Indian Navy puts out RFI for next-gen missile vessel

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The Indian Navy's (IN's) Directorate of Ship Production has issued a request for information (RfI) relating to six Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) under the 'Buy (Indian)/Buy and Make (Indian)' category of the Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) 2013.

The RfI, issued in early February, aims to "finalise the specifications of the NGMVs to meet the Indian Navy's requirements," after which requests for proposal (RfPs) will be issued to selected vendors.

The RfI stipulates that the IN only welcomes responses from vendors that meet certain "minimum qualifying criteria" including the key stipulation that it should be a shipyard that has built "vessel(s) of similar specifications".
 

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OPERATIONAL / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR
NEXT GENERATION MISSILE VESSELS (NGMVs)


1. Aim of RFI To finalise the specifications of Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) to meet the Indian
Navy's requirements.
2. Capabilities of NGMV
The main capabilities that NGMVs are envisaged to possess are Surface warfare capabilities,
low RADAR, acoustic, magnetic and IR signature, high endurance and credible AMD/AA
capability.
3. Dimensions Beam/ Length - Commensurate with the draught and displacement of the ship.
4. Displacement As per design
5. Draught < 5.0 m
6. Hull Form Single hull construction based on proven hull form or supported by adequate model
testing for resistance, propulsion, manoeuvring and sea-keeping.
7. Complement The ship would have a complement of approx 11 officers, 02 U/T Officers and approx 80 sailors.
8. Range &Speed (a) The range of ship should be not less than 2800 nm at sustained economical speed and
1000 Nm at max speed.
(b) Max speed of the ship should not be less than 35 kn.
(c) The max-sustained speed should not be less than 25 kn.
(d) The ship should be capable of operating at low speed of ten knots for atleast 08 hrs
continuously. Restriction in engine hours should not be an overbearing consideration, to enable
flexibility in tasking
9. Endurance (a) The ship should be able to sustain at sea at economical speed for a minimum of 10 days
without Operational Turn Around OTR (with 25 % reserve fuel remaining onboard).
(b) The ship should also have the ability to undertake astern fuelling from Tanker/ Capital
ships to increase endurance.
10. Propulsion The propulsion system should be able to provide the requisite power to weight ratio required
for the ship. The propulsion system should also cater for greater endurance and operations in low
speed regimes during Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) or Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ) patrols. The main engines should be capable of achieving the rated speed at 85% MCR of
the engine. The propulsion system should be suitably designed to meet the stealth requirements
of the ship. The ships MCR should have automated and remote monitoring and indication and
control capability for all machinery including PGD.
11. Auxiliaries Auxiliary systems like AC, refrigeration and ventilation, fire main, salvage, ballast and other
relevant auxiliary systems as per class requirements and considered necessary for meeting
operational requirements to be provided.
12. IPMS The Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) shall be dual redundant Gigabit Ethernet
Network, distributed architecture system covering the ship machinery and systems. The
purpose of the integrated system shall be to provide control and monitoring of the propulsion
machinery, power generation and distribution, auxiliary machinery and Damage control (NBCD)
machinery and systems through corresponding sub-systems.
13. Power Generation and Distribution
(a) An independent APMS system with switchboard should be provided to cater for
100% reserve power and redundancy vis-a-vis maximum electrical load envisaged at any
operating regimes of the ship assuming an ideal loading of generators to 80% of the nominal
rating. Growth margin is to be catered as per IN policy, subject to a minimum of 10% of the
estimated value. The APMS system is to be suitably interfaced with IPMS.
(b) Generators should be suitable for unattended parallel operation.
(c) The electrical system and machinery and associated equipment shall conform to Naval
standards over and above classification rules.
(d) The following power supplies are to be made available onboard the ship:-
Ser Voltage Freq Phase Remarks
(i) 415V 50 HZ 3 Phase Main
Supply
(ii) 230V AC 50 Hz 1 Phase From
415V 3ph 4 wire
system
(iii) 24V DC -
(iv) Converted
Supplies
As per the requirement
14. Emergency DA Emergency DA to be provided to cater for emergency power supply to communication and other
equipment. Emergency Generator, conforming to specification EED-Q-242(R2) is to be provided.
15. Conversion Machinery
Suitable conversion machinery/equipment to provide requisite quality converted supplies
to be provided as per IN policy.
16. RO Plant The ship should be fitted with atleast two RO plants of capacity not less than 20 T/day and water
storage capacity of at least 50 T to enable sustenance when the ship is employed in
shallow waters (up to 20 m depth).
17. Cold and Cool Rooms
Cold and Cool rooms to carry fresh victuals for at least 15 days and dry provision store to keep
rations for at least 30 days should be provided.
18. Weapons
(a) SSM Complex-The ship should carry a minimum of 08 SSMs.
(b) SAM System-The ship should be fitted with a Point Defence Missile System (PDMS) for
providing credible near 360-degree Anti Missile Defence (AMD) coverage to the ship. It should
be able to engage sea-skimming missiles, flying 3-5 m above sea level, upto a max speed of 3
Mach.
(c) MR Gun System- A Gun with stealth features having range not less than 15 km and
capability to carry out Surface to surface, Air to Air and Anti Missile Defence (AMD)
engagements should be fitted. It should have the facility to be remoted using Fire Control Radars
(FCR) as well as EO (Electro-Optical) sight.
(d) CIWS- The Close In Weapon System (CIWS) should be both radar and EO (Electro Optically)
guided to double up as Low Intensity Maritime Operation (LIMO) weapon. The placement of
CIWS should be such that it provides near 360-degree Anti Missile Defence (AMD) protection
without requirement of course alteration.
(e) Chaff-The ship should be fitted with suitable chaff system to provide credible passive ECM
capability against incoming missiles. It should be capable of firing chaff in all round direction in distraction, seduction and centroid modes.
(f) Small Arms- As per allowance.
(g) Low Intensity Maritime Operation Weapons-The ship should be fitted with following weapons
for Low Intensity Maritime Operation:-
(i) Two SRG with suitable system.
(ii) Acoustic Warning Device.
(iii)High power search lights with remote activation and Control.
19. Sensors
(a) Passive Detection System-An Infra Red Search and Track (IRST) system should be fitted
onboard. The system should be integrated with all gun mountings and should have the facility for
interfacing with Combat Management Sytem (CMS).
(b) Surveillance Radars-The ship should be fitted with one each Surface and Air surveillance
radar for early warning and Fire Control Radars (FCR) for target indication to all its weapons.
(c) Combat Management System-The ship is to be fitted with an integrated Combat
Management System (CMS) for network centric operations and quick response for situations at
sea. The ship should also have a Ship Data Network (SDN), which should form the backbone for
networking all weapons, sensors, SHHD equipment and integrating the CMS to enable exchange
of data between ship borne systems. Networks like IPMS, IBS and ACCS are to be interfaced to
SDN via suitable gateways, if required.
(i) Voice Communication System (VCS)-The VCS for internal communication is to be
analog and thus not interfaced with SDN.
(ii) Administrative LAN (ALAN)-The ship is to be fitted with an integrated ALAN system for
networking all offices and accommodation spaces. The ALAN is to be independent of SDN.
(d) Navigation Systems-All the latest navigational aids should be available onboard the ship, viz.
Integrated Bridge System (IBS), ECDIS, AIS, LRIT, DGPS, COTS radar with good ARPA
displays etc. The systems fitted should comply with the latest IMO regulations. Standard Naval
IFF system would also be part of the fit.(e) CCTV. The CCTV camera are to be provided as follows:-
(i) Forward Section. One Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera each on Port and Stbd side, at
a suitable location on the Yard Arm covering the forward section.
(ii) Gangway Monitorinq. One fixed camera each on port and stbd side, near the
gangway for monitoring activities.
(iii) Aft Section. One fixed camera on the main mast.
facing aft covering the rear section.
20. Communication & EW Outfit
The ship should have an Advanced Composite Communication Suite (ACCS) integrating all
communication equipment to the communication data-bus. The number of aerials should be
limited by using the concept of 'common aerial working' or similar concept. The ACCS should be
fully compatible with the data link equipment. The communication and EW equipment outfit is to
be as follows:-
(a) Sufficient V/UHF sets.
(b) SATCOM (fixed & Portable) equipment on indigenous satellite as well as
INMARSAT.
(c) VLF (for reception of VLF broadcast and plot transfer) equipment.
(d) HF sets for long distance two-way communication i.e receive HF digital broadcast and
transmit high speed digital messages and plots.
(e) Equipment which are part of IMO regulations.
(f) An EW suite consisting of an ESM system capable of detecting emitters in the
frequency range of 0.4 GHz to 40 GHz.
(g) COMINT system with direction finding in the frequency range of 30 MHZ to 3 GHZ,
capable of detecting various types of modern radar and communication equipment
waveforms.(h) Cryptographic equipment.
(j) Speech secrecy and data security equipment.
(k) Portable HF and V/UHF equipment.
(l) DAT recorder.
(m) Visual Signalling equipment.
21. Network Centric Tools
All the latest Network Centric Warfare (NCW) tools and equipment should be available in the
ship, economically designed and fitted to save on space.
22. Op Cycle
The operational duration of the ship between two consecutive refits is to be minimum 18 months.
23. Degaussing
The ship should have computerised tri-axial DG system catering for automatic compensation
with ship's RLG. Automatic compensation for ship's heading, and manual latitude correction up
to 70 deg N/S latitude.
24. Sea Worthiness
(a) The ship should be capable of the following:-
(i) Operational sea worthiness upto sea state 3.
(ii) Survivabilty upto Sea State 7.
(iii) Transit on all headings upto Sea State 4 and most suitable heading in Sea state 5.
(b) The vessel should be built as per IN policy on shock grading.
25. Stability
(a) The vessel should satisfy the stability requirements for
both intact and damaged condition, including growth margins
as per NES 109 - 2000 for Naval vessels in military role.
(b) Should be fitted with stabilisers.
26. Habitability
Habitability to be iaw NES 107 and IHQ MoD(N) guidelines. Latest ship design concepts with
respect to Ergonomics / functional aspects and Crew comfort are to be adopted. Equipment is to
be sited so as to cause least disturbance to crew in operational compartments and messes. Modular and ergonomically designed furniture should be fitted onboard the ship. Light weight
composite materials may also be used. The bunkerage is to be provided for 110% of
ship's complement (80 sailors + 13 officers).
27. Ammunitions,Magazines & Launchers
The magazines, as listed below, are to be provided:-
(a) Surface to Surface Missile
(b) Point Defence Missile System (PDMS)
(c) Medium Range Gun
(d) Close in Weapon System (CIWS)
(e) Chaff
(f) Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADs)
(g) Hand Grenade and Scare Charge Lockers
(h) RU lockers for Small arms
28. Stealth
The design of the ship should incorporate stealth features to minimise RCS and IR signatures.
IR suppression features should be added onto the ship's exhaust system. Stealth fittings should
be considered. The hull is to be made of DMR 249A steel and the superstructure is to be made
of DMR 249A steel/ Aluminium. Shock mounts and low vibrations to ensure low acoustic noise
should also be an integral part of the design.
29. Boats
The following are to be provided:-
(a) One Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RIB) (4.7 m).
(b) One Gemini craft with wooden chocks for stowage.
(c) One OBM tank for stowage/cleaning of OBMs.
(d) RIB to be re-configurable for LIMO role with provision for fitting LMG/MMG.
(e) RIB is to be provided with monsoon gear covers, which can be used even when the
boats are onboard.
30. Davits
The ship is to be provided with one single arm davit each for lowering / hoisting of RIB.
31. NBCD
The ship should be designed to pass through an NBCD fallout area and should therefore be
designed with citadels with Total Atmospheric Control System (TACS) and AFUs. It should have the following in addition:-
(a) Addressable fire, flood, smoke and gas (in selected compartments) alarm systems.
(b) Magazine automatic fire fighting systems with independent sensors.
(c) Compartment flood, fire and smoke monitoring and alarm systems.
(d) Fixed major fire fighting systems (Watermist) in all machinery compartments along with
standby fire fighting system.
(e) Fire fighting system integrated with the addressable fire detection system based on
new age extinguishing agents for entire ship.
(f) Independent Damage Control Headquarters (DCHQ) for controlling all NBC/ DC and FF
system and their monitoring and indication.
(g) Automatic galley fire fighting system.
(h) Ship Installed Radiac System (SIRS).
(j) Automatic fire detection and fire fighting system in helo hangar.
(k) Battle Damage Control System (BDCS).
(I) Pre-wetting system.
(n) Adequate provisioning of DC and FF lockers throughout the ship for part stowage of CNAL
items.
(p) Provision of fixed smoke extraction fans in each zones with multiple intake points and
remotely operated from DCHQ.
(q) Provisioning of emergency bulkhead connections.
(r) Provision for fixed shores in all red risk zone hatches.
32. Watertight and Gas tight Integrity
(a) Water tight boundaries are to be in accordance with NES 876, issue 1 regarding surface
ship subdivision and NES-109-2000, issue 4 Part 1 for ships stability. All watertight boundaries
should extend upto V line and all openings below the V line should be watertight. Other openings
may be air/weather tight depending on design.
(b) Air pressure test to be done in accordance with INBR 31 and IHQ MoD(N) guidelines.
(c) Citadels to be provided and tested as per Naval standards. Ventilation is to be
iaw NES 102. Total atmospheric Control System (TACS) is to be provided.
33. Rules and Regulations
The international conventions and regulations , as listed below and as applicable, are to be
applied as far as the operability of the ship as military vessel allows it:-
(a) International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
(b) 1972 International Convention for Prevention of Collision at Sea.(c) International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) along with
IMO Regulations MEPC 159/55 for sewage, galley waste, garbage disposal etc.
(d) ICOS (IMO- International Code of Signals)
(e) ISO 9943 - Ventilation and Air - Treatment of Galleys and Pantries with Cooking
Appliances
(f) Effluent/emission treatment for overboard and underwater discharges and
funnel discharges, commensurate with the International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from ships 1973, Protocol 1978.
(g) Rules of Navigation and Tonnage Regulations for Suez and Panama Canal
Authorities, including Measurement.
(h) International Convention on Load lines, 1966 and the International Convention on
Tonnage Measurement.
(j) Growth Margin to be in accordance with NES 109 criteria for warships
(k) Classification Standards-The ship is to be built as per ABS/ BV/ DNV/ GL/ LR/ RINA
classification society rules.

http://www.irfc-nausena.nic.in/rfi/RFI_NGMV_02Feb15.pdf
 

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Did a quick comparison with probable candidates from the existing world fleet to find the best mix as of now what i see is that our best bet is either a faster Steregushcy or SA'AR 72 type platform.
 

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Israel calls it corvette, we call it a missile boat and our corvettes are much larger!

We make our own missile boats or patrol vessels don't we. Saryu class doesn't fit this? Or may be make next class of such warships in India. Pipavav or GSL can make them


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Why not invest in SSNs with cruise missiles firing capability.
 

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Why not invest in SSNs with cruise missiles firing capability.
We are also buying SSNs. I reckon what you meant to ask was why are we buying missile boats at all?
Because we need numbers and because we don't want to use a billion dollar +SSN for each small missile launching job. each SSN is going to cost us minimum five to six times what a missile boat will.
 

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Did a quick comparison with probable candidates from the existing world fleet to find the best mix as of now what i see is that our best bet is either a faster Steregushcy or SA'AR 72 type platform.

It's not visible..any higher resolution available :lehappy:
 

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We are also buying SSNs. I reckon what you meant to ask was why are we buying missile boats at all?
Because we need numbers and because we don't want to use a billion dollar +SSN for each small missile launching job. each SSN is going to cost us minimum five to six times what a missile boat will.
We are not buying SSNs. We will be building them. It depends on the objective of the mission which decides whether it be launched from ship or submarine.

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Do we have supply ships and reloader vessels in sufficient numbers to support this many ships? I have not seen any recent RFI or RFP issued for induction of those vessels, nor any indigenous project.
 

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Israel calls it corvette, we call it a missile boat and our corvettes are much larger!

We make our own missile boats or patrol vessels don't we. Saryu class doesn't fit this? Or may be make next class of such warships in India. Pipavav or GSL can make them


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Both the Saryu and the Kamorta do not have any currently installed SSM or SAM system. Also they're both upto ten knots slower than desired. I guess we could look at redesigning them to fit the parameters required.
PIPAVAV will probably push for a Sterugushcy derivative or a design from DCNS given their association with DCNS and the Russians.
 

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Both the Saryu and the Kamorta do not have any currently installed SSM or SAM system. Also they're both upto ten knots slower than desired. I guess we could look at redesigning them to fit the parameters required.
PIPAVAV will probably push for a Sterugushcy derivative or a design from DCNS given their association with DCNS and the Russians.
I don't think it will be difficult to install SAMs or SSMs on Saryu or Kamorta. We have Prithvi fired from OPVs


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Was just looking through some more data. The Malaysians seem to be building a stretched GOWIND 2500 that would fit our proposal as well.
That said an Incheon class or Gepard class frigate fits this RFP well.
 

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I don't think it will be difficult to install SAMs or SSMs on Saryu or Kamorta. We have Prithvi fired from OPVs


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Installing them while maintain stealth is the key.
The naval Prithvi (Dhanush) was tested from the Sukanya class. This was done as a stopgap measure for a naval nuclear option until we got our SSBN working. There are no OPVs currently deployed with DHANUSH on board.
 

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Do we have supply ships and reloader vessels in sufficient numbers to support this many ships? I have not seen any recent RFI or RFP issued for induction of those vessels, nor any indigenous project.
The govt on July 20 2014 cleared a proposal to buy five more fleet support ships. The RFP for the same is open to public and private yards.
Incidentally this was among the first items cleared by the hon'ble FM in the first ever defence acquisition council meet.
 

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Installing them while maintain stealth is the key.
The naval Prithvi (Dhanush) was tested from the Sukanya class. This was done as a stopgap measure for a naval nuclear option until we got our SSBN working. There are no OPVs currently deployed with DHANUSH on board.
Still the point is. we can get SAMs & SSMs on board these warships


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Managed to locate the RFP , read on below!


Functions of FSS The FSS should be capable of :
  • Transfer FOLs to all Naval Surface units while underway at sea, using the abeam and stern transfer methods.
  • Transfer all types of Stores, Victuals and Personnel to naval units, while underway at sea.
Dimensions The principal dimensions of the ship should be:
  • Length Overall - About 200 m.
  • Beam Max - About 25 m.
Displacement The ship should have a displacement of approximately 40,000 tons in the fully loaded condition.
Draft Max 10 m
Speed The ship should have the following designed speeds:
  • Not less than 20 knots of Maximum Continuous speed, at a mbient temperatures upto 40 deg C, in the fully laden condition upto Sea State 3 and while less than six months out of dock.
  • An economical speed of 15 knots.
  • RAS speed of 12-16 knots.
Propulsion The ship is to have Diesel propulsion (CODAD), with a single shaft configuration with CPP.
Aviation Facilities Helo deck to handle Multi Role Helicopter.
Complement About 190 with 24 officers.
Hull Form The ship is to be double hulled. The ship is to be built in accordance with IRS Classification Society Standards, for hull.
Endurance The vessel must be able to perform a 60 day mission with capability to operate for an extended mission on requirement. The designed minimum endurance of the ship should as follows (with 25 % balance fuel left onboard):
  • 12,000 nautical miles at 16 knots.
  • 9,000 nautical miles at 20 knots.
Service The ship should have a service life of 30 years.
Sea Worthiness
  • Should be seaworthy up to Sea State 8.
  • Should be capable of operating helicopter in Sea State 5 on favourable headings.
  • The combat systems should be operable up to Sea State 5.
  • Should be able to survive on the best heading up to Sea State 9.
  • Should be seaworthy after discharging all fuel and stores onboard.
  • Should possess ballast capability.
  • Should be capable of carrying out RAS up to sea state 5.
  • The ship should meet all stability criteria as stipulated in NES 109.
Construction Material The main hull would be constructed of all welded steel DMR249A or equivalent. Modern polymer paints approved by IHQ MoD (N) are to be used throughout the ship.
Automation Automation in hotel/ domestic services, ship’s husbandry, maintenance, logistics and management service is to be maximised. Power automation is also to be provided.
Deck Design As far as possible, the tank top deck should be the main weather deck with RAS deck on 01 deck. The bridge design should cater for bridge wings. Equipment on bridge should be similar in build and flush with each other with no unseemly projections. Alleyways should be wide and devoid of any projections to the extent feasible.
Hull Protection Cathodic protection is to be provided by means of an ICCP system. The system should have active shaft grounding and protection against ELFE and UEP. In addition to ICCP system for hull protection, an anode based corrosion and anti fouling system for the ship’s sea water systems is to be provided. Sacrificial anodes are also required to be provided in addition to ICCP system
Stability Growth margin (for KG and displacement) should be iaw Defstan 02-109 Issue 4 dated Apr 2000. The stability criteria must be achieved at completion of build and for a subsequent period of at least 10 years without operational limitations such as liquid loading restrictions
Pumping Capacity (Min)
  • LSHSD 2400 TPH
  • Aviation Fuel 1200 TPH
  • Fresh water 750 TPH
  • Distilled water 750 TPH
Fluid Capacity (Min)
  • 20,000 tons of LSHSD.
  • 2500 tons of AVCAT.
  • 1000 tons of Fresh water.
  • 1400 tons of Feed water.
Jackstay Rig The heavy Jackstay for transfer of a load up to 2 tons. A Cargo Drop Reel (CDR) is required to be provided for Heavy Jackstay. The light Jackstay rigs on either side are also to be fitted with auto tension winches to transfer loads up to 250 kg.
Cargo Lift The ship should have dedicated cargo lifts for cargo spare gear, ammunition and stores.
ASW
  • The ship is to be fitted for the indigenous Advanced Torpedo Defence System (ATDS)
  • One Expendable Conductivity Depth Temperature Profile launcher is to be fitted in the aft section
  • A store for storing the ASW ammunition
Gunnery
  • The ship is to be fitted with 2 Nos 30 mm Guns and 02 Nos 12.7 mm guns
  • The ship is to be fitted with 04 chaff launchers
Navigational Equipment
  • Integrated Bridge system
  • CCTV system
  • Advanced Composite Communication system
  • 02 X I Band COTS radar
  • 01 X E/F band COTS radar
  • 01 X Log, 02 X Echo sounders
Other requirements
  • Auto pilot
  • IFF system
  • Helicopter control
Communication The ship will have an Advance Composite Communication System (ACCS) integrating all external and internal communication equipment in all modes (voice, video, IP based data) to be communication data-bus. The ship would also be fitted with all commercial grade communication system and communication sets as mandated for military operation
ESM Ship shall be fitted modern ESM system and COMINT system
Towing Arrangements The ship should be capable of towing another vessel of the same size. Complete arrangements for towing aft and being towed forward are to be provided.
Davits Davits are to be provided for boats and to lift stores including light combat equipment
Boats Ship shall be fitted with Totally enclosed self-righting lifeboats (to be per SOLAS regulations) a nd sufficient number of military grade boats
Aviation The ship is to be designed to carry and operate one Multi Role Helicopter. The ship should be Capable of staging through Helicopters upto a max of 16 tons
Helicopter Traversing System The helicopter traversing system will be used to secure and maneuver the helicopter from the landing area to the hangar in all weather conditions for which the ship is designed.
Bow Thrusters . Bow Thrusters commensurate with the size/ tonnage, design should be catered for.
Power Generation Ship’s power supply requirement should be met through Shaft generators and Diesel Generators of adequate capacity and required redundancy. Suitably rated Emergency DAs located appropriately, should also be provided.
Shafting and Stern Gear Double line shafting with Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) (only in case of CODAD) is to be provided.
IPMS An Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), is to be provided, capable of controlling and monitoring main propulsion system components, DAs, auxiliaries and ship systems including Damage Control Systems
Delivery Period First vessel in 36 Months followed by one vessel every six months.
 

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Still the point is. we can get SAMs & SSMs on board these warships


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It would still need extensive redesign to do the same while maintaining stealth characteristics.
You simply cannot bolt a club B container onto the deck and retain stealth.
 

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It would still need extensive redesign to do the same while maintaining stealth characteristics.
You simply cannot bolt a club B container onto the deck and retain stealth.
Off course. Like a Sukanya-A or something which takes care of all that. But it's not a bad idea to saturate the Arabian Sea & BoB with these small ships with some deadly weapons


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Off course. Like a Sukanya-A or something which takes care of all that. But it's not a bad idea to saturate the Arabian Sea & BoB with these small ships with some deadly weapons


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We need at least a hundred with a flotilla of twenty each on each coast.
Now imagine if even half the twenty on the konkan coast are carrying eight nirbhay each.Our boys can hit Karachi and gwadar in the morning and celebrate the kills at Goa less than an hour later.
Also imagine that we let it slip that at least five boats on either coast is carrying nuclear tipped LACMs. That would be a massive detterent to the Chinese and the Pakistanis.
 

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