An indigenously built Torpedo Launch and Recovery Vessel ‘INS Astradharini’ joined Indian Navy

Indigenous torpedo launch and recovery vessels into the Indian Navy

Ques: Which of the following indigenously built Torpedo Launch and Recovery Vessel commissioned to Indian navy recently?

a. INS Saryu
b. INS Trikand
c. INS Kaveri
d. INS Astradharini

Ans: d

Related facts:

  • An indigenously built Torpedo Launch and Recovery Vessel ‘INS Astradharini’, was commissioned on 06th October 2015 in Visakhapatnam.
  • The design of the Astradharini was a collaborative effort of NSTL, M/s Shoft Shipyard and IIT Kharagpur.
  • 95% of the ship’s systems are of indigenous design.
  • Having a length of 50 m, the vessel is capable to do speeds up to 15 Knots.
  • The ship also has modern power generation and distribution, navigation and communication systems.

Reference:

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