Gepard 3.9 ships have not much difference in appearance.(Image source: Shippotting).

The second pair of Gepard 3.9 ships (including the new one and another still in Russia) were started at the Zelenodosk factory on September 24, 2013, they were launched on April 27 and 26, respectively. 5/2016.This is the factory that has closed two previous 011 and 012 units.(Image source: Shippotting).

According to the announcement of Zelenodonsk factory, the second pair of Gepard 3.9 Project 11661E warships has a larger size than the 011 and 012 pairs, with a specific amount of 2,200 tons of full load water, 102.4m long and 14.4m wide.The size expansion compared to the two old ships may be to integrate reconnaissance and anti-submarine weapons.In addition, it is also possible that other minor changes are required to expand the size of the ship.(Image source: Shippotting).

In the photo, the pair of guards Gepard 3.9 011 and 012 have a water stretch of 2,100 tons, 102,14m long, 13,09m wide.(Image source: Sina).

Regarding the number of crews, while two old ships require more than 100 operators, two new ships will only need 84 people.This shows that improved Gepard 3.9 will be enhanced to allow automation to reduce the number of sailors even if the ship size is larger.(Image source: Sina).

In terms of firepower, Gepard 3.9 basically still uses the same weapon system as the old ones.That ensures the reception of ships and training of crews for easier use.In the picture, it is possible to identify the AK-176 turret and the pedestal module for fighting the cannon complex - Palma-SU air defense.(Image source: Sina).

In addition, these ships will still be equipped with anti-aircraft guns with rapid firing of 6-caliber AK-630 size of 30mm with a firing speed of 4,500-5,000 / min.Photo source: Sina

The types of radar radar and air-navigation surveillance are still common with pairs 011 and 012. (Image source: Sina).

The ship's anti-ship firepower is still a combination of cruise missiles against the Kh-35 Uran-E fleet with an estimated range of 130km.Theoretically, a Kh-35 shot could sink a 5,000-ton warship.(Image source: Shippotting).

The biggest difference of the two improved Gepard 3.9 vessels for Vietnam is that it will be equipped with a hydro sound navigation system (mounted on the hull) used to detect, track and locate submarines and systems. Weapons kill submarines.Even Zelenodolsk factory called 2 new Gepard ships for Vietnam as 'underground hunting warship', meaning that Gepard will possess strong anti-submarine capabilities.In the picture, the red mark marks the 'doubt' of the torpedo launcher installed there.(Image source: Shippotting).

In addition, the improved Gepard 3.9 will equip new propulsion systems that allow ships to reach speeds of up to 29 knots (higher than 28 knots / h two old Gepard vessels).(Image source: Sina).