Gaj class ATF
(India)
|
Name |
No. |
Launch |
Comm. |
Decom. |
Fate |
|
Gaj |
A-51 |
1973 |
1973 |
- |
In Service |
|
Matanga |
A-53 |
1977 |
1978 |
- |
In Service |
Notes: These oceangoing fleet tugs were designed and built by Garden Reach shipyard in India. The bollard has a 40t pull and the tugs can tow ships as large as an aircraft carrier at a sustained 8kts. Four foam monitors for firefighting are installed.
Displacement: 1465t standard, 1600t full Dimensions: 216’5”x37’7”x13’1”
Machinery: Diesel-reduction: 2 Garden Reach G7V diesels, 2 shafts
Max speed: 15kts Range: 8000NM @ 12kts
WEAPONS-Guns
(a single Bofors 40mm mount is often carried)
SENSORS-Radar
Decca 1226 (I) 24NM navigation (range, bearing)