INS Gharial (L23)

INS Gharial is a Magar-class amphibious warfare vessel of the Indian Navy.[1]

INS Gharial demonstrating unloading of relief material through its bow door onto the ramp.
History
India
NameINS Gharial
NamesakeGharial
Builder
Commissioned14 February 1997
HomeportVishakhapatnam, Eastern Naval Command
IdentificationPennant number: L23
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeMagar-class amphibious warfare vessel
Displacement5665 tons (full load)[1]
Length120 m
Beam17.5 m
Draft4 m
RampsBow doors
Propulsion2 × 8560 hp sustained diesel engine
Speed15 knots
Range3000 miles @ 14 knots
Boats & landing
craft carried
4 LCVPs
Capacity15 Tanks, 8 APCs[2]
Troops500
Complement136 (incl 16 officers)
Sensors and
processing systems
1 BEL 1245 navigation radar
Electronic warfare
& decoys
BEL Ajanta as intercept
Armament
  • 4 × Bofors 40 mm/60 guns
  • 2 × 122 mm multiple-barrel rocket launchers
Aircraft carried1 Sea King
Aviation facilities2 helicopter platforms

References

  1. "Surface Ships of Indian Navy". Archived from the original on 19 June 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  2. "Magar Class - Bharat Rakshak :: Indian Navy".
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