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SDB T-56 at sea. Image © Indian Navy

SDB T-56 lies anchored at sea along with FAC T-83, a Super Dvora Class fast patrol vessel. Image © Indian Navy

SEAWARD DEFENCE BOATS

Vessel Type: Large Patrol Craft.

Designations & Pennant Numbers:
SDB T-54
SDB T-55
SDB T-56
 SDB T-57
SDB T-58
SDB T-59

Displacement: 210 tons full load.

Main Machinery: Two diesel motors with 6,820 hp and 2 shafts.

Maximum Speed: 30 knots.

Maximum Range: 5800 miles at 15 knots.

Complement: 32 personnel.

Radar: Surface; Bharat 1245, I-band.

Weapons: Two Bofors 40mm/60 gun at 120 rds/min to 5.5n miles; 10 km.

Comments: These vessels were built at Garden Reach DY, Kolkata and Mazagon DY, Goa and completed by 1984-86.

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