Shivalik Class
SHIVALIK CLASS (FRIGATES)
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INS Shivalik (F 47)
Depiction
Two curved swords with a background of red sky and white mountain ranges.
Drawn From
The swords called 'Ramadao' were used in the Shivalik region of India during the 16th century
Means
'Standing Tall and rock solid in fight against adversary' -
INS Satpura (F 48)
Depiction
Two crossed swords. This sword has a blade reinforced with narrow forged strips of steel running down the reverse side and several inches down the edge which gives the blade elasticity, lightness and strength.
Drawn From
Swords called' Khanda', is a weapon predominantly used in eastern parts of Satpuras in India.
Means
"Ready to fight with Enormous strength and Fearlessness' -
INS Sahyadri (F 49)
Depiction
Two crossed swords. Each has a crown blade at the tip wrapped around a spike. In the background are depicted the blue sky and brown mountain ranges.
Drawn From
The swords are known by the name as 'Gurj'. This type of swords are linked with extensive usage by Marathas of India
Means
'The Fearless'
Capabilities / Features | Info | Information |
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Displacement (Tonnes) | Full load | 6200 ton |
Standard | 5300 tons | |
Dimension | Length Overall | 142.5 M |
Beam | 16.9 M | |
Speed (knots) | 30 | |
Complement | 257 (35 officers) |