Indian Naval Fast Attack Craft (IN FAC) T-81 of the Super Dvora MK II class, was decommissioned on 28 Jan 21 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai after having served the nation successfully for more than 20 years. Rear Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
The 25 meters long vessel with 60 tonnes displacement was built at Goa Shipyard Ltd. In collaboration with M/s Ramta of Israel. She was commissioned into the Navy on 05 Jun 1999 by the then Governor of Goa, Lt Gen JFR Jacob (Retd).
The ship, specially designed for shallow waters, could achieve speeds up to 45 knots and had the capability of day/night surveillance and reconnaissance, Search & Rescue, beach insertion, extraction of Marine Commandoes and high speed interception of intruder craft.
All You Need To About IN FAC T-81
Indian Naval Fast Attack Craft T 81, the second ship of the XFAC (Extra Fast Attack Craft) Super Dvora MK II Class, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 05 June 1999.
The ship has displacement of 60 tonnes, a length of 25 metres and a beam of five metres and is capable of speed in excess of 40 knots. The ship is manned by a crew of two officers and 18 sailors and is fitted with short range guns.
The ship is capable of being put to sea in the shortest possible time and is able to perform a wide variety of roles including surveillance, reconnaissance, co-ordinated search and rescue operations and high speed interception of small craft.
The ship’s crest depicts a Blue and Black ‘Sea Horse’ with the characteristic curved tail against a Blue background.
This has relevance to Indian mythology, where it is identified as Lord Varun’s ‘Vahana’. The ship has proudly lived up to her motto ‘First Fast Fearless’.
List Of Indian Navy Ships – Super Dvora II Class (FACs)
| Name | Pennant No | Date of Commission |
|---|---|---|
| FAC T-80 | T 80 | 24 Jun 1998 |
| FAC T-81 | T 81 | 05 Jun 1999 |
| FAC T-82 | T 82 | 09 Oct 2003 |
| FAC T-83 | T 83 | 14 Jan 2004 |
| FAC T-84 | T 84 | 19 Apr 2004 |
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Indian Naval Fast Attack Craft (IN FAC) T-81 of the Super Dvora MK II class, was decommissioned on 28 Jan 2021 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai after having served the nation successfully for more than 20 years.
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