KRI Brawijaya & Prabu Siliwangi, Kapal Perang Baru Indonesia Terbesar

Summary

Indonesia is set to strengthen its naval fleet with two advanced warships, KRI Brawijaya and KRI Prabu Siliwangi. These ships, former Italian Navy vessels, are equipped with a combined diesel and gas turbine engine system, making them fast and efficient. With a full displacement of 6,270 tons, they will be the largest warships in Indonesia’s fleet. The ships feature modern sensors, radar systems, and a variety of armaments. Expected to arrive in 2025, these vessels will play a critical role in enhancing Indonesia's maritime defense capabilities.

Takeaways

• 😀 Indonesia's new warships, KRI Brawijaya and KRI Prabu Siliwangi, are the largest in the country's fleet.
• 😀 These ships are repurposed from the Italian Navy, previously known as Marcantonio Colonna and Rogerio di Lauria.
• 😀 The ships were purchased for €1.18 billion (approximately 20 trillion rupiah), funded by BNP Paribas.
• 😀 The KRI Brawijaya and KRI Prabu Siliwangi will be delivered to Indonesia in 2025 after crew training.
• 😀 These ships are powered by a Combined Diesel and Gas (CODAG) propulsion system, offering speeds up to 32 knots (59 km/h).
• 😀 With a full displacement of 6,270 tons, the ships are 143 meters long and 16 meters wide, making them significantly larger than other Indonesian ships.
• 😀 The ships are equipped with advanced radar systems, including AESA radar, infrared sensors, and sonar for various operational needs.
• 😀 Armament includes 127mm and 76mm Otomelara cannons, 25mm close-defense cannons, and a vertical launch system (VLS) for missiles.
• 😀 The ships can carry helicopters, with space for up to two AS565 Panther helicopters, though the helicopters were not included in the purchase.
• 😀 The crew size for these ships ranges from 90 to 120 personnel, with the maximum capacity of 203 personnel for special missions like transporting marines.

Q & A

What are the names of the two new warships added to the Indonesian Navy?

The two new warships are named KRI Brawijaya and KRI Prabu Siliwangi.

What distinguishes these ships in terms of size within the Indonesian Navy?

These ships are the largest warships currently in the Indonesian Navy, with the KRI Brawijaya and KRI Prabu Siliwangi measuring 143 meters in length.

Why were the names Brawijaya and Prabu Siliwangi chosen for these new ships?

These names were chosen to revive a class of ships previously named after royal figures from Indonesia's pre-colonial era.

Where were these warships purchased from, and what was their previous service history?

The warships were purchased from Italy and were previously part of the Italian Navy, where they were known as Marcantonio Colonna and Rogerio di Lauria.

What propulsion system is used by the KRI Brawijaya and KRI Prabu Siliwangi?

The ships use a CODAG (Combined Diesel and Gas) propulsion system, consisting of one gas turbine engine and two diesel engines.

What is the maximum speed of these warships when using all engines?

When using the full CODAG system, the ships can reach a maximum speed of 32 knots (about 59 km/h).

What sensors and radars are equipped on these ships?

The ships are equipped with AESA radar, air and surface surveillance radar, navigation radar, fire control radar, IRST, IFF devices, and various electronic warfare systems such as RECM and RESM.

How many crew members are needed for the operation of these ships?

The number of crew members depends on the variant: 90 for the light variant and 120 for the full variant. In special cases, the ship can accommodate up to 203 personnel.

What kind of armament do these ships have?

The ships are armed with a 127mm cannon, a 76mm Otomelara cannon, 2 25mm cannons for close defense, and a vertical launch system (VLS) for missiles.

Will the ships be delivered with missiles included in the package?

No, the purchase contract does not include missiles, and it remains unclear what types of missiles will be installed for Indonesian service.