PNS/M ''Hashmat'' (S-135) is the
lead ship
The lead ship, name ship, or class leader is the first of a series or class of ships all constructed according to the same general design. The term is applicable to naval ships and large civilian vessels.
Large ships are very complex and may ...
of
diesel-electric submarine
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based on the
French
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* Something of, from, or related to France
** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents
** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...
''Agosta''-70-class design.
History
Construction and deployment
She was initially named SAS ''Astrant'' for the
South African Navy
The South African Navy (SA Navy) is the naval warfare branch of the South African National Defence Force.
The Navy is primarily engaged in maintaining a conventional military deterrent, participating in counter-piracy operations, fishery prot ...
and
laid down
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on 15 September 1976, and
launched on 14 December 1977 at
Nantes
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in
France
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.
See also
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List of ships of Pakistan Navy
List of active Pakistan Navy ships is a list of ships, submarines, and other watercraft currently in service with the Pakistan Navy.
Submarine fleet Conventional-powered attack submarines
Midget submarines
Surface fleet
Frigates
Corvette ...
References
Bibliography
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Agosta-class submarines of the South African Navy
Hashmat-class submarines
Ships built in France
1977 ships
Submarines of Pakistan
Ships built by Chantiers Dubigeon