The Reliance-class fast patrol vessels are a series of fourteen fast patrol vessels being built by Reliance Defence and Engineering, Pipavav, Gujarat for the Indian Coast Guard. The ships of this class have a medium surface range and are capable of operations in maritime zones of India.[1][2]
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Reliance class |
| Builders | Reliance Defence and Engineering |
| Operators | Indian Coast Guard |
| Preceded by | Aadesh class |
| Planned | 14 |
| Building | 1 |
| Active | 0 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Fast patrol vessel |
| Speed | 33 kn (61 km/h) |
| Armament |
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Description edit
In January 2017, Reliance Defence and Engineering won the contract to build fourteen ships for $137.68 million.[3] The ships in this class are water jet propelled and have a speed of 33 knots. They are also equipped with a 30 mm CRN 91 Naval Gun and two 12.7 mm guns.[2][4]
Ships of the class edit
| Name | Pennant Number | Keel laid | Date of Launch | Date of commission | Homeport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2017[5] | January 2022 (expected)[5] | ||||
References edit
- ^ IANS (30 January 2017). "Reliance Defence bags Rs 916 crore contract from Indian Coast Guard". Business Standard India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ a b IANS (25 August 2017). "Reliance Defence starts manufacturing of 14 patrol vessels for Indian coast guard". TimesNow. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ Sanjai, P.R. (31 October 2013). "Pipavav Defence secures order for building 14 coast guard vessels". livemint.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ "Reliance Defence starts steel cutting on 14 fast patrol vessels". Canindia News. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Reliance Defence Undertakes Steel Cutting Of 14 Fast Patrol Vessel And Keel Laying Of Training Ship (CG 020) For The Indian Coast Guard". Defenceaviationpost. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.