Shachi-class offshore patrol vessel

The Shachi-class (Project 21) was a class of naval offshore patrol vessels supposed to be built by Reliance Defence and Engineering (formerly known as Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company Limited) at its shipyard in Indian state of Gujarat. The project was scrapped by Ministry of Defense, India after an inordinate delay of 9 years.

Shachi and Shruti
Class overview
NameShachi class
BuildersPipavav Shipyard
Operators Indian Navy
Preceded bySaryu class
Succeeded byNGOPV
Planned5
Cancelled5
General characteristics
TypeOffshore patrol vessel
Displacement1,500 t (1,500 long tons)
Length105 m (344 ft)
Propulsion2 × 18,200 kW (24,400 hp) diesel engines
Speed25 kn (46 km/h)
Range6,000 nmi (11,000 km) at 16 kn (30 km/h)
Armament
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