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BANG RACHAN (631) class

Country of Origin: Thailand


 2 BANG RACHAN class MINEHUNTERS/MINESWEEPERS (MHC)
   (German Lurssen M-48 design)

 Name            Pendant      Commissioned      Status
 BANG RACHAN     631 (ex-2)   April 29, 1987    Active
 NHONGSARHAI     632 (ex-3)   Nov. 17, 1987     Active

These mine warfare ships were ordered from Germany on Aug. 31, 1984, and Aug. 5, 1985, respectively. An option for two more ships was not exercised. Thailand was the first country to order this design.

These vessels are known to...

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