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U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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Formidable-class frigatelarger figure on 4 of 4
Manoram-class ferrylarger figure on 0 of 4
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Measured figures
Range
Single source4,200 nautical miles (7,780 km)[source]
4 × ISM V1708 diesel generators , each producing 1,150 shp
Single sourceTotal output 4,610 shp
Single source4 × ISM V1708 diesel generators , each producing 860 kilowatts (1,150 shp ) Total output: 3,440 kW (4,610 shp)[source]
Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90, each rated at 9,100 kW (12,200 shp) Total output: 36,400 kW (48,800 shp)[source]
1,044 kW (1,400 hp) Cummings India Ltd 2 x 150 kW (200 hp) 415 V 50 Hz AC generator[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Formidable-class frigate | Manoram-class ferry |
|---|---|---|
| Complement | 71, excluding air crew detachment of approx. 19[source] | — |
| Name | Formidable class[source] | Manoram class[source] |
| Builders | DCNS , Lorient ST Engineering (Marine) , Benoi , Singapore[source] | — |
| Operators | Republic of Singapore Navy[source] | Indian Navy[source] |
| Built | 2002–2009[source] | — |
| In commission | 2007–present[source] | — |
| Completed | ||
| Active | ||
| Type | Frigate[source] | Ferry[source] |
| Sensors & processing systems | Search radar : Thales Herakles multi-function passive electronically scanned array radar Fire-control radar: Thales STING EO Mk2 Navigation radar : Terma Electronic Scanter 2001 Sonar : EDO Model 980 active low frequency towed sonar (ALOFTS)[source] | — |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | ESM : RAFAEL C-PEARL-M Decoys : Sagem Défense Sécurité New Generation Dagaie System, 2 × forward & 1 × aft Leonardo Finmeccanica Morpheus anti-torpedo suite with WASS C310 launchers, 2 x aft[source] | — |
| Armament | Anti-ship : 8 (Up to 24) × RGM-84C Harpoon SSMs , to be replaced by Blue Spear SSM Anti-air : 16-cell Sylver A50 VLS for MBDA Aster 15/30 , 16-cell Sylver A43 VLS for MBDA Aster 15 Anti-submarine : 2 × B515 triple tubes with reloads for EuroTorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes Guns : 1x OTO Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm (0.50 in) HMG 2 × 25mm Mk 38 Mod2 Typhoon Weapon Station Stabilised Gun Non-lethal: Long-Range Acoustic Device 500 Xtreme (LRAD500X)[source] | — |
| Aircraft carried | 1 × S-70B Seahawk multi-mission capable naval helicopter[source] | — |
| Aviation facilities | Flight deck and enclosed hangar for up to two medium-lift helicopters[source] | — |
| Notes | Sources:[source] | — |
| Planned | — | |
| Capacity | — | 250 passengers[source] |
| Manufacturer | — | Inland Marine Works Pvt Ltd[source] |
| Country of origin | — | India[source] India[source] |