Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy reveals that Pakistan has accepted the Chinese-made CHD-620 engine. pointed out as an important knot, along with competence – safety

Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, said after visiting HTMS Chang's capability testing that Practice in supporting equipment For example, ships to drain troops, combat vehicles still have some problems. which the landing fleet will use to solve the problem to work efficiently But now the HTMS Chang is ready to perform a mission to help people, especially the establishment of a Level 2 hospital. ready to provide emergency medical treatment crisis at some level It can also transport equipment to help the victims. in a big disaster remote area Due to the high seas resistance, the ship is sea sate 9, able to withstand waves 14 meters high, which happened during Typhoon Gay. for arming Or the gun mount is just a self-defense system. Administration system division The reconnaissance system was only installed to fully enhance the ship's effectiveness in combat.

As for the submarine support mission, it must wait for clarity on procuring submarines from China first. After that, it will increase the capacity later.

When asked if there was an inquiry from Pakistan, which ordered a submarine from China, on the issue of engines whether they are ready to be replaced. the engine is Is CHD620 made in China? Admiral Choengchai said that the Royal Thai Navy has sent a group of senior military officers to China to see the production line of the engine model that the Chinese government has already used. China is the main and used on all Chinese warships. To be adapted to a submarine would require the installation of a few additional equipment.

“Engine production for Pakistan has started production. that means China has produced the engine if CH620 to Pakistan submarines The Chinese authorities also have to use this engine on Chinese submarines as well. In the future of submarine building, China has been producing submarines every year for use in the Chinese Navy, ”said Admiral Choengchai.

When asked if this part would be a key reason for the Navy's decision, Admiral Choengchai said it was an important reason to look at the efficiency of the engine. engine safety And finally, the tactical operational capability to be used on submarines. We have considered all three topics as inputs in deciding whether or not we will accept these engines for our submarines ordered from China. All of these issues are continuously presented to the Government through the Ministry of Defense, reporting to the Ministry of Defense information and progress in negotiations and decision-making in order to make the final decision.

When asked if it's a concern, the new government may not understand the operations of the Navy. The Navy Commander said the Navy had to summarize the information to clarify the new government's reasons for necessity. and what the Navy has always done in solving problems which is the decision-making power in the new government As for the support plan We have already put off the 2nd and 3rd submarine project. By raising the project of the second frigate to replace during the time when we had a problem with the submarine 1Concluded that we will continue domestically to support the shipbuilding industry. and technology transfer to shipbuilding in Thailand

Admiral Choengchai said that we are in the process of making a decision between moving forward or canceling the contract. And has not yet reached a conclusion, which is in negotiations with China, including compensation payments after the project is delayed. Whether it is providing a guarantee for the use of such engines or spare parts. equipment to compensate the Royal Thai Navy.”

“The schedule to be finalized is still at the end of June. that the Chinese authorities collect information for us in order to have a final inspection and present to the government Whether to change from the proposed or not depends on the cabinet to consider because it is the power of the cabinet. If canceled, the Chinese authorities will return the money to us or not. In this part, it is a matter of negotiation between the government and the government that must Talk to each other,” said the Navy Commander. .

Source: Thai News Agency