Bangaram-class patrol vessel

The Bangaram-class patrol vessels 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.

INS Baratang (T68) during Milan 2018
Class overview
NameBangaram class
BuildersGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Operators Indian Navy
Preceded byTrinkat class
Succeeded byCar Nicobar class
Built2004-2006
In commission2006-present
Planned4
Completed4
Cancelled0
Active4
General characteristics
TypePatrol vessels
Displacement260 tons (full load)[1]
Length46 m (151 ft)
Beam7.5 m (25 ft)
Propulsion2 × MTU 4000 M90 engines (7492hp)
Speed30 knots (56 km/h)
Complement33
Armament1 × CRN-91 (2A42 Medak) 30mm gun

The vessels are designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The diesel generators on board are supplied by Cummins India. The electronic equipment on board is from Bharat Electronics Limited, ECIL and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Ships of the class

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INS Bangaram (T65) at the time of launching.
Name Pennant Launched Commissioned Status Homeport
  Indian Navy
Bangaram T65 11 December 2004 10 February 2006 Active Port Blair
Bitra T66 14 December 2004 28 March 2006 Active
Batti Malv T67 28 June 2005 31 July 2006 Active
Baratang T68 6 August 2005 12 September 2006 Active

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bangaram class". Bharat-Rakshak.com. Retrieved 30 September 2014.