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{{short description|Indian navy anti-submarine corvette}} | {{short description|Indian navy anti-submarine corvette}} | ||
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| flag = {{navy|India}} | |||
| name = ''Kamorta'' | |||
| namesake = [[Kamorta Island]] | |||
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| operator = [[Indian Navy]] | |||
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| builder = [[Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers]] | |||
| original_cost = {{INRConvert|2800|c|0}} | |||
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| laid_down = 20 November 2006 | |||
| launched = 19 April 2010 | |||
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| acquired = 12 July 2014 | |||
| commissioned = 23 August 2014 <ref>{{cite news|author=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Navy-to-commission-two-ships-next-month/articleshow/38232147.cms |title=Navy to commission two ships next month|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=12 July 2011 |access-date=13 July 2014}}</ref> | |||
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| identification = [[Pennant number]]: P28 <ref name="inpr"/> | |||
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| status = Active | |||
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| badge = [[File:Crest of INS Kamorta (P28).jpg|150px|INS ''Kamorta'' crest]] | |||
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| class = [[Kamorta-class corvette|''Kamorta''-class]] [[Anti-submarine warfare|ASW]] [[corvette]] | |||
| tonnage = | |||
| displacement = 3,500 tonnes.<ref name="inpr">{{cite web |url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/press-release/rm-commission-ins-kamorta |title=Raksha Mantri to commission 'INS Kamorta'|date=20 August 2014 |work=[[Indian Navy]]}}</ref> | |||
| length = 109.1 m | |||
| beam = 13.7 m | |||
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| power = | |||
| propulsion = *4 × Pielstick 12 PA6 STC Diesel engines | |||
*[[CODAD]], [[DCNS (company)|DCNS]] raft mounted gearbox | |||
| sail_plan = | |||
| speed = {{convert|32|kn}} | |||
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| complement = 123 (17 officers)<ref>{{cite book|title=Aero India|url=https://aeroindia.gov.in/assets/pdf/Export%20Book%20_Final.pdf|at=pp.42}}</ref> | |||
| crew = | |||
| time_to_activate = | |||
| sensors = *[[Central acquisition radar (3D-CAR)|Revati Central Acquisition Radar]] | |||
*EL/M-2221 STGR fire-control radar | |||
*[[Bharat Electronics Limited|BEL]] Shikari | |||
*[[Bharat Electronics Limited|BEL]] RAWL02 (Signaal LW08) antenna communication grid – Gigabit Ethernet-based integrated ship borne data network, with a fiber optic cable backbone running through the vessel | |||
*[[Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory|NPOL]] HUMSA (Hull Mounted Sonar Array) | |||
*Bomber Electronic warfare (EW) suites – BEL Ajanta | |||
| EW = *Sanket electronic warfare system | |||
* [[Kavach (anti-missile system)|Kavach]] decoy launcher | |||
* CMS-28 combat management system<ref name="jni-22jul14">{{cite news|last1=Rahmat|first1=Ridzwan|last2=Hardy|first2=James|title=Indian Navy takes delivery of first anti-submarine corvette|url=http://www.janes.com/article/41112/indian-navy-takes-delivery-of-first-anti-submarine-corvette|work=IHS Jane's Navy International|date=22 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902020104/http://www.janes.com/article/41112/indian-navy-takes-delivery-of-first-anti-submarine-corvette|archive-date=2 September 2014}}</ref> | |||
| armament = *'''Anti-air weaponry:''' | |||
**1 X [[OTO Melara 76 mm]] Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) | |||
**2 x [[AK-630M]] [[CIWS]] | |||
*To be outfitted with [[VL-SRSAM]] | |||
*'''Anti-submarine warfare:''' | |||
**2 X [[RBU-6000]] (IRL) anti-submarine rocket launcher | |||
**2x4 Torpedo tubes<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Navy commissions fourth and final Kamorta-class corvette|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indian-navy-commissions-fourth-and-final-kamorta-class-corvette|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Janes.com|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| armour = | |||
| armor = | |||
| aircraft = 1 [[Westland Sea King]] Mk.42B | |||
| aircraft_facilities = Rail-less helo traversing system and foldable hangar door<ref name="toi-16oct17">{{cite news|last1=Gupta|first1=Jayanta|title=INS Kiltan commissioned to Navy by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ins-kiltan-commissioned-to-navy-by-defence-minister-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/61103387.cms|work=The Times of India|date=16 October 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221213511/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ins-kiltan-commissioned-to-navy-by-defence-minister-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/61103387.cms|archive-date=21 February 2018}}</ref> | |||
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}} | }} | ||
'''INS ''Kamorta''''' is the first of four [[anti-submarine warfare|anti-submarine]] [[Kamorta-class corvette|''Kamorta''-class]] [[Stealth ship|stealth]] [[corvette]]s which has been built for the [[Indian Navy]]. | '''INS ''Kamorta''''' is the first of four [[anti-submarine warfare|anti-submarine]] [[Kamorta-class corvette|''Kamorta''-class]] [[Stealth ship|stealth]] [[corvette]]s which has been built for the [[Indian Navy]]. | ||
She was designed and manufactured by [[Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers]] (GRSE),<ref name="hindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2096916.ece|title=Delivery of INS Kamorta next June|work=The Hindu|access-date=29 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="EconomicTimesKamorta20140711">{{cite news | title=Navy to get first indigenous anti-submarine warship, INS Kamorta tomorrow | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/navy-to-get-first-indigenous-anti-submarine-warship-ins-kamorta-tomorrow/articleshow/38219174.cms | newspaper=Economic Times | date=11 July 2014 | access-date=11 July 2014}}</ref> launched on 19 April 2010, as part of [[Kamorta-class corvette|Project 28]], approved in 2003. The ship was named after [[Kamorta Island|Kamorta]] island in [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands|Andaman and Nicobar]], [[India]] . | |||
==Design and | ==Design and description== | ||
'''Kamorta''' was originally expected to be built using high-tensile imported steel. But as the | '''Kamorta''' was originally expected to be built using high-tensile imported steel. But as the [[INS Shivalik|INS ''Shivalik'']], was built, high-grade steel produced in India was utilized for its construction. It was built using high-grade steel (DMR249A) developed by the [[Public sector undertakings|state-owned]] [[Steel Authority of India Ltd.|Steel Authority of India]] from its [[Bhilai Steel Plant]].<ref name="ETimesKamorta20140712" /> She has enhanced [[Stealth ship|stealth]] features such as an [[Convex Hull|X Form Hull]] and inclined sides for low [[radar cross-section]], [[Infrared signature|infrared suppression]], and [[acoustic quieting]] systems.<ref name="idpsentinel">{{cite web|title=Project 28 / Kamorta Class Corvette|url=http://idp.justthe80.com/naval-projects/corvettes/project-28-kamorta-class-corvette|publisher=IDP Sentinel|access-date=17 June 2013|archive-date=7 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507050018/http://idp.justthe80.com/naval-projects/corvettes/project-28-kamorta-class-corvette|url-status=dead}}</ref> She is the first Indian Navy ship to be built with carbon fiber reinforced plastic which reduces weight and life cycle maintenance costs.<ref name=idpsentinel/> The hull of the ship encompassed the bulk of sensors and weapon systems that were also indigenously manufactured by various Indian industries. | ||
It is the first indigenous anti-submarine corvette as well as the first indigenous stealth corvette built by India.<ref name="indiastrategic" /> About 90% of the ship is indigenous and the ship is capable of fighting in [[CBRN defense|NBC]] conditions.<ref name="idpsentinel" /> It is equipped with a ''rail-less helo traversing system'' which is used for handling a helicopter. It also features a foldable hangar door.<ref name="idpsentinel" /> | It is the first indigenous [[Anti-submarine warfare|anti-submarine]] [[corvette]] as well as the first indigenous stealth corvette built by India.<ref name="indiastrategic">{{cite web |title=India launches first indigenous ASW corvette |url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories572.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817021829/http://indiastrategic.in/topstories572.htm |archive-date=17 August 2013 |access-date=17 June 2013 |publisher=India Strategic}}</ref> About 90% of the ship is indigenous and the ship is capable of fighting in [[CBRN defense|NBC]] conditions.<ref name="idpsentinel" /> It is equipped with a ''rail-less helo traversing system'' which is used for handling a helicopter. It also features a foldable hangar door.<ref name="idpsentinel" /> | ||
===General characteristics and propulsion=== | ===General characteristics and propulsion=== | ||
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It uses four Pielstick 12 PA6 STC diesel engines in [[CODAD]] configuration and is propelled two two-shaft, controllable-pitch propellers which allow the ship to reach a top speed of {{convert|32|kn|abbr=on}}. It will have a complement of about 180 sailors and 15 officers excluding flight crew for the integral ASW helicopter and an endurance of {{convert|4,000|nmi|abbr=on}}.<ref name=globalsecurity>{{cite web|title=Project 28 ASW Corvette|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/p-28.htm|publisher=Global Security|access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> | It uses four Pielstick 12 PA6 STC diesel engines in [[CODAD]] configuration and is propelled two two-shaft, controllable-pitch propellers which allow the ship to reach a top speed of {{convert|32|kn|abbr=on}}. It will have a complement of about 180 sailors and 15 officers excluding flight crew for the integral ASW helicopter and an endurance of {{convert|4,000|nmi|abbr=on}}.<ref name=globalsecurity>{{cite web|title=Project 28 ASW Corvette|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/p-28.htm|publisher=Global Security|access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> | ||
As in [[INS Shivalik|INS ''Shivalik'']], high-grade steel produced in India was utilized for its construction. She was delivered to Navy on 12 July 2014.<ref name="ETimesKamorta20140712">{{cite web | title=GRSE hands over first indigenous warship, INS Kamorta to Indian Navy | url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-12/news/51392339_1_indian-navy-garden-reach-shipbuilders-blue-water-navy | publisher=Economic Times | date=12 July 2014 | access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> She is the first indigenous anti-submarine corvette as well as the first indigenous stealth corvette built by India.<ref name="EconomicTimesKamorta20140711"/><ref name="ETimesKamorta20140712" /><ref name=indiastrategic/> | As in [[INS Shivalik|INS ''Shivalik'']], high-grade steel produced in India was utilized for its construction. She was delivered to Navy on 12 July 2014.<ref name="ETimesKamorta20140712">{{cite web | title=GRSE hands over first indigenous warship, INS Kamorta to Indian Navy | url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-12/news/51392339_1_indian-navy-garden-reach-shipbuilders-blue-water-navy | archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715141822/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-12/news/51392339_1_indian-navy-garden-reach-shipbuilders-blue-water-navy | url-status=dead | archive-date=15 July 2014 | publisher=Economic Times | date=12 July 2014 | access-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> She is the first indigenous anti-submarine corvette as well as the first indigenous stealth corvette built by India.<ref name="EconomicTimesKamorta20140711"/><ref name="ETimesKamorta20140712" /><ref name=indiastrategic/> The then [[Minister of Defence (India)|Minister of Defense]], [[Arun Jaitley]] commissioned the ship on 23 August 2014. | ||
== Armament == | ==== Armament ==== | ||
''Kamorta'' is equipped with a wide range of weapon systems. It is fitted with an [[OTO Melara 76 mm]] main gun, and uses two [[AK-630]] guns and provision for 16-cell VLS launched [[Barak 1]] missiles as [[close-in weapon system]], which will be added later. In addition, 2 [[RBU-6000]] anti-submarine rocket launchers and torpedo tubes capable of firing heavy weight torpedoes.<ref name=globalsecurity/><ref name="dnaKamorta20140823">{{cite web | title=INS Kamorta: All you need to know about India's indigenous warship | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ins-kamorta-all-you-need-to-know-about-india-s-indigenous-warship-2013021 | publisher=DNA | date=23 August 2014 | access-date=25 August 2014}}</ref> | ''Kamorta'' is equipped with a wide range of weapon systems. It is fitted with an [[OTO Melara 76 mm]] main gun, and uses two [[AK-630]] guns and provision for 16-cell VLS launched [[Barak 1]] missiles as [[close-in weapon system]], which will be added later. In addition, 2 [[RBU-6000]] anti-submarine rocket launchers and torpedo tubes capable of firing heavy weight torpedoes.<ref name=globalsecurity/><ref name="dnaKamorta20140823">{{cite web | title=INS Kamorta: All you need to know about India's indigenous warship | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ins-kamorta-all-you-need-to-know-about-india-s-indigenous-warship-2013021 | publisher=DNA | date=23 August 2014 | access-date=25 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
The sensors of this warship include the advanced bow mounted sonar and the indigenous 3D-CAR air-surveillance radar [[Central acquisition radar (3D-CAR)|Revathi]] with capability to detect targets exceeding {{convert|200|km|mi|abbr=on}}.<ref name="dnaKamorta20140823"/> It is also the first warship to be equipped with the [[Kavach (anti-missile system)|Kavach]] decoy system for protection against anti-ship missiles.<ref name="EconomicTimesKamorta20140711"/><ref name=indiastrategic/> Like [[INS Kolkata (D63)|INS ''Kolkata'']], this warship is also commissioned without the critical medium-range [[Surface-to-air missile | surface-to-air missile (SAM)]] and advanced light towed array sonars (ALTAS), which is planned to be added later.<ref name="etDRDOFailure20140823">{{cite web | title=DRDO's failure to meet deadlines in delivering products | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/narendra-modi-extremely-unhappy-with-drdos-failure-to-meet-deadlines-in-delivering-products/articleshow/40719955.cms | publisher= Economic Times | date=23 August 2014 | access-date=25 August 2014}}</ref> | The sensors of this warship include the advanced bow mounted sonar and the indigenous 3D-CAR air-surveillance radar [[Central acquisition radar (3D-CAR)|Revathi]] with capability to detect targets exceeding {{convert|200|km|mi|abbr=on}}.<ref name="dnaKamorta20140823"/> It is also the first warship to be equipped with the [[Kavach (anti-missile system)|Kavach]] decoy system for protection against anti-ship missiles.<ref name="EconomicTimesKamorta20140711"/><ref name=indiastrategic/> Like [[INS Kolkata (D63)|INS ''Kolkata'']], this warship is also commissioned without the critical medium-range [[Surface-to-air missile|surface-to-air missile (SAM)]] and advanced light towed array sonars (ALTAS), which is planned to be added later.<ref name="etDRDOFailure20140823">{{cite web | title=DRDO's failure to meet deadlines in delivering products | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/narendra-modi-extremely-unhappy-with-drdos-failure-to-meet-deadlines-in-delivering-products/articleshow/40719955.cms | publisher= Economic Times | date=23 August 2014 | access-date=25 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Service history== | |||
''Kamorta'' was ordered in 2003 and was launched on 21 April 2010.<ref name="indiastrategic" /> It was expected to join the fleet in October 2012<ref name="idpsentinel" /><ref name="navaltechnology1">{{cite web |date=14 June 2011 |title=Indian Navy to Receive First Anti-Submarine Corvette in 2012 |url=http://www.naval-technology.com/news/news121703.html |access-date=17 June 2013 |publisher=Naval Technology}}</ref> but was handed over to the Navy on 12 July 2014. | |||
On 12 July, the front line warship was formally handed over by GRSE chairman and managing director [[Rear admiral (India)|Rear Admiral]] A. K. Verma (Retd.) to the Navy at a ceremony in GRSE's fitting-out jetty<ref name="EconomicTimesKamorta20140711" /> She was commissioned into the Navy on 23 August 2014, with [[Commander]] Manoj Jha as her first captain.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 August 2014 |title=Jaitley to commission INS Kamorta tomorrow |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/jaitley-to-commission-ins-kamorta-tomorrow/article6339094.ece |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=The Times of India |date=12 July 2014 |title=Navy to commission two ships next month |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Navy-to-commission-two-ships-next-month/articleshow/38232147.cms |access-date=13 July 2014 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=NetIndian News Network |date=23 August 2014 |title=India commissions first indigenously built stealth anti-submarine warfare ship |url=http://netindian.in/news/2014/08/23/00030235/india-commissions-first-indigenously-built-stealth-anti-submarine-warfare-s |access-date=23 August 2014 |website=www.netindian.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=23 August 2014 |title=First Indigenously Built Stealth ASW Corvette 'INS Kamorta' Commissioned in Indian Navy |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/archives/archives-naval-defense/naval-defense-2014/first-indigenously-built-stealth-asw-corvette-ins-kamorta-commissioned-in-indian-navy}}</ref> | |||
A minor fire broke out on 1 February 2017 in the left engine room of the ship when it was operating at sea. The room was immediately evacuated, the fire was put out using the ship's fixed fire system, and there were no injuries during the incident.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/minor-fire-in-naval-ship-kamorta-no-casualties/articleshow/56922699.cms|title=Minor fire in naval ship Kamorta, no casualties – The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-minor-fire-aboard-ins-kamorta-navy-2306559|title=Minor fire aboard INS Kamorta: Navy {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=1 February 2017|newspaper=dna|language=en-US|access-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> | |||
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On | On 20 June 2024, ''Kamorta'' arrived at the [[Trincomalee Harbour|Port of Trincomalee]], situated in [[Trincomalee]], [[Sri Lanka]], as part of a formal visit. Following the completion of the official engagement, the vessel departed from the island on 23 June 2024. On her departure, ''Kamorta'' engaged in a naval exercise with [[SLNS Samudura]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2024/06/23/202406231900/ |title=INS Kamorta departs island concluding formal visit |publisher=Sri Lanka Navy |last= |first= |date=23 June 2024 |accessdate=26 August 2024 |archive-date=26 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240826074603/https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2024/06/23/202406231900/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
The ship participated in [[Exercise Malabar]] 2024 which was held from 8 to 18 October.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-18 |title=CLOSING CEREMONY OF MALABAR 2024 |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2066287 |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=[[Press Information Bureau]]}}</ref> She also participated at the [[International Fleet Review 2026]] held at [[Visakhapatnam|Visakapatanam]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=IFR & MILAN 2026 |url=https://www.ifrmilan26.com/ |access-date=2026-02-19 |website=IFR & MILAN 2026 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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|Kamorta (P28) participating in the International Fleet Review 2022 | |||
| File:INS Kamorta during trials at sea.jpg | | File:INS Kamorta during trials at sea.jpg | ||
| INS ''Kamorta'' during sea trials | | INS ''Kamorta'' during sea trials | ||
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INS Kamorta is the first of four anti-submarine Kamorta-class stealth corvettes which has been built for the Indian Navy.
She was designed and manufactured by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE),[1][2] launched on 19 April 2010, as part of Project 28, approved in 2003. The ship was named after Kamorta island in Andaman and Nicobar, India .
Design and description[edit | edit source]
Kamorta was originally expected to be built using high-tensile imported steel. But as the INS Shivalik, was built, high-grade steel produced in India was utilized for its construction. It was built using high-grade steel (DMR249A) developed by the state-owned Steel Authority of India from its Bhilai Steel Plant.[3] She has enhanced stealth features such as an X Form Hull and inclined sides for low radar cross-section, infrared suppression, and acoustic quieting systems.[4] She is the first Indian Navy ship to be built with carbon fiber reinforced plastic which reduces weight and life cycle maintenance costs.[4] The hull of the ship encompassed the bulk of sensors and weapon systems that were also indigenously manufactured by various Indian industries.
It is the first indigenous anti-submarine corvette as well as the first indigenous stealth corvette built by India.[5] About 90% of the ship is indigenous and the ship is capable of fighting in NBC conditions.[4] It is equipped with a rail-less helo traversing system which is used for handling a helicopter. It also features a foldable hangar door.[4]
General characteristics and propulsion[edit | edit source]
Kamorta will have a length of 109 m (358 ft) overall and a beam of 13.7 m (45 ft). The ships displace about 3,500 tonnes (3,900 short tons) at full load. It is powered by four 5,096 hp (3,800 kW) diesel engines at 1,050 rpm[5][4]
It uses four Pielstick 12 PA6 STC diesel engines in CODAD configuration and is propelled two two-shaft, controllable-pitch propellers which allow the ship to reach a top speed of 32 kn (59 km/h; 37 mph). It will have a complement of about 180 sailors and 15 officers excluding flight crew for the integral ASW helicopter and an endurance of 4,000 nmi (7,400 km; 4,600 mi).[6]
As in INS Shivalik, high-grade steel produced in India was utilized for its construction. She was delivered to Navy on 12 July 2014.[3] She is the first indigenous anti-submarine corvette as well as the first indigenous stealth corvette built by India.[2][3][5] The then Minister of Defense, Arun Jaitley commissioned the ship on 23 August 2014.
Armament[edit | edit source]
Kamorta is equipped with a wide range of weapon systems. It is fitted with an OTO Melara 76 mm main gun, and uses two AK-630 guns and provision for 16-cell VLS launched Barak 1 missiles as close-in weapon system, which will be added later. In addition, 2 RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers and torpedo tubes capable of firing heavy weight torpedoes.[6][7]
The sensors of this warship include the advanced bow mounted sonar and the indigenous 3D-CAR air-surveillance radar Revathi with capability to detect targets exceeding 200 km (120 mi).[7] It is also the first warship to be equipped with the Kavach decoy system for protection against anti-ship missiles.[2][5] Like INS Kolkata, this warship is also commissioned without the critical medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) and advanced light towed array sonars (ALTAS), which is planned to be added later.[8]
Service history[edit | edit source]
Kamorta was ordered in 2003 and was launched on 21 April 2010.[5] It was expected to join the fleet in October 2012[4][9] but was handed over to the Navy on 12 July 2014.
On 12 July, the front line warship was formally handed over by GRSE chairman and managing director Rear Admiral A. K. Verma (Retd.) to the Navy at a ceremony in GRSE's fitting-out jetty[2] She was commissioned into the Navy on 23 August 2014, with Commander Manoj Jha as her first captain.[10][11][12][13]
A minor fire broke out on 1 February 2017 in the left engine room of the ship when it was operating at sea. The room was immediately evacuated, the fire was put out using the ship's fixed fire system, and there were no injuries during the incident.[14][15]
On 20 June 2024, Kamorta arrived at the Port of Trincomalee, situated in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, as part of a formal visit. Following the completion of the official engagement, the vessel departed from the island on 23 June 2024. On her departure, Kamorta engaged in a naval exercise with SLNS Samudura.[16]
The ship participated in Exercise Malabar 2024 which was held from 8 to 18 October.[17] She also participated at the International Fleet Review 2026 held at Visakapatanam.[18]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
INS Kamorta images at sea
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Kamorta (P28) participating in the International Fleet Review 2022 -
INS Kamorta during sea trials -
Yoga onboard INS Kamorta during International Yoga Day -
INS Satpura and INS Kamorta IMDEX 2015 -
INS Kamorta entering Singapore Port. -
INS Kamorta visits Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia -
Indian Navy's computer generated design of the Project 28 Kamorta class corvette
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Delivery of INS Kamorta next June". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Navy to get first indigenous anti-submarine warship, INS Kamorta tomorrow". Economic Times. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "GRSE hands over first indigenous warship, INS Kamorta to Indian Navy". Economic Times. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
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