KD ''Jebat'' is a guided missile

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currently serving in the

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and one of the major naval assets for

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. ''Jebat'' serves in the 23rd Frigate Squadron of the

Development

The ship's class, built by

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(now

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) in

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, is based on the F2000 frigate design. ''Jebat'' was launched in May 1995 and commissioned in May 1999. ''Jebat'' carries the lower pennant number (FFG29) to signify the seniority of this ship, which accommodates the Admiral of the Royal Malaysian Navy. (

Hang Jebat Hang Jebat ( Jawi: هڠ جيبت) was the closest companion of the legendary Malaccan hero Hang Tuah. Regarded in Malaysia as one of the greatest silat exponents in history, he is well known for his vengeful rebellion against the Malacca Sulta ...

succeeded

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as ''

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'' (Admiral) of the

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, while

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was never made a ''Laksamana''.) The ship was a huge jump in capability compared to the frigates then operated by the Royal Malaysian Navy, KD ''Rahmat'' (F24) and KD ''Hang Tuah'' (F76) (ex-HMS ''Mermaid''). Nevertheless, the delivery and operational status of ''Jebat'' were delayed due to integration of combat systems problems. The purchase of this ship also involved a major Transfer of Technology (ToT) program as well as an offset program where some portion of the contract value would involve purchases and services contracted to Malaysian companies.

Characteristic

As for the weapon systems, ''Jebat'' equipped with one

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and two MSI DS30M 30 mm cannon. For the missiles, there was 16 Sea Wolf

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for air defence and 8 MM40 Exocet block 2

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for anti surface warfare. Two triple Eurotorp B515 with

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ASW torpedoes also installed for anti submarine warfare.

References

External links

Official Website of the Royal Malaysian Navy

Lekiu class, Malaysia
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