INS Satpura Latest News
Indian naval ship Satpura recently arrived in Singapore to participate in a bilateral maritime exercise.
About INS Satpura
- It is an indigenous Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate.
- Built by Mumbai’s Mazagaon Docks Ltd, INS Satpura was delivered to the Indian Navy on 9th July 2011 and was officially commissioned on 20th August 2011.
- It is the second ship under the Project 17 program.
- It is a frontline warship of the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy based at Visakhapatnam.
INS Satpura Features
- It has a length of 142.5 m, a beam of 16.9 m and a draught of 4.5 m.
- Powered by two French Pielstick diesel engines and two General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines, the multi-role frigate is capable of cruising at a maximum speed of 32 knots.
- Moreover, INS Satpura displaces about 4,900 tonnes at normal load and 6,200 tonnes at full load.
- The vessel has the capacity to accommodate around 257 people, including 35 officers.
Source: HT
Last updated on January, 2026
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