INS Sumitra (P59)

INS Sumitra is the fourth and last Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited. It is also the presidential yacht of India. It is designed to undertake fleet support operations, coastal and offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance and monitoring of sea lines of communications and offshore assets and escort duties.

INS Sumitra during an exercise.
History
India
NameINS Sumitra
NamesakeSumitra
Operator Indian Navy
BuilderGoa Shipyard Limited
Laid down28 April 2010
Launched6 December 2010
Commissioned4 September 2014
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeSaryu-class patrol vessel
Tonnage2,200 tonnes (2,200 long tons; 2,400 short tons)
Length105 m (344 ft)
Beam13 m (43 ft)
PropulsionTwo KOEL/Pielstick Diesel engines
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range6,000 nautical miles (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
ComplementEight officers and 108 sailors
Armament
  • 76-mm SRGM (Super Rapid Gun Mount)
  • close-in weapon system
  • CHAFF launchers
Aircraft carried1 × HAL Dhruv or 1 × HAL Chetak
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