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{{hatnote|For the modern class of frigates built since the late 2010s, see {{sclass|Nilgiri|frigate (2019)|1}}}} | {{hatnote|For the modern class of frigates built since the late 2010s, see {{sclass|Nilgiri|frigate (2019)|1}}}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=July | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}} | ||
{{more citations needed|date=February | {{more citations needed|date=February 2013}} | ||
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When the British refused to provide license production of the radar suite, the Indian Navy teamed up with Signaal of [[Netherlands]] to license-build a similar radar search, tracking and fire control suite in India, which went into the latter five ships. Improved versions of the Signaal search radar continues to be fitted in later classes of Indian Navy ships. The last two ships, {{INS|Vindhyagiri|F42|6}} and {{INS|Taragiri|F41|6}} were modified significantly with the addition of a Sea King ASW helicopter, a collapsible Canadian hangar, ILAS 324 mm triple torpedo tubes and a [[Bofors]] ASW twin barrel mortar. This re-design was done indigenously by the Indian Navy and gave it much needed experience and confidence in ship-design and modification. They were also fitted with an indigenous ASW fire control action information system which was a first for the Indian electronics industry. This project was led by Captain (later Rear Admiral) Prakash N Gour. The British categorically refused to extend their design warranty to the Indian modifications which nevertheless proved to be a success. | When the British refused to provide license production of the radar suite, the Indian Navy teamed up with Signaal of [[Netherlands]] to license-build a similar radar search, tracking and fire control suite in India, which went into the latter five ships. Improved versions of the Signaal search radar continues to be fitted in later classes of Indian Navy ships. The last two ships, {{INS|Vindhyagiri|F42|6}} and {{INS|Taragiri|F41|6}} were modified significantly with the addition of a Sea King ASW helicopter, a collapsible Canadian hangar, ILAS 324 mm triple torpedo tubes and a [[Bofors]] ASW twin barrel mortar. This re-design was done indigenously by the Indian Navy and gave it much needed experience and confidence in ship-design and modification. They were also fitted with an indigenous ASW fire control action information system which was a first for the Indian electronics industry. This project was led by Captain (later Rear Admiral) Prakash N Gour. The British categorically refused to extend their design warranty to the Indian modifications which nevertheless proved to be a success. | ||
The ''Nilgiri'' class has been decommissioned by the navy, with the entry into service of the {{sclass|Shivalik|frigate|0}}. Five ships have been decommissioned and [[INS Vindhyagiri (F42)|one]] sunk in an accident. INS ''Taragiri'' was the last ship of the class to be decommissioned, on 27 June 2013 in Mumbai, after serving 33 years in the navy.<ref name=bs>{{cite news|title=INS Taragiri bows out of service|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ins-taragiri-bows-out-of-service-113062700251_1.html|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|newspaper=Business Standard|date=27 June | The ''Nilgiri'' class has been decommissioned by the navy, with the entry into service of the {{sclass|Shivalik|frigate|0}}. Five ships have been decommissioned and [[INS Vindhyagiri (F42)|one]] sunk in an accident. INS ''Taragiri'' was the last ship of the class to be decommissioned, on 27 June 2013 in Mumbai, after serving 33 years in the navy.<ref name=bs>{{cite news|title=INS Taragiri bows out of service|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ins-taragiri-bows-out-of-service-113062700251_1.html|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|newspaper=Business Standard|date=27 June 2013}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In November 1960, construction of three ''Leander''-class frigates were approved by the government of India.{{sfn|Hiranandani|2000|p=67}} The first frigate was ordered in July 1965 and the next two were ordered in September 1967.{{sfn|Hiranandani|2005|p=60}} Three more frigates were ordered in July 1970.{{sfn|Hiranandani|2005|p=58}} The ''Nilgiri''-class frigates served as the mainstay and workhorse of the Indian Navy during the 1980s and early 1990s. The last two vessels (''Taragiri'' and ''Vindhyagiri'') had more powerful engines than the earlier vessels.{{fact|date=July | In November 1960, construction of three ''Leander''-class frigates were approved by the government of India.{{sfn|Hiranandani|2000|p=67}} The first frigate was ordered in July 1965 and the next two were ordered in September 1967.{{sfn|Hiranandani|2005|p=60}} Three more frigates were ordered in July 1970.{{sfn|Hiranandani|2005|p=58}} The ''Nilgiri''-class frigates served as the mainstay and workhorse of the Indian Navy during the 1980s and early 1990s. The last two vessels (''Taragiri'' and ''Vindhyagiri'') had more powerful engines than the earlier vessels.{{fact|date=July 2019}} | ||
''Taragiri'' had a serious fire in July 1994, but was repaired and was back in active service in 1995. Westinghouse supplied the Indian Navy with ASW sonar systems, two hull mounted arrays and three variable depth sonar arrays which are installed inside towed bodies built by Fathom Ocean Ltd. Transducer elements in both cases are identical. {{INS|Udaygiri|F35|6}} underwent a refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The remaining vessels in the series were expected to have their armaments brought into line with later ships.{{fact|date=July | ''Taragiri'' had a serious fire in July 1994, but was repaired and was back in active service in 1995. Westinghouse supplied the Indian Navy with ASW sonar systems, two hull mounted arrays and three variable depth sonar arrays which are installed inside towed bodies built by Fathom Ocean Ltd. Transducer elements in both cases are identical. {{INS|Udaygiri|F35|6}} underwent a refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The remaining vessels in the series were expected to have their armaments brought into line with later ships.{{fact|date=July 2019}} | ||
{{INS|Himgiri|F34|6}} was used as a trial ship for the indigenous APSOH (Advanced Panoramic Sonar Hull) sonar.{{fact|date=July | {{INS|Himgiri|F34|6}} was used as a trial ship for the indigenous APSOH (Advanced Panoramic Sonar Hull) sonar.{{fact|date=July 2019}} | ||
==Ships== | ==Ships== | ||
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| 6 May 1970 | | 6 May 1970 | ||
| 23 November 1974<ref name="jfs-0506">{{cite book|editor1-last=Saunders|editor1-first=Stephen|editor1-mask=Commodore Stephen Saunders|title=Jane's Fighting Ships 2005-2006|date=2005|publisher=Jane's Information Group|location=Coulsdon|isbn=0710626924|page=318|edition=108th|chapter=India}}</ref> | | 23 November 1974<ref name="jfs-0506">{{cite book|editor1-last=Saunders|editor1-first=Stephen|editor1-mask=Commodore Stephen Saunders|title=Jane's Fighting Ships 2005-2006|date=2005|publisher=Jane's Information Group|location=Coulsdon|isbn=0710626924|page=318|edition=108th|chapter=India}}</ref> | ||
| 6 May 2005<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhatt |first1=Arunkumar |title=INS Himgiri decommissioned |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/05/07/stories/2005050707080100.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=7 May | | 6 May 2005<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhatt |first1=Arunkumar |title=INS Himgiri decommissioned |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/05/07/stories/2005050707080100.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=7 May 2005}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> | ||
| The vessel holds the distinction of having the maximum number of days at sea in single commission and was the first to shoot down a pilotless aircraft in 1976. Captain K N Zadu, VrC, (Retd.) who served as her first commanding officer, was the chief guest at the decommissioning ceremony along with Commander Ravneet Singh who served as her last commanding officer. | | The vessel holds the distinction of having the maximum number of days at sea in single commission and was the first to shoot down a pilotless aircraft in 1976. Captain K N Zadu, VrC, (Retd.) who served as her first commanding officer, was the chief guest at the decommissioning ceremony along with Commander Ravneet Singh who served as her last commanding officer. | ||
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| 24 October 1972 | | 24 October 1972 | ||
| 18 February 1976<ref name="jfs-0506"/> | | 18 February 1976<ref name="jfs-0506"/> | ||
| 24 August 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stampsofindia.com/lists/pmk/2007/mumbai-ship.jpg |title=32 years glorious service |publisher=stampsofindia.com |access-date=26 September | | 24 August 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stampsofindia.com/lists/pmk/2007/mumbai-ship.jpg |title=32 years glorious service |publisher=stampsofindia.com |access-date=26 September 2014}}</ref><ref name="ht-21oct10"/> | ||
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| 12 November 1977 | | 12 November 1977 | ||
| 8 July 1981<ref name="jfs-0506"/> | | 8 July 1981<ref name="jfs-0506"/> | ||
| 14 Jun 2012 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://flotprom.ru/news/?ELEMENT_ID=114462 |title=Списан злополучный индийский фрегат F-42 Vindhyagiri |publisher=flotprom.ru |date=14 June 2012 |access-date=26 September | | 14 Jun 2012 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://flotprom.ru/news/?ELEMENT_ID=114462 |title=Списан злополучный индийский фрегат F-42 Vindhyagiri |publisher=flotprom.ru |date=14 June 2012 |access-date=26 September 2014}}</ref><br> (15 Feb 2011 recovered) | ||
| The ship suffered a collision with MV ''Nord Lake'' at Mumbai harbour on 30 January 2011 and sank after a fire on board.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naval warship sinks at Mumbai harbour |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/naval-warship-ins-vindhyagiri-sinks-mumbai-harbour/20110131.htm |work=Rediff.com |agency=Asian News International |date=31 January | | The ship suffered a collision with MV ''Nord Lake'' at Mumbai harbour on 30 January 2011 and sank after a fire on board.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naval warship sinks at Mumbai harbour |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/naval-warship-ins-vindhyagiri-sinks-mumbai-harbour/20110131.htm |work=Rediff.com |agency=Asian News International |date=31 January 2011}}</ref> No casualties were reported. It was re-floated by TITAN Salvage and was decommissioned later with full honours in 2012. | ||
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