Indian naval ship Satpura recently arrived in Singapore to participate in a bilateral maritime exercise.
About INS Satpura:
It is an indigenous Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate.
Built by Mumbai’s Mazagaon Docks Ltd, INS Satpura was delivered to the Indian Navy on 9th July 2011 and was officially commissioned on 20th August 2011.
It is the second ship under the Project 17
It is a frontline warship of the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy based at Visakhapatnam.
Features:
It has a length of 142.5 m, a beam of 16.9 m and a draught of 4.5 m.
Powered by two French Pielstick diesel engines and two General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines, the multi-role frigate is capable of cruising at a maximum speed of 32 knots.
Moreover, INS Satpura displaces about 4,900 tonnes at normal load and 6,200 tonnes at full load.
The vessel has the capacity to accommodate around 257 people, including 35 officers.
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