INS Taragiri Latest News
Recently, INS Taragiri was delivered to the Indian Navy at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), Mumbai.
About INS Taragiri
- It is the fourth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL).
- It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate that was part of the Indian Naval fleet.
- It is designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB).
Features of INS Taragiri
- P17A ships are fitted with an advanced weapon and sensor suite compared to the P17 (Shivalik) class.
- Propulsion: It is configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants, comprising a diesel engine and a gas turbine that drive a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft, and state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).
- Weapon suit: The potent weapon and sensors suite comprises BrahMos SSM, MFSTAR and MRSAM complex, 76mm SRGM, and a combination of 30 mm and 12.7 mm close-in weapon systems, along with rockets and torpedoes for anti-submarine warfare.
What is Project 17A?
- It was launched by the defence forces of India to construct a series of stealth guided-missile frigates.
- Under the Project 17A programme, four ships by Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and three by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) are being built.
Source: PIB
INS Taragiri FAQs
Q1: What is the name of the project under which INS Taragiri is being built?
Ans: Project 17A
Q2: Who is the builder of INS Taragiri?
Ans: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
