Khukri-class Corvette

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The Khukri-class (Project 25) are guided-missile corvettes built for the Indian Navy, the predecessor design to the later, larger Kora-class, providing coastal anti-surface and limited air-defence capability since the late 1980s.[1]

Design

Khukri-class corvettes displace 1,423 tons full load, measuring 91.1 m in length with a 10.5 m beam and 4 m draught. Powered by two SEMT Pielstick/Kirloskar 18 PA6V 280 diesel engines producing 14,400 PS, the class achieves speeds of 24 knots, with a complement of 112 personnel including 12 officers.[1]

Specifications

Type Guided-missile corvette (Project 25)
Displacement 1,423 t (full load)
Length / Beam / Draught 91.1 m / 10.5 m / 4 m
Propulsion 2× Pielstick/Kirloskar 18 PA6V 280 diesels, 14,400 PS
Speed 24 knots
Complement 112 (12 officers)
Successor class Kora-class (Project 25A)
User Indian Navy

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “Khukri-class corvette.”