The Bangaram-class fast attack crafts[1] of the Indian Navy are designed for interdiction against fast moving surface vessels and for search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone.[2] They are named after Bangaram in Lakshadweep and forms a part of the Naval Component of the Andaman and Nicobar Command.[1]
The vessels are designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.[2] The ships of the class have an air-conditioning system supplied by ABB, switchboards from GEPC, diesel generator sets from Cummins India, living spaces designed by Godrej Group as well as a built-in RO (Reverse Osmosis) plant. The electronic equipment on board including satellite communication and global positioning systems is from Bharat Electronics Limited, ECIL and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.[3]
Ships of the class
| Name | Pennant | Launched | Commissioned | Status | Homeport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Template:INS | T65 | 11 December 2004 | 10 February 2006 | Active | Sri Vijaya Puram |
| Template:INS | T66 | 14 December 2004 | 28 March 2006 | Active | |
| Template:INS | T67 | 28 June 2005 | 31 July 2006 | Active | |
| Template:INS | T68 | 6 August 2005 | 12 September 2006[2] | Active | |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Template:Cite press release
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Template:Cite tweet
- ↑ Bangaram Class. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
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