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Samar-class offshore patrol vessel
Photo: Ministry of Defence · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
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Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · India · 1990
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Samar-class offshore patrol vessel
Samar-class offshore patrol vessel Photo: Ministry of Defence · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Endurance
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
75
Aviation
40
Sensors
55
Affordability
85
Self-Defence
45
Reliability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin India
CategoryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality82%
64
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) MASS Rating
3/9
Cold War
36/72
All-Time
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 10 axes scored
Endurance
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
75
Aviation
40
Sensors
55
Affordability
85
Self-Defence
45
Reliability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
Samar-class offshore patrol vessel
Country
Production
1990–
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
offshore patrol vessels (opv) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull ClassificationOffshore patrol vessel
  • Ship TypeOffshore patrol vessel
  • Builder / ShipyardGoa Shipyard Limited
  • Ships in Class4
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Standard Displacement1,800 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)102 m
  • Beam11.5 m
  • Draft3.4 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement128
  • Officers15
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • Propulsion TypeDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power4,707 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed22 kn
  • Cruise Speed14 kn
  • Range6,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns2 x 12.7 mm HMG
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed4
  • Active2
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned4
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired2
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
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