| Bangaram-class patrol vessel | |
|---|---|
| Class overview | |
| Name: | Bangaram class |
| Builders: | Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers |
| Operators: |
 Indian Navy |
| Preceded by: | Trinkat class |
| Succeeded by: | Car Nicobar class |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Patrol vessels |
| Displacement: | 260 tons (full load)[1] |
| Length: | 46 meters |
| Beam: | 7.5 meters |
| Propulsion: | 2 x MTU 4000 M90 engines (7492hp) |
| Speed: | 30 knots (56 km/h) |
| Complement: | 33 |
| Armament: | 1 x CRN-91 (2A42 Medak) 30mm gun |
The Bangaram class patrol vessels of the Indian Navy are designed for interdiction against fast moving surface vessels and for search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone. They are named after Bangaram in Lakshadweep.
The vessels are designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The diesel generators on board are supplied by Cummins India. The electronic equipment on board is from Bharat Electronics Limited, ECIL and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Ships of the class[]
| Name | Pennant | Homeport | Launched | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Bangaram | T65 | Port Blair | 11 December 2004 | 10 February 2006 | Active |
| INS Bitra | T66 | Port Blair | 14 December 2004 | 28 March 2006 | Active |
| INS Batti Malv | T67 | Visakhapatnam | 28 June 2005 | 31 July 2006 | Active |
| INS Baratang | T68 | Port Blair | 6 August 2005 | 12 September 2006 | Active |
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