Shardul Class Indian Amphibious Warfare Vessel
Shardul Class
Amphibious Warfare Vessel
Other
Basic Information
Name
Shardul Class Indian Amphibious Warfare Vessel
Designation
Shardul Class
Alternate Designation
Shardul Class
Equipment Type
Amphibious Warfare Vessel
Manufacturer
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The Shardul Class Indian Amphibious Warfare Vessel accompany expeditionary forces during assaults on beaches.
Ground Specifications
Crew
145
Main Weapon
CRN-91 anti-aircraft guns
Max Speed
30.0 km/h
Variants
Shardul
Commissioned: 2007
Status: Active
Kesari
Commissioned: 2008
Status: Active
Airavat
Commissioned: 2009
Status: Active
System
Alternative Designation
Shardul Class
Type
Amphibious Warfare Vessel
Builder
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Crew
145 Enlisted; 11 Officers
Cargo Capacity
The ship can carry 11 main battle tanks, 10 army vehicles and 500 troops (excluding the ship’s crew) for amphibious operations and can achieve a speed of 15.8 knots. The ships also carry four landing craft vehicle personnel (LCVP) on board, which can be used for the landing of troops.
Note
The vessel will be capable of beaching for disembarkation of army vehicles and troops.
Dimensions
Length
125.0 m
Height
INA
Beam
17.5 m
Draft
4.0 m
Displacement, Fully Loaded
5,650 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 x Kirloskar PA6 STC engines
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
INA
Maximum Speed
16 kn (30 km/h)
Main Weapon System
Note
Weapons onboard include surface-to-air missile & chaff launchers, a pair of WM-18 rocket launchers (manufactured by Larson & Toubro) and CRN-91 anti-aircraft guns (naval version of the 30mm Medak gun made in Secunderabad) mounted on stabilised optronic pedestals with a range of about 5 km and can fire at the rate of 500 rounds per minute.
Radar Systems
Note
INA
Aircraft
Facilities
The ship is also provided with helicopter landing facilities to accommodate the Sea King Mk.42 helicopter or the HAL Dhruv helicopter.
Helicopters
1 x Sea King Mk.42 helicopter or 1 x HAL Dhruv helicopter.
Protection
Countermeasures
Chaff Launchers
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Note
The vessels will be fitted with a propulsion remote control and battle damage control systems for efficient operation and control at sea. If required, it can act as a hospital ship and as a modified fleet tanker for stern re-fuelling of other naval vessels.
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
125 m
Width
17.5 m
Height
—
Weight
5650000 kg
Operators (1)
India
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