Next generation corvette explained
Next Generation corvette (NGC) are a planned
class of eight
anti-surface warfare (AsuW)
corvettes for the
Indian Navy. Under this programme, the Indian Navy intends to acquire advanced ships armed with
anti-ship or
Land-attack missiles like
BrahMos. Ships in this class will feature advanced stealth features like a low
radar cross section (RCS),
infrared,
acoustic and magnetic signatures.
According to a report on 2 May 2024, Next Generation Corvettes will be fitted with indigenous marine diesel engines which will be developed under the 'Make-I category'. The development and manufacturing of the engines will probably be carried out by Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). The upgrade of two of Brahmaputra class frigates would probably be the first to have these indigenous diesel engines. Orders for around thirty diesel engines would be issued after the engine's successful development.[1] [2] [3]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: 2024-05-01 . With INS Beas, Navy begins converting steam-powered warships to diesel . 2024-05-02 . The Indian Express . en.
- News: Peri . Dinakar . 2023-03-14 . Project to develop indigenous diesel engine gets sanction, expected to be ready in four years: Navy Chief . 2024-05-02 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
- Web site: Project To Develop Indigenous Diesel Engine Gets Sanction, Expected To Be Ready In Four Years: Navy Chief . 2024-05-02.
