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| Length |
113 metres |
| Width |
14.6 metres |
| Displacement |
3,000 tonnes |
| Endurance |
8,500 nautical miles at 14 knots |
| Maximum speed |
23 knots |
| Key capabilities |
Surveillance, search & rescue, protection of offshore assets, HADR, anti-piracy |
| Part of programme |
Building 11 NGOPVs simultaneously at two shipyards |
FAQs
Q1: What are the key capabilities of the NGOPV as per recent Defence Ministry releases?
Ans: It is capable of surveillance, search & rescue, HADR, anti-piracy, and protection of offshore assets.
Q2: The crest design of the upcoming NGOPV depicts which constellation?
Ans: Ursa Major (the Great Bear constellation).
Q3: Who is Sanghmitra named after?
Ans: She is named after the daughter of Emperor Ashoka.
Q4: Where was the Sanghmitra patrol vessel built?
Ans: It was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
Q5: What is the displacement of the Sanghmitra vessel?
Ans: The displacement is 3,000 tonnes.
Month: Current Affairs - May 23, 2026
Category: Defence, Security