INS Sumitra- The new NOPV and the Sukanya class Patrol Vessels details

INS SUMITRA

The fourth of the new Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) was ceremoniously launched on 06 Dec 2010 at the Goa Shipyard. The NOPV will help meet the increasing requirement of the Indian Navy for undertaking ocean surveillance and surface warfare operation in order to prevent infiltration and transgression of maritime sovereignty.

This Vessel will be deployed for monitoring sea lines of communication, defense of offshore oil installations and other important offshore national assets. Besides this, the Vessel can be deployed for escorting high value ships and fleet support operations. Sporting a flight deck, the vessel also supports operation of

helicopters.

The fourth of its class, NOPV Sumitra, is powered by twin diesel engines, each driving a controllable pitch propeller through a reduction gearbox. The Vessel is  fitted with state-of-the –art Navigation, Communication and Electronic Warfare  equipment. A 76 mm SRGM and two 30 mm Guns with associated fire control  system together with four chaff launchers form the main weaponry package of the vessel.

Sukanya Class Offshore Patrol Vessel Details...

SUKANYA CLASS (Sukanya, Subhadra, Suvarna, Savitri, Sharada, Sujata)
Displacement (Tonnes)
	Full load	1,890
Dimension	Length OA	101.1 M
	Beam	11.5 M
Speed (knots)	21
Complement	140 (15 Officers)