INS Kulish

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Recently, Indian Navy’s guided missile corvette INS Kulish reached Ream Naval Base in Cambodia as part of the Eastern Fleet’s operational deployment. 

About INS Kulish

• It is a Kora-class corvette of the Indian Navy.
• The Kulish meaning is Thunderbolt in Sanskrit.
• It was built from 1995-2001 and commissioned in 2001.
• Designed by: It has been designed & built within India by Indian shipbuilders Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers [GRSE].
• Features
  • Their primary weapon is the Russian-origin Kh-35 Anti-Ship Cruise missile.
  • It has state-of-the-art sensors and electronic equipment, and is capable of operating at extended ranges up to 2,500 nautical miles without replenishment.
  • Displacement Capacity: The ship has a displacement of 1,500 tonnes.
  • It is powered by twin diesel engines generating a maximum speed of 25 knots.
  • The capability to operate Chetak Helicopter gives the ship extra flexibility in discharge of its duties.
  • It is armed with modern weapon systems, which include surface-to-surface missiles, and long range guns for delivering attacks on enemy units at sea and surface to air missiles for self-defence.

Source: PIB

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