INS Tarkash

INS Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has arrived in Port Victoria, Seychelles, during its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The news highlights the ship’s class, build origin, and key operational and weapon features.

INS Tarkash (Talwar-class Guided Missile Frigate):

Dimension	Key Details
Platform type	INS Tarkash comprises a state-of-the-art stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.
Class and sequence	INS Tarkash comprises the second of three Talwar-class guided missile frigates.
Design origin	The Talwar-class guided missile frigates are designed and built in Russia.
Class derivation	The Talwar-class guided missile frigates comprise a modified version of the Krivak III-class frigate.
Shipyard and location	INS Tarkash has been built by the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia.
Commissioning and command	INS Tarkash has been commissioned into Indian Navy service on 9 November 2012 at Kaliningrad, and has joined the Western Naval Command on 27 December 2012.
Displacement	INS Tarkash displaces 3,850 tonnes.
Dimensions	INS Tarkash comprises a length of 124.8 m, a beam of 15.2 m, and a draught of 4.2 m.
Speed and endurance	INS Tarkash comprises maximum speeds in excess of 30 knots, and a range of 4,500 miles or 30 days.
Complement	INS Tarkash comprises a complement of 253 personnel.
Propulsion	INS Tarkash is powered by four gas turbines.
Weapon-sensor system	INS Tarkash is equipped with a weapon sensor that enables it to address threats in all dimensions.
Stealth features	INS Tarkash uses stealth technologies and a special hull design to ensure a reduced radar cross-section.
Helicopter capability	INS Tarkash can board one Ka-28 Helix-A antisubmarine helicopter or one Ka-31 Helix-B airborne early warning helicopter.
Weapon suite	INS Tarkash carries weaponry comprising advanced surface-to-air missiles, 100 mm calibre guns, close-range guns, torpedoes, rocket launchers, and associated fire control systems.
Missile fit and differentiation	INS Tarkash is equipped with BrahMos missiles instead of the Klub-N missiles, which makes it different from the earlier flight of Talwar-class ships.