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| Ship type = Missile testing range | | Ship type = Missile testing range | ||
| Ship tonnage = | | Ship tonnage = | ||
| Ship displacement = {{Convert| | | Ship displacement = {{Convert|11300|t|LT|0|lk=on}}<ref name="ht" /> | ||
| Ship length = {{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref name="ht" /> | | Ship length = {{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref name="ht" /> | ||
| Ship beam = {{Convert|60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref name="ht" /> | | Ship beam = {{Convert|60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref name="ht" /> | ||
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=== Characteristics === | === Characteristics === | ||
The Floating Test Range (FTR) is a ship designed by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] which is expected to serve as a testing range for missiles.<ref name=thehindu>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/floating-test-range-for-missile-defence-system/article7622922.ece|title=Floating test range for missile defence system|last=Mallikarjun|first=Y.|date=2015-09-07|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2019-10-27|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It has a displacement of {{Convert|10000|t|LT|0|lk=on}} and a length of {{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}} with a width of {{Convert|60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}.<ref name=ht>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-age-weapons-set-to-add-to-india-s-arsenal/story-SUcRAjtwyZRej8Fq0SHSJJ.html|title=India's 1st floating test range ready, ballistic missile defence trials on cards|last=|first=|date=2019-10-27|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-10-27}}</ref> The ship is equipped with an Electro-optical missile tracking system, a [[S Band|S-Band]] [[radar]], and tracking and telemetry systems.<ref name="ht" /> Facilities such as a [[Launch pad]], a [[Mission control center]] and a Launch control centre are also present.<ref name="thehindu" /> | The Floating Test Range (FTR) is a ship designed by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] which is expected to serve as a testing range for missiles.<ref name=thehindu>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/floating-test-range-for-missile-defence-system/article7622922.ece|title=Floating test range for missile defence system|last=Mallikarjun|first=Y.|date=2015-09-07|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2019-10-27|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It has a displacement of {{Convert|10000|t|LT|0|lk=on}} and a length of {{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}} with a width of {{Convert|60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}.<ref name=ht>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-age-weapons-set-to-add-to-india-s-arsenal/story-SUcRAjtwyZRej8Fq0SHSJJ.html|title=India's 1st floating test range ready, ballistic missile defence trials on cards|last=|first=|date=2019-10-27|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026205849/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-age-weapons-set-to-add-to-india-s-arsenal/story-SUcRAjtwyZRej8Fq0SHSJJ.html |archive-date=26 October 2019 |access-date=2019-10-27}}</ref> The ship is equipped with an Electro-optical missile tracking system, a [[S Band|S-Band]] [[radar]], and tracking and telemetry systems.<ref name="ht" /> Facilities such as a [[Launch pad]], a [[Mission control center]] and a Launch control centre are also present.<ref name="thehindu" /> | ||
The FTR will capable of launching missiles with ranges up to around {{Convert|1500|km|mile|abbr=on}}.<ref name="ht" /> | The FTR will capable of launching missiles with ranges up to around {{Convert|1500|km|mile|abbr=on}}.<ref name="ht" /> | ||
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== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
Construction work on the ship started in 2015 and was initially expected to be completed within 3–4 years.<ref name="thehindu" /> As of October 2019, the ship is expected to be fully ready by 2020.<ref name="ht" /> | Construction work on the ship started in 2015 and was initially expected to be completed within 3–4 years.<ref name="thehindu" /> As of October 2019, the ship is expected to be fully ready by 2020.<ref name="ht" />{{needs update|date=December 2021}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||