Vietnam Receives 2nd Gepard Frigates

After more than two months journey from Gorky Zelenodolsk shipyards, missile corvettes HQND Gepard 2 of Vietnam was coming on the end of the month 7 / 2011.

Expected, the new Gepard warship named HQ-012 Ngo Quyen. (all photos : BaodatViet)

The work of towing the ship from the ship dock Gepard Edietransporter first two took place successfully,


under the supervision of the Vietnam Navy officers and representatives of the shipyard Gorky Zelenodolsk.

Gepard 2 Transport Ship Dock.

Gepard missile corvette No. 2 was built with weapons configuration similar to a Gepard ships with several improvements and upgrades.

Gepard no. 1 and no. 2.

Gepard missile corvettes 3.9 has improved performance for seaworthiness longer, high maneuverability, agility in handling the situation and range.

According to the manufacturer, the interior of the vessel has been modified to increase crew comfort. In particular, according to experts from the shipyard, the Gepard No. 2 is much improved than before, more convenient in maintenance and operation.

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