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Kyan Sittha class frigate

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Builders
  
Myanmar Naval Dockyard

Preceded by
  
UMS Aung Zeya

In commission
  
31 March 2014

Operators
  
Myanmar Navy

Built
  
2012

Planned
  
5

Kyan Sittha class frigate is a class of frigates operated by the Myanmar Navy. The UMS Kyansittha (F-12) is the first Myanmar Navy frigate that has reduced radar cross section features on its design. The ship incorporates various electronic suite and weaponry system from India, China and Russia. The lead ship of the class is named for Kyansittha, king of Pagan Dynasty of Myanmar (Burma).

The first frigate (F-12) was commissioned on 31 March 2014, two days after the launch of the second frigate UMS Sinphyushin (F14), which was after Sinphyushin, king of Konbaung Dynasty of Myanmar.

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Kyan Sittha-class frigate Wikipedia