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{{short description|Indian Navy amphibious warfare vessel}}
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| Ship EW = '''Decoy:''' Chaff launchers
| Ship armament = *2 × WM-18 rocket launchers
*4 × [[CRN 91 Naval Gun|CRN-91]] AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns, MANPAD's.
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'''''Shardul''-class landing ships''' are large [[amphibious warfare vessel]]s built at [[Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers]] for the [[Indian Navy]]. They are an evolution of the {{sclass|Magar|amphibious warfare vessel|0}} amphibious landing ships.
'''''Shardul''-class''' ({{Lit|[[Bengal Tiger|Tiger]]}}) landing ships are large [[amphibious warfare vessel]]s built by [[Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers]] for the [[Indian Navy]]. They are an evolution of the {{sclass|Magar|amphibious warfare vessel|0}} amphibious landing ships. Initially, the ship was classified as Landing Ship Tank (Large) or LST(L). The class has an indigenous content of over 90%.<ref name=":0" /> The ships also carry four [[LCVP (United Kingdom)|landing craft vehicle personnel]] (LCVP) on board, which can be used for the landing of troops.<ref name="Operation Samudra Setu">{{cite web |date=2020-05-06 |title=Operation Samudra Setu: Why the Indian Navy chose INS Jalashwa and INS Magar |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/05/06/operation-samudra-setu-why-the-indian-navy-chose-ins-jalashwa-and-ins-magar.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241206164147/https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/05/06/operation-samudra-setu-why-the-indian-navy-chose-ins-jalashwa-and-ins-magar.html |archive-date=2024-12-06 |access-date=2021-01-03 |website=[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]}}</ref>
 
==History==
The order for the vessels were placed in December 2001 while the contract was signed in early 2002.<ref name=":0" />


The class has an indigenous content of over 90%.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}}
The ship is equipped with WM-18 140 mm rocket launchers, developed by [[DRDO]] and manufactured by [[Larsen & Toubro]]. Two units of the system is integrated with one each on [[port and starboard]]. The rocket launcher has 18 tubes in a configuration of 6×3. These are used for beach clearing operations before initiating amphibious operations. The armament also includes four [[CRN 91 naval gun|CRN-91]] autocannons for self-defence.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1292731705762045952 |user=DefenceDecode |title=DRDO-L&T Rocket Launcher WM-18: Rocket Launcher WM-18 is used for beach clearing operations by the LST class of ships, before executing amphibious operations. The weapon system comprises 2 launcher mounts, one each for port and starboard... |date=2020-08-10 |access-date=2024-09-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1273095546761293824 |user=strategicfront |title=Vietnamese amphibious ships with L&T WM-18 Rocket Launchers . The WM-18 is used for beach clearing operations by the Shardul-class LST of the IN, before executing amphibious operations... |date=2020-06-17 |access-date=2024-09-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1397092607977795584 |user=strategicfront |title=L&T's missile systems production plant. L&T works as both the systems integrator & the supplier for many munitions... |date=2021-05-25 |access-date=2024-09-22}}</ref>


==History==
''Shardul'' was the first vessel commissioned at Karwar Naval Base, [[INS Kadamba]]. The second ship ''Kesari'' was commissioned at the [[Visakhapatnam]] Naval Base,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/pres08b.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080621070053/http://indiannavy.nic.in/pres08b.htm |archive-date=21 June 2008 | title=INS Kesari Commissioned | date=5 April 2008 |website=Indian Navy | access-date=6 July 2019 }}</ref> and later moved to [[Port Blair]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article1235210.ece |title=Another naval ship heads for Seychelles |work=The Hindu |date=8 May 2009 |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref> The third ship ''Airavata'' underwent sea trials in 2008 and was commissioned in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/08/stories/2008040859740800.htm  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429042532/http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/08/stories/2008040859740800.htm  |url-status=dead  |archive-date=29 April 2012  |title=INS Airavata for basin trials in May |last=Balajj |first=J. |date=8 April 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]]  |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/phsmall.asp?phid=22838 |title=Image of INS Airavat |work=Press Information Bureau |publisher=Government of India |date=19 May 2009 |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/phsmall.asp?phid=22839 |title=Image during Commissioning ceremony |work=Press Information Bureau |publisher=Government of India |date=19 May 2009 |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref>
''Shardul'' was the first vessel commissioned at Karwar Naval Base, [[INS Kadamba]]. The second ship ''Kesari'' was commissioned at the [[Visakhapatnam]] Naval Base,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/pres08b.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080621070053/http://indiannavy.nic.in/pres08b.htm |archive-date=21 June 2008 | title=INS Kesari Commissioned | date=5 April 2008 |website=Indian Navy | access-date=6 July 2019 }}</ref> and later moved to [[Port Blair]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article1235210.ece |title=Another naval ship heads for Seychelles |work=The Hindu |date=8 May 2009 |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref> The third ship ''Airavata'' underwent sea trials in 2008 and was commissioned in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/08/stories/2008040859740800.htm  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429042532/http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/08/stories/2008040859740800.htm  |url-status=dead  |archive-date=29 April 2012  |title=INS Airavata for basin trials in May |last=Balajj |first=J. |date=8 April 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]]  |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/phsmall.asp?phid=22838 |title=Image of INS Airavat |work=Press Information Bureau |publisher=Government of India |date=19 May 2009 |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/phsmall.asp?phid=22839 |title=Image during Commissioning ceremony |work=Press Information Bureau |publisher=Government of India |date=19 May 2009 |access-date=21 February 2015}}</ref>


== Ships ==
== Ships ==
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|-
|'''<span style="color:white;">&nbsp;Name&nbsp;</span>'''
! Name || Pennant Number
|'''<span style="color:white;">&nbsp;Pennant&nbsp;</span>'''
!Laid down<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |title=Shardul Class |url=https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/navy/equipment/specs/shardul-class/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |language=en-US}}</ref>
|'''<span style="color:white;">&nbsp;Builder&nbsp;</span>'''
!Launched<ref name=":0" />||Commissioned|| Status
|'''<span style="color:white;">&nbsp;Homeport&nbsp;</span>'''
|'''<span style="color:white;">&nbsp;Commissioned&nbsp;</span>'''
|'''<span style="color:white;">&nbsp;Status&nbsp;</span>'''
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|-
| {{INS|Shardul|2004|6}}
! colspan="7" |{{navy|India}}
|-
| {{INS|Shardul|2004|2}}
| L16
| L16
| rowspan=3|[[Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers|GRSE]]
|16 December 2002
| [[Karwar]]
|3 April 2004
| 4 January 2007
| 4 January 2007
| Active
| rowspan=3|Active
|-
|-
| {{INS|Kesari|2005|6}}
| {{INS|Kesari|2005|2}}
| L15
| L15
| [[Port Blair]]
|
|8 June 2005
| 5 April 2008
| 5 April 2008
| Active
|-
|-
| {{INS|Airavat|L24|6}}
| {{INS|Airavat|L24|2}}
| L24
| L24
| [[Visakhapatnam]]
|
|27 March 2006
| 19 May 2009
| 19 May 2009
| Active
|}
|}
== Gallery ==
{{Gallery
|width=160 | height=170
|File:INS Shardul (L16) entering Port Luis, Mauritius.jpg
|{{INS|Shardul|2004|2}} entering [[Port Louis]], [[Mauritius]].
|File:INS Shardul (L16) of 1st Training squadron en-route to Sri Lanka.jpg
|{{INS|Shardul|2004|2}} of 1st Training squadron en-route to [[Sri Lanka]].
|File:INS Kesari during Milan 2018 exercise.jpg
|{{INS|Kesari|2005|2}} during [[Milan (naval exercise)|MILAN]] 2018 exercise.
|File:Ships participating in PASSEX during MILAN 2012.jpg
|{{INS|Kesari|2005|2}} participating in PASSEX during [[Milan (naval exercise)|MILAN]] 2012.
|File:The INS Airavat sails out of Visakhapatnam harbour after commissioning on May 19, 2009.jpg
|{{INS|Airavat|L24|2}} sails out of [[Visakhapatnam]] harbor after commissioning on May 19, 2009.
}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Shardul class landing ships}}
{{commons category|Shardul class landing ships}}
*[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Ships/Active/166-Shardul-Class.html Shardul Class - Bharat Rakshak]
*[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Ships/Active/166-Shardul-Class.html Shardul Class - Bharat Rakshak] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220228164424/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Ships/Active/166-Shardul-Class.html |date=28 February 2022 }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070519132507/http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=133098 Launch of INS Kesari]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070519132507/http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=133098 Launch of INS Kesari]
*[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110702691000.htm Shardul handed over to Navy]
*[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/11/07/stories/2006110702691000.htm Shardul handed over to Navy]
*[http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20061105/498991.html GRSE hands over Shardul to Indian Navy]
*[http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20061105/498991.html GRSE hands over Shardul to Indian Navy]
*[http://deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan22007/img/4.jpg Image INS Shardul]
*[http://www.blonnet.com/2005/06/09/stories/2005060902411700.htm Image INS Kesari]


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Shardul-class (lit. 'Tiger') landing ships are large amphibious warfare vessels built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers for the Indian Navy. They are an evolution of the -class amphibious landing ships. Initially, the ship was classified as Landing Ship Tank (Large) or LST(L). The class has an indigenous content of over 90%.[1] The ships also carry four landing craft vehicle personnel (LCVP) on board, which can be used for the landing of troops.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

The order for the vessels were placed in December 2001 while the contract was signed in early 2002.[1]

The ship is equipped with WM-18 140 mm rocket launchers, developed by DRDO and manufactured by Larsen & Toubro. Two units of the system is integrated with one each on port and starboard. The rocket launcher has 18 tubes in a configuration of 6×3. These are used for beach clearing operations before initiating amphibious operations. The armament also includes four CRN-91 autocannons for self-defence.[3][4][5]

Shardul was the first vessel commissioned at Karwar Naval Base, INS Kadamba. The second ship Kesari was commissioned at the Visakhapatnam Naval Base,[6] and later moved to Port Blair.[7] The third ship Airavata underwent sea trials in 2008 and was commissioned in 2009.[8][9][10]

Ships[edit | edit source]

Name Pennant Number Laid down[1] Launched[1] Commissioned Status
 Indian Navy
Shardul L16 16 December 2002 3 April 2004 4 January 2007 Active
Kesari L15 8 June 2005 5 April 2008
Airavat L24 27 March 2006 19 May 2009

Gallery[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Shardul Class". Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ↑ "Operation Samudra Setu: Why the Indian Navy chose INS Jalashwa and INS Magar". The Week. 6 May 2020. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  3. ↑ @DefenceDecode (10 August 2020). "DRDO-L&T Rocket Launcher WM-18: Rocket Launcher WM-18 is used for beach clearing operations by the LST class of ships, before executing amphibious operations. The weapon system comprises 2 launcher mounts, one each for port and starboard..." (Tweet). Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ @strategicfront (17 June 2020). "Vietnamese amphibious ships with L&T WM-18 Rocket Launchers . The WM-18 is used for beach clearing operations by the Shardul-class LST of the IN, before executing amphibious operations..." (Tweet). Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ @strategicfront (25 May 2021). "L&T's missile systems production plant. L&T works as both the systems integrator & the supplier for many munitions..." (Tweet). Retrieved 22 September 2024 – via Twitter.
  6. ↑ "INS Kesari Commissioned". Indian Navy. 5 April 2008. Archived from the original on 21 June 2008. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
  7. ↑ "Another naval ship heads for Seychelles". The Hindu. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  8. ↑ Balajj, J. (8 April 2008). "INS Airavata for basin trials in May". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "Image of INS Airavat". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 19 May 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Image during Commissioning ceremony". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 19 May 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2015.

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