Name Magar class Preceded by Kumbhir class Planned 2 | Operators Indian Navy Succeeded by Shardul class | |
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Builders Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers | ||
The Magar-class landing ships are amphibious warfare vessels of the Indian Navy, currently in active service. Only two ships of the class were designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, with fitting completed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
History
The ships are stationed at the naval base in Visakhapatnam on India's east coast.
It can operate two medium-lift helicopters, which are primarily meant for "inserting" a small team of Special Forces (marine commandos). To discharge its cargo and most of the troops, it needs to be "beached" through its 'bow-door' (in the front).
References
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