|
INS Kulish Reaches Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base
INS Kulish of the Indian Navy has reached Ream Naval Base in Cambodia as part of the Eastern Fleet’s operational deployment. The development highlights the deployment of a guided missile corvette and its stated operational capabilities.
INS Kulish:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Type and class | INS Kulish comprises a Kora-class corvette of the Indian Navy. |
| Name meaning | The term “Kulish” comprises the meaning “Thunderbolt” in Sanskrit. |
| Design and build | INS Kulish comprises a design and build within India by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). |
| Build period and commissioning | The ship’s construction period comprises 1995–2001, and the commissioning year comprises 2001. |
| Primary weapon | The ship’s primary weapon comprises the Russian-origin Kh-35 Anti-Ship Cruise missile. |
| Sensors and electronics | The ship comprises state-of-the-art sensors and electronic equipment. |
| Operational range | The ship comprises capability to operate at extended ranges up to 2,500 nautical miles without replenishment. |
| Displacement | The ship comprises a displacement of 1,500 tonnes. |
| Propulsion and speed | The ship comprises twin diesel engines generating a maximum speed of 25 knots. |
| Aviation capability | The ship comprises capability to operate the Chetak Helicopter. |
| Weapon systems | The ship comprises modern weapon systems including surface-to-surface missiles, long range guns for delivering attacks on enemy units at sea, and surface-to-air missiles for self-defence. |