Sukanya Class Indian Offshore Patrol Vessel
Sukanya Class
Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Sukanya Class Indian Offshore Patrol Vessel
Designation
Sukanya Class
Alternate Designation
Sukanya Class
Equipment Type
Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV)
Manufacturer
Korea Tacoma
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
The Sukanya Class Indian Offshore Patrol Vessel are large, offshore patrol craft in active service with the Indian Navy. Three lead ships were built by Korea Tacoma, now part of Hanjin Group. Vessels of the Sukanya class are named after notable women from Indian epics.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
161
Beam
11.50 m
Draft
4.40 m
Variants
Sukanya
Commissioned: 1989
Status: Active
Subhadra
Commissioned: 1990
Status: Active
Suvarna
Commissioned: 1991
Status: Active
Savitri
Commissioned: 1990
Status: Active
Sharda
Commissioned: 1991
Status: Active
Sujata
Commissioned: 1993
Status: Active
Sayura (Sri Lanka Navy)
Commissioned: 1991
Status: Active; sold to Sri Lanka Navy in 2000.
System
Alternative Designation
Sukanya Class
Type
Offshore Patrol Vessel
Builder
Korea Tacoma and Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Crew
Enlisted: 161; Officers: 17
Dimensions
Length
101.1 m
Height
INA
Beam
11.5 m
Draft
4.4 m
Displacement, Full Load
1,890 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 x SEMT-Pielstick 16PA6V-280
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
12,800 hp
Maximum Range
5,800 n miles (10,741.6 km) (6,674.5 miles) at 15 kt (27.8 km/h) (17.3 mph)
Maximum Speed
24 kt (44.4 km/h) (27.6 mph)
Main Weapon Systems
Gun System
Guns
2 x 25 mm (1 twin). 4 x 14.5 mm (2 twin). 4 x 12.7 mm MGs.
Radar Systems
Surface Search Radar
1 x Racal Decca 2459; I-band.
Navigation Radar
1 x BEL 1245; I-band.
Protection
Hull
INA
Physical Countermeasures
INA
Electronic Countermeasures
INA
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
101.1 m
Width
11.5 m
Height
—
Weight
1890000 kg
Operators (2)
India
Sri Lanka
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