Welcome to RAHMAT FRIGATE, previously known as KD RAHMAT, she was long serving naval frigate in the Royal Malaysia Navy. although she has retired from active naval duties, RAHMAT FRIGATE remains serving as a life sized historical monument. Visitors are able to view and view experience the living and operational condition for a seagoing naval personnel.
KD RAHMAT was designed as a general purpose frigate. Ordered in 1966, she was launched on the 18 December 1967 by Puan Norhimah Jamil (wife of the the Malaysian High Commisissioner in the United Kingdom, Tan Sri Abdul Jamil Rais)
KD RAHMAT was the first Frigate designed to the requirements of the Royal Malaysian Navy. The result was a vessel that was so good, further derivatives of it were also commissioned for the Thailand Navy. KD RAHMAT was also the first ship in the region to be fitted with surface to air missile system.
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