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Sandhayak

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Sandhayak

The Sandhayak-class are large hydrographic survey ships built for the Indian Navy, designed for coastal and deep-sea hydrographic survey, oceanographic and geophysical research. They are equipped with advanced survey systems and can also support limited helicopter operations.

Specifications

TypeDestroyer
OriginIndia
ManufacturerGarden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
Introduced1981
StatusIn service
Speed29.6 km/h
Range12,038 km
Crew150
Weight2,200 t

History

Developed in India in 1981, the Sandhayak played a crucial role in hydrographic surveys for the Indian Navy.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India1 hel landing platformconfirmed

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