INS Kirpan (P44)
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INS Kirpan (P44) is a Khukri class corvette
, currently in service with the Indian Navy
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Khukri class corvette
The Khukri class corvettes were intended to replace the ageing Petya II Class corvettes of the Indian Navy.The first two were ordered in December 1984 and the remaining in 1985. The diesel engines are assembled in India, under license by Kirloskar Group. Around 65% of the ship contains indigenous...
, currently in service with the Indian Navy
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
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