Kyan Sittha-class frigate

The Kyan Sittha-class frigate (or Kyansitta or Kyan-Sit-Thar class) is a class of guided missile stealth frigates operated by the Myanmar Navy. UMS Kyansitta (F12) 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 after Kyansittha, king of Pagan Dynasty of Myanmar (Burma).

The first frigate (F12) was commissioned on 31 March 2014, two days after the launch of the second frigate UMS Sinphyushin (F14), which was named after Sinphyushin, king of Konbaung Dynasty of Myanmar.

Ships of the class PhotoNamePennant BuilderLaunchedCommissionedHomeport Kyan Sitta F12 Myanmar Naval Dockyard 22 October 2012 31 March 2014 Yangon Sin Phyu Shin F14 29 March 2014 24 December 2015 Yangon

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