Nilgiri (Leander) Class
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The Indian Navy built 6 Leander Class frigates from 1972-1981 at Mazagaon Dock Mumbai. Leander Class frigates, also known as Nilgiri class frigates, form the 14th Frigate Squadron. 4 ships are in service, and two have been decommissioned.
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[edit] Specifications
- Displacement: 2682 tons standard, 2962 tons full load
- Length: 113.38m
- Beam: 13.1m
- Draught: 4.27m
- Machinery: Two 550 psi boilers, two 30,000 hp motors and two shafts.
- Speed: 28 knots
- Range: 4000 tons at 12 knots
- Armament:
- Complement: 300 (20 officers)
[edit] Ships
| Name | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|
| INS Nilgiri (F33) | 23 June 1972 | 1996 |
| INS Himgiri (F34) | 23 November 1974 | 06 May 2005 |
| INS Udaygiri (F35) | 18 February 1976 | |
| INS Dunagiri (F36) | 05 May 1977 | |
| INS Taragiri (F41) | 16 May 1980 | |
| INS Vindhyagiri (F42) | 08 July 1981 |
