The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate INS Taragiri (F41) at Visakhapatnam. Taragiri represents a next-generation warship, significantly more advanced than earlier frigates. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, it marks a major milestone in India’s journey toward naval self-reliance.
About INS Taragiri (F41)
- Class: Project 17A stealth frigate
- Builder: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
- Displacement: ~6,670 tonnes
- Indigenous Content: Over 75%
- Industry Base: 200+ MSMEs involved
Key Features
- Stealth Capability: Its sleeker design offers low detectability and significantly reduced radar cross-sectionthat allows it to operate with lethal stealth.
- Advanced Propulsion: Powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG)propulsion plant, enabling ‘high-speed – high endurance’ versatility and multi-dimensional maritime operations.
- Weapon Systems: Its weapon suite features supersonic Surface-to-Surface Missiles, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles, and a specialised Anti-Submarine Warfare suite.They all are integrated through a Combat Management System for rapid threat response.
- Multi-Dimensional Role: It is built for high-intensity naval warfare, maritime surveillance, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), diplomatic and strategic missions.