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.
 KRI Clurit
| |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | |
| Operators |  Indonesian Navy |
| Preceded by | Mandau class |
| Succeeded by | Sampari class |
| Cost | Rp 75 billion / ~ USD 5 million in 2018 (per ship) |
| Planned | 8 |
| Completed | 8 |
| Active | 8 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Missile boat |
| Displacement | 250 tons |
| Length | 44 m (144 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 8 m (26 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion | 3 × MAN V12 total power 1.800hp |
| Speed | 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)[1] |
| Complement | 35[1] |
| Sensors and processing systems |
|
| Armament |
|
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
| 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 edit
- Celurit or Clurit
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "EID - Naval Communications". Archived from the original on 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Defense minister launches Indonesian-made warship". Antara News. Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- ^ "Clurit, a weapon from Madura, Indonesia - Bubblews". Archived from the original on 2014-09-28. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ^ "Navy launches second locally made guided-missile boat". Jakarta Post. Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- ^ "Third locally made missile ship delivered". Jakarta Post. Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- ^ Fadli. "Minister lauds planned export of warships". Jakarta Post. Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- ^ 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.