Abhay-class corvette explained
The
Abhay-class corvettes of the
Indian Navy are the customised variants of the
Soviet s. The class was primarily intended for coastal patrol and
anti-submarine warfare. The last ship of the class is expected to be decommissioned by 2025.
Description
Abhay class is modified from Pauk II class under Project 1241 PE. The ships were built at Volodarski shipyard in the former Soviet Union. Abhay class vessels are longer, have larger torpedo tubes and improved electronics when compared to the Pauk I class vessels. The ships in the class were named after former Abhay-class seaward defence boats.[1]
Abhay class is to be upgraded with Abhay integrated sonar system developed by Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory.[2]
Service history
INS Agray was damaged in 2004 when an anti-submarine rocket fired from the onboard RBU-1200 launcher misfired and exploded on the side of the ship.[3] Following the accident, the vessel was converted into a patrol vessel and a trials ship for electronic warfare systems.
The Ministry of Defence cleared acquisition of 16 shallow water anti-submarine vessels to replace the Abhay class of vessels.[4]
INS Ajay was decommissioned on 19 September 2022 after 32 years of service in the Indian Navy.[5]
Ships of the class
| Name | Pennant | Builder | Homeport | Commissioned | Decommissioned | Status |
|---|
| P33 | Volodarski | | 10 March 1989[6] | | Active |
| P34 | 24 January 1990 | 19 September 2022 | Decommissioned |
| P35 | 10 December 1990 | 3 June 2022 | Decommissioned[7] |
| P36 | 30 January 1991 | 27 January 2017 | Decommissioned[8] | |
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Hiranandani. G. M.. Transition to Eminence: The Indian Navy 1976-1990. 2005. Lancer Publishers. 9788170622666. 44. en.
- News: Locally made underwater sensors for Navy. The Hindu. 17 November 2016. en-IN.
- News: Bhatt. Arunkumar. Damaged ship being towed to dockyard. The Hindu. 8 February 2004.
- News: MoD clears Navy plans to get 16 shallow-water anti-sub vessels . The Tribune . 26 September 2013 . 27 September 2014.
- 1570624919255519234. IN_WNC. INS Ajay (P34) of 23rd Patrol Vessel Squadron, under the operational control of #FOMA, will be decommissioned at Naval Dockyard #Mumbai, on 19 Sep 22, after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the #IndianNavy.. 2022-09-16.
- Book: Saunders. Stephen. Commodore Stephen Saunders. Jane's Fighting Ships 2005-2006. 2005. Jane's Information Group. Coulsdon. 0710626924. 320. 108th. India.
- Web site: INS Nishank and INS Akshay Decommissioned. Press Information Bureau of India. 3 June 2022. 4 June 2022.
- Web site: Mazumdar. Mrityunjoy. Indian Navy decommissions two ships. IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. 30 January 2017. 31 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202233428/http://www.janes.com/article/67337/indian-navy-decommissions-two-ships. 2 February 2017.
