Vadyar-class interceptor craft

Vadyar class of interceptor craft are a series of eight rigid-hulled inflatable boats built by Vadyar Boats Private Limited, Chennai for the Indian Coast Guard.

Hulls of each boat in the series have a length of 6.2 m with a beam of 2.1 m and draught of 0.45 m. With provision for light weaponry and a bulletproof screen for the coxswain, the all-up weight of craft is 2.4 tonnes and is powered by two 40 HP on-board motors, and has a range of 120 nautical miles. The collar of each boat is constructed from closed-cell polyethylene foam contained in a heavy duty armoured polyvinyl covering. This makes puncturing a remote possibility. Even when the outer skin is damaged, the boat is still fully usable as the outer skin can be easily repaired by applying glued patches.