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The '''Bristol class of interceptor craft''' are a series of watercraft built by [[Bristol Boats]], a division of Chika Pvt. Ltd [[Aroor]], for the [[Indian Coast Guard]]. These boats are intended for carrying out patrol duties in shallow water areas near the coastline.<ref name=nic>{{cite web |url=http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-02-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617002602/http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf |archivedate=2012-06-17 }}</ref> The contract was signed on 22 March 2004 for acquisition of eight Interceptor Boats by the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 3.74 crores.<ref name=nic/> The first craft became operational on 1 December 2004.<ref name=jane>Jane's fighting ships 2010-2011</ref><br />
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==Specifications==<br />
*Displacement: 5.5 tonnes<ref name=jane /><br />
*Length: {{convert|9.5|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}}<br />
*Breath: {{convert|3.3|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}}<br />
*Draught: {{convert|0.75|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us}}<br />
*Power: 2 diesel engine, {{convert|500|hp|kW|abbr=on}}<br />
*Speed: 35 knots<br />
*Range: 75 nautical miles at 25 knots<br />
*Armament: 1*7.62&nbsp;mm machine gun<br />
*Crew: 2<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Swallow Craft Class Inshore Patrol Vessel|Swallow Craft Class]]<br />
* [[AMPL Class Interceptor Boat|AMPL Class]]<br />
* [[Griffon/Grse 8000 TD Class Hovercraft|Griffon/Grse Class]]<br />
* [[Mandovi Marine (12.5-Meter) Class Patrol Craft|Mandovi Marine Class]]<br />
* [[Timblo class Interceptor Craft|Timblo Class]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061215110443/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/09/stories/2005120906180700.htm ]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20121031231713/http://indiancoastguard.nic.in/Indiancoastguard/force/force.html Indian Coast Guard fleet]<br />
*[http://www.bris-boat.com Bristol Boats official website]<br />
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[[Category:Fast attack craft of the Indian Coast Guard]]<br />
[[Category:Patrol boat classes]]</div>Bot