BPS-500
Corvetteconfirmed
BPS-500 is a class of guided-missile corvette of the Vietnam People's Navy, built in Vietnam based on a Russian design. The first vessel, Ship 381, was laid down in 1998 with weapons and equipment imported from Russia and remained the sole ship of the class until 2025. In 2025, Vietnam commenced construction of the second vessel, designated A2, featuring entirely domestic electronics and weaponry systems.
Specifications
| Type | Corvette |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Manufacturer | Ba Son Shipyard |
| Introduced | 2001 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 62 m |
| Speed | 32 kn |
| Range | 2,200 nmi |
| Crew | 28 |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 | confirmed |
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