Astravahini-class torpedo recovery vessel

Astravahini class of torpedo recovery vessel are series of naval auxiliary watercraft built by Goa Shipyard Limited and P.S. & Company for the Indian Navy.

They are intended to recover practice torpedoes and mines, fired and laid by ships, submarines and aircraft. The vessels can stow two full-sized torpedoes on deck and two on a recovery ramp.

Specification (A-71 & A-72)

 * Displacement : 110 tonnes
 * Speed : 11 knots
 * Dimension : 28.5*6.1*1.4 meters
 * Engine : 2 Kirloskar MAN 12 cyl. diesels, 2 props. 720 bhp
 * Crew : 13 total