INS Tarkash

04.04.2025

INS Tarkash

Why in the news?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The Indian Navy’s frigate INS Tarkash, which has been deployed in the Western Indian Ocean for maritime security operations, has intercepted and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics recently.

About INS Tarkash:

• It is a state-of-the-art stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is part of the navy’s Western Fleet.
• It belongs to the Talwar class of guided missile frigates. These are modified Krivak III-class frigates built by Russia.
• INS Tarkash was built at the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad,
• It was commissioned and inducted into the Indian Navy on November 9, 2012, at Kaliningrad, Russia.

Features of the INS Tarkash:

• It uses stealth technologies and a special hull design to ensure a reduced radar cross-section.
• It has a length of 124.8 m, a beam of 15.2 m, and a draught of 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in).
• Top Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph).
• It has been equipped with a weapon sensor that enables it to address threats in all dimensions.
• It can board one Ka-28 Helix-A antisubmarine helicopter or one Ka-31 Helix-B airborne early warning helicopter.
• Weapons: Supersonic BrahMos missile system, advanced surface-to-air-missile system, upgraded 100mm medium range gun, optically controlled 30mm close-in weapon system, torpedoes, rocket launchers, and advanced electronic warfare/communication suite.

                                                              Source: The Hindu

Which among the following best describes INS Tarkash, recently seen in the news?

A. A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

B.A state-of-the-art stealth frigate.

C.A diesel-electric submarine.

D.An amphibious assault ship.

Answer B