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News: Indian Naval Ship INS Trikand will participate in the 58th National Day celebrations of Mauritius.
About INS Trikand
- INS Trikand is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.
- It is the last of the three “Follow-On Talwar Class” frigates.
- Built by: It was built in the Russian Federation.
- Commission year: It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2013.
- Features:
- Combat Suite: It is equipped with a state-of-the-art combat suite featuring the supersonic BRAHMOS missile system, Shtil Surface-to-Air missiles, the upgraded A190 medium-range gun, and an Electro-Optical 30 mm Close-in Weapon System.
- It also carries advanced anti-submarine weapons, including torpedoes and rockets, along with a sophisticated Electronic Warfare system.
- Combat Management System: The weapons and sensors are integrated through a Combat Management System ‘Trebovanie-M’, which enables the ship to simultaneously neutralise multiple surface, sub-surface and air threats.
- Stealth Feature: It also incorporates innovative features to reduce radar, magnetic and acoustic signatures, which have earned this class of ships the sobriquet of ‘Stealth’ frigates.
- Speed: It is powered by four gas turbines and is capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots.
- It can carry an integrated Kamov 31 helicopter, which is best suited for airborne early warning roles.
- Other ships of Talwar-class frigates:
- INS Talwar
- INS Trishul
- INS Tabar
- INS Teg
- INS Tarkash
- INS Trikand
- INS Tushil
- INS Tamal
- INS Triput
- INS Tushil
