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IN FAC T-81

30th January, 2021 Security and Defence

Context: Indian Naval Fast Attack Craft (IN FAC) T-81 of the Super Dvora MK II class, was decommissioned on 28 Jan 21 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai after having served the nation successfully for more than 20 years.

  • The 25 meters long vessel with 60 tonnes displacement was built at Goa Shipyard Ltd. in collaboration with M/s Ramta of
  • The ship, specially designed for shallow waters, could achieve speeds up to 45 knots and had the capability of day/night surveillance and reconnaissance, Search & Rescue, beach insertion, extraction of Marine Commandoes and high speed interception of intruder craft.

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