INS TRIPUT
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Context:
- INS Triput is the latest addition to the Indian Navy's fleet of Talwar-class frigates.
- Launched on July 23, 2024, by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), this vessel marks a significant step forward in India's naval capabilities.
- INS Triput, along with its sister ships, is a product of the Indo-Russian collaboration under the Talwar-class frigate project, highlighting the strategic partnership between India and Russia.
About INS Triput
| The first indigenously built Talwar-class frigate, 'Triput,' is part of a deal between India and Russia signed in October 2016 to acquire four Admiral Grigorovich class stealth frigates. Two ships, 'Tushil' and 'Tamal,' will be imported, while the remaining two, including 'Triput,' will be constructed in India by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) through a transfer of technology (ToT). The Indian Navy already operates six Talwar-class ships: INS Talwar, INS Trishul, INS Tabar, INS Teg, INS Tarkash, and INS Trikand. |
Key Features:
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Dimensions |
●Length: 124 meters, Width: 15.5 meters |
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Propulsion |
●Four gas turbines |
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Maximum Speed |
●28 Knots |
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Displacement |
●Approximately 3200 tons |
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Hull Design |
●Reduces radar cross-section, enhancing stealth capabilities |
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Weapons and Sensors |
●State-of-the-art combination, Integrated Platform and Bridge Management System, and other advanced features |
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Air Defence Capability |
●Vertical launch long range Surface to Air missile system to counter enemy aircraft and anti-ship cruise missiles |
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Indigenous Systems |
●Power generation and distribution system, AC, Steering System, and Stabilisers developed by private industry |
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Missiles |
●Armed with Russian-made Klub-N anti-ship missiles or BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles |
Talwar-class Frigates
- The Talwar-class frigates are a series of stealthy guided-missile frigates designed for the Indian Navy.
- These warships combine stealth features with advanced weaponry and sensors, offering a blend of firepower, survivability, and versatility.
- The Talwar-class frigates are equipped to perform a variety of roles, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and air defense.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Consider the following statements regarding INS Triput:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A.1 and 2 only B.2 and 3 only C.1 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3 Answer: A |
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