INS Tarkash

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The Indian Navy’s frigate INS Tarkash, which has been deployed in the Western Indian Ocean for maritime security operations, has intercepted and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics recently.

About INS Tarkash

• It is a state-of-the-art stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.
• It belongs to the Talwar class of guided missile frigates. These are modified Krivak III-class frigates built by Russia.
• INS Tarkash was built at the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. 
• It was commissioned and inducted into the Indian Navy on November 9, 2012, at Kaliningrad, Russia.
• It is part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet.

INS Tarkash Features

• It uses stealth technologies and a special hull design to ensure a reduced radar cross-section.
• It has a length of 124.8 m, a beam of 15.2 m, and a draught of 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in).
• Top Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph).
• It has been equipped with a weapon sensor that enables it to address threats in all dimensions. 
• It can board one Ka-28 Helix-A antisubmarine helicopter or one Ka-31 Helix-B airborne early warning helicopter.
• Weapons: Supersonic BrahMos missile system, advanced surface-to-air-missile system, upgraded 100mm medium range gun, optically controlled 30mm close-in weapon system, torpedoes, rocket launchers, and advanced electronic warfare/communication suite.

INS Tarkash FAQs

Q1. Which country built INS Tarkash?

Ans. Russia

Q2. INS Tarkash is part of which fleet of the Indian Navy?

Ans. Western Fleet

Q3. Which missile system is one of the primary weapons of INS Tarkash?

Ans. Supersonic BrahMos missile system

Source: TH