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Bangaram-class fast attack craft

Patrol Boatconfirmed

Bangaram-class fast attack craft

The Bangaram-class fast attack crafts 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. They are named after Bangaram in Lakshadweep and forms a part of the Naval Component of the Andaman and Nicobar Command. The vessels are designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. 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.

Specifications

TypePatrol Boat
ManufacturerGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Introduced2006
StatusIn service
Length46 m
Speed30 kn
Crew33
Displacement260 t
Main armament1 × CRN-91 (2A42 Medak) 30mm gun

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India—confirmed

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