Bristol-class interceptor craft

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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.^[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]

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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

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↑ ^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

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[nic-1] 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)

[jane-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Jane's fighting ships 2010-2011

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