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Ministry of Defence · GODL-India · Resized · GODL-India · Source ↗ · Modified
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At a glance
Deepak-class fleet tankerlarger figure on 3 of 3
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 0 of 3
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Measured figures
at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Single source12,000 nmi (22,000 km; 14,000 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)[source]
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Configuration
| Specification | Deepak-class fleet tanker | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10,000 kW (13,000 hp) diesel engine[source] | — |
| Builders | Fincantieri[source] | — |
| Operators | Indian Navy[source] | — |
| Preceded by | Aditya class[source] | — |
| Succeeded by | HSL class[source] | — |
| In commission | 2011–present[source] | — |
| Planned | — | |
| Completed | 2007[source] | |
| Active | — | |
| Type | Replenishment fleet tanker[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
| Armament | 4 × AK-630[source] | — |
| Aircraft carried | Sea King or HAL Chetak[source] | — |
| Aviation facilities | Flight deck for helicopter operations[source] | — |
| Country of origin | Italy[source] | — |
| Name | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
| Namesake | — | Kenneth Ray Wheeler[source] |
| Owner | — | Military Sealift Command (2007–2012) United States Navy (2012–present)[source] |
| Builder | — | Edison Chouest Offshore[source] |
| Acquired | — | 20 September 2007[source] |
| Home port | — | Galliano[source] |
| Identification | — | IMO number : 9354038 MMSI number : 369887000 Callsign : NWLE Hull number : T-AG-5001[source] |
| Status | — | Active[source] |
| Propulsion | — | diesel engine[source] |
| Capacity | — | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |