Jerung-class gunboat


The Jerung-class gunboat is a class of gunboats in service with the Royal Malaysian Navy. This class is based on the same design as the in service with Argentine Navy, the Lurssen FPB/TNC-45 fast attack craft and are built by Hong-Leong Lurssen Shipyards. The Jerong class is equipped only with 57 mm and 40 mm guns for close-in combat and fire support, unlike other fast attack crafts in Malaysian service which are armed with anti-ship missiles. Peacetime duties include patrol of the exclusive economic zone, interception of illegal immigrants and anti-piracy operations. They are too small and under-armed for use in conventional warfare or in open waters.

Service history

KD Todak together with and KD Perak took part in the naval blockade in 2013 Lahad Datu standoff.

Ships of the class

Pennant
number
NameCommission Year
3505KD Jerung1976
3506KD Todak1976
3507KD Paus1976
3508KD Yu1976
3509KD Baung1977
3510KD Pari1977