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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.<ref name=nic>{{cite web |url=http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-02-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617002602/http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf |archivedate=2012-06-17 }}</ref> 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.<ref name=nic/> The first craft became operational on 1 December 2004.<ref name=jane>Jane's fighting ships 2010-2011</ref> | 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.<ref name=nic>{{cite web |url=http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-02-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617002602/http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf |archivedate=2012-06-17 }}</ref> 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.<ref name=nic/> The first craft became operational on 1 December 2004.<ref name=jane>Jane's fighting ships 2010-2011</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 00:33, 7 May 2022
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.[1] 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.[1] The first craft became operational on 1 December 2004.[2]
Specifications[edit | edit source]
- Displacement: 5.5 tonnes[2]
- Length: 9.5 meters (31 feet)
- Breath: 3.3 meters (11 feet)
- Draught: 0.75 meters (2.5 feet)
- Power: 2 diesel engine, 500 hp (370 kW)
- Speed: 35 knots
- Range: 75 nautical miles at 25 knots
- Armament: 1*7.62 mm machine gun
- Crew: 2
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jane's fighting ships 2010-2011