JIJABAI CLASS
Vessel Type: Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV).
Names & Pennant Numbers with commission dates:
CGS Jijabai 64 (22 February 1984)
CGS Chandbibi 65 (22 February 1984)
CGS Kittur Chinnama 66 (21 October 1983)
CGS Rani Jindan 67 (21 October 1983)
CGS Habba Khatun 68 (27 April 1985)
CGS Ramadevi 69 (03 August 1985)
CGS Avvaiyyar 70 (09 May 1985)
CGS Tarabai 71 (26 June 1987)
CGS Ahalya Bai 72 (09 September 1987)
CGS Laxmibai 73 (20 March 1989)
CGS Akka Devi 74 (09 August 1990)
CGS Naikidevi 75 (19 March 1990)
CGS Gangadevi 76 (19 November 1990)
Displacement:
181 tons [CGS 64 - 70]
....................200 tons [CGS 71 - 76]
Dimensions:
Length - 44 metres.
.................Beam - 15.2 metres.
.................Draught - 4.5 metres.
Main Machinery: Two MTU diesel engines with each generating 2015 hp.
Maximum Speed: 25 knots.
Range: 2375 nautical miles at 14 knots.
Complement: 34 (inclusive of 7 officers).
Radar: Surface; Racal Decca 1226 I-band.
Weapons: 1 manually operated Bofors 40mm/60 gun and two 7.62mm machine guns.
Comments: These vessels are highly effective for the surveillance of maritime zones, search & rescue and anti-smuggling operations. They are especially capable of operating at high speeds and best suited for operations in the shallow territorial waters of India.