Khukri Class
KHUKRI CLASS (CORVETTES)
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INS Kirpan (P 44)
Depiction
A Kirpan superimposed over a typical sheild against a red background.
Drawn From
The Kirpan and Shield were main weapons of Sikhs The design of the sword and the sheild is taken from " The journal of Indian Art and Industry vol. VI" reproduced from the specimen preserved in the Lahore museum , which was displayed in the Indian and colonial exhibition of 1886.
Means
'The Protector' -
INS Kuthar (P 46)
Depiction
A traditional kuthar against a red background with blue waves in the lower half.
Drawn From
An ancient Axe weapon
Means
"Ready Attack" -
INS Khanjar (P 47)
Depiction
Two crossed Khanjars against a red background with blue waves in the lower half.
Drawn From
Khanjars were the main weapons of ancient warriors of India
Means
"The courageous" -
INS Khukri (P 49)
Depiction
Two curved swords known as the 'Khurkis' with handles downwards and blades pointing outwards against a red background .
Drawn From
This decorated steel khurki is from a reproduction of the " Arms and Armour " displayed in the indian and colonial exhibition of 1886.
Means
"The courageous"
Capabilities / Features | Information | |
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Displacement (Tonnes) | Full load | 1,350 tons |
Dimension | Length OA | 91.1 M |
Beam | 10.5 M | |
Speed (knots) | 25 | |
Complement | 79 (10 Officers) |