INS Jalashwa Indian Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
INS Jalashwa
Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
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Basic Information
Name
INS Jalashwa Indian Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
Designation
INS Jalashwa
Alternate Designation
INS Jalashwa; (ex-Trenton)
Equipment Type
Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
Manufacturer
Lockheed SB & Construction Co
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The INS Jalashwa Indian Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD) Formerly USS Trenton, she, along with six Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopters were procured from the United States by India for a total of US$90 million in 2005. She was commissioned on 22 June 2007. INS Jalashwa is the only Indian naval ship to be acquired from the United States. She is based in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command.
Ground Specifications
Crew
329
Main Weapon
2 x AK-630M 30 mm/65
Max Speed
38.9 km/h
Range
14260.4 km
System
Alternative Designation
INS Jalashwa; (ex-Trenton)
Type
Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD)
Builder
Lockheed SB & Construction Co
Crew
329 Enlisted; 27 Officers
Cargo Capacity
930 x troops; 9 x LCM 6s or 4 x LCM 8s or 2 x LCAC or 20 x LVTs; 4 x LCPL/LCVP
Dimensions
Length
178.8 m
Height
INA
Beam
30.5 m
Draft
7.0 m
Displacement, Standard
9,277 tons
Displacement, Full Load
17,521 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 x Foster-Wheeler boilers, 600 psi (42.3 kg/cm2), 870°F (467°C); 2 De Laval turbines
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
24,000 hp
Maximum Range
14,260.4 km at 20 kt (37.0 km/h)
Maximum Speed
21 kt (38.9 km/h)
Main Weapon System
Note
2 x AK-630M 30 mm/65; 6 barrels per mounting; 5,000 rds/min combined to 4 km (2.2 n miles); weight of shell 0.39 kg. 4 x 12.7 mm remotely-controlled weapon stations.
Radar Systems
Air/Surface Search Radar
1 x BEL Revathi; E/F-band
Surface Search Radar
1 x NISL/Terma; I-band
Navigation Radar
2 x E/F-band. 1 I-band
Aircraft
Note
6 × UH-3 Sea King helicopters
Protection
Physical Countermeasures
Decoys: 6 Kavach decoy launchers. Mahindra/Ultra Expendable Decoy Launcher DLS; 2—10-barrelled fixed launchers; torpedo decoys.
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Image Sources
Note
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-us-carry-out-mega-wargame-in-indian-ocean/articleshow/111750555.cms?from=mdr; https://indianexpress.com/article/india/navy-to-charge-indian-nationals-it-evacuates-6399479/; https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/india-adopts-uk-electric-propulsion-tech-for-next-series-of-amphibs; https://www.reddit.com/r/WarshipPorn/comments/qg1n9d/indian_navy_amphibious_transport_dock_ins/?rdt=36968
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
I
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
178.8 m
Width
30.5 m
Height
—
Weight
17521000 kg
Operators (2)
United States
India
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