Khukri-class
Summary
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Corvette |
| Subtype | Missile corvette |
| Manufacturer | Mazagon Dock Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers |
| Year commissioned | 1989 |
| Units | P49 KHUKRI, P46 KUTHAR, P44 KIRPAN, P47 KHANJAR, P61 KORA, P62 KIRCH, P63 KULISH, P64 KARMUKH |
| Current operators | 🇮🇳 India |
Description
The Khukri-class corvettes form a class of warships within the Indian Navy, conceptualized as a replacement for the aging Petya II-class corvettes. Commissioning of the first two units commenced in December 1983, followed by additional ships in 1985. A notable feature of these corvettes is their significant indigenous content, which makes up around 65% of the ship, underpinning India's focus on self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The diesel engines that propel the vessels are assembled in India, with the Kirloskar Group undertaking the assembly under license.
A total of four ships were constructed as part of the Khukri-class, with two currently active in service as of July 2023. Moreover, the Indian Navy has extended its diplomatic and military outreach by donating one of the class members to the Vietnam People's Navy.
Technical specifications
| Khukri | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1350 tons |
| Range | 7000 km at 16 knots |
| Crew | 112 members |
| Width | 10.5 m (34.4 ft) |
| Length | 91.1 m (298.9 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick 18 PA 6 diesel engines with a power of 14,400 hp - 2 propellers |
| Armament | 4 SS-N-2 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 30mm AK-630 guns + 2 SA-N-5 + 1 Chetak helicopter |
| Maximum speed | 24 knots |
Photo of Khukri class
