Bristol-class interceptor craft explained

The Bristol class of interceptor craft are a series of watercraft built by Bristol Boats, a division of Chika Pvt. Ltd Aroor, for the Indian Coast Guard. These boats are intended for carrying out patrol duties in shallow water areas near the coastline.^[1] The contract was signed on 22 March 2004 for acquisition of eight Interceptor Boats by the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 3.74 crores.^[1] The first craft became operational on 1 December 2004.^[2]

Specifications

• Displacement: 5.5 tonnes
• Length: 9.5abbr=offNaNabbr=off
• Breath: 3.3abbr=offNaNabbr=off
• Draught: 0.75abbr=offNaNabbr=off
• Power: 2 diesel engine, 500hp
• Speed: 35 knots
• Range: 75 nautical miles at 25 knots
• Armament: 1*7.62 mm machine gun
• Crew: 2

See also

• Swallow Craft Class
• AMPL Class
• Griffon/Grse Class
• Mandovi Marine Class
• Timblo Class

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20061215110443/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/09/stories/2005120906180700.htm
• Indian Coast Guard fleet
• Bristol Boats official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Archived copy . 2013-02-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120617002602/http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf . 2012-06-17 .
2. Jane's fighting ships 2010-2011