{"id":361963,"date":"2026-05-01T17:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=361963"},"modified":"2026-05-01T17:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:59:04","slug":"pakistans-first-hangor-class-submarine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/pakistans-first-hangor-class-submarine\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2019s First Hangor-class Submarine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>News<\/strong>: Pakistan has inducted its first Hangor-class submarine into the navy, marking a major step in its maritime capability upgrade program.<\/p>\n<h2>About Pakistan\u2019s First Hangor-class Submarine<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_361972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-361972\" style=\"width: 349px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-361972\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-Pak-Observor.jpg?resize=349%2C243&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pakistan\u2019s First Hangor-class Submarine\" width=\"349\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-Pak-Observor.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-Pak-Observor.jpg?resize=1024%2C715&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-Pak-Observor.jpg?resize=768%2C536&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Source-Pak-Observor.jpg?w=1249&amp;ssl=1 1249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-361972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source &#8211; Pak Observer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>Pakistan\u2019s first advanced submarine<\/strong> inducted under an agreement with <strong>China<\/strong> to modernize naval capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designed by:<\/strong> The submarine is <strong>based on China\u2019s Type 039A design.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Built under a contract<\/strong>: It is built under an <strong>agreement between Pakistan and China for acquiring eight Hangor-class submarines<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Naming<\/strong>: The name \u201c<strong>Hangor<\/strong>\u201d refers to <strong>a submarine that sank INS Khukri during the 1971 conflict.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Speed and Mobility:<\/strong> It can achieve a speed of <strong>about 20 knots<\/strong>, which allows effective movement in operational areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Displacement and Size:<\/strong> It has an estimated <strong>surfaced displacement of about 2,800 tons and a length of around 76 meters.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Crew Capacity:<\/strong> It carries a crew of <strong>around 36 personnel<\/strong>, ensuring operational efficiency during missions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Armament capability:<\/strong> It carries <strong>six 533 mm torpedo tubes<\/strong> capable of deploying torpedoes and <strong>anti-ship cruise missiles<\/strong> for multi-role missions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced propulsion system:<\/strong> It uses <strong>diesel-electric propulsion integrated with air-independent propulsion (AIP)<\/strong> to extend underwater endurance beyond conventional limits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Sensors:<\/strong> It has <strong>advanced sensors<\/strong> that improve detection and surveillance capability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational Role:<\/strong> It is designed to <strong>secure vital sea lanes<\/strong> and protect maritime interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: Pakistan has inducted its first Hangor-class submarine into the navy, marking a major step in its maritime capability upgrade program. About Pakistan\u2019s First Hangor-class Submarine It is Pakistan\u2019s first advanced submarine inducted under an agreement with China to modernize naval capabilities. Designed by: The submarine is based on China\u2019s Type 039A design. 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