Bristol-class interceptor craft
| History | |
|---|---|
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement | 5.5 tonnes[1] |
| Length | 9.5 meters (31 feet) |
| Beam | 3.3 meters (11 feet) |
| Draught | 0.75 meters (2.5 feet) |
| Propulsion | 2 diesel engine, 500 hp (370 kW) |
| Speed | 35 knots |
| Range | 75 nautical miles at 25 knots |
| Complement | 2 |
| Armament | 1×7.62 mm machine gun |
The Bristol class of interceptor craft are a series of watercraft built by Bristol Boats, a division of Chika Pvt. Ltd Aroor, for the Indian Coast Guard. These boats are intended for carrying out patrol duties in shallow water areas near the coastline.[2] The contract was signed on 22 March 2004 for acquisition of eight Interceptor Boats by the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 3.74 crores.[2] The first craft became operational on 1 December 2004.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Jane's fighting ships 2010-2011
- 1 2 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
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