Russia: INS Tarkash Readies for Final Checkup Trial Round

October 22, 2012

Project 11356 frigate INS Tarkash built by JSC Yantar Shipyard for Indian Navy is now getting ready for the final checkup trial round scheduled for Oct 31, having completed acceptance trials, Central Navy Portal reports citing a source from the shipyard.

At the moment, final touches on removal of minor defects, detected on onboard systems amid previous rounds of sea trial are underway. These include hull cleanup activities, followed by interior furnishing of the vessel.

The frigate is expected to be handed over to its owner in November.

Yantar has been building frigates (on Russian classification – escort ships) for Indian Navy since 2006. In total, the shipyard has received order for construction of three frigates – INS Teg (Saber), INS Tarkash (Quiver), and INS Trikand (Bow). Project 11356 was developed by Severnoye Design Bureau subordinate to United Shipbuilding Corporation.

Vessel Particulars:

Length: 124.8 metres

Beam: 15.2 metres

Draught: 4.2 metres

Propulsion: 2 × DS-71 gas turbines and 2 × DT-59 boost turbines, driving two shafts.

Speed: 32 knots

Range: 4,500 miles at 18 knots

Endurance: 30 days

Complement: 220

Crew: 190

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, October 22, 2012