Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Vidyut-class missile boat
Category
Country
Production
1971–
Quantity
8
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · COLD WAR
34
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Hull ClassificationFast attack craft
- Ship TypeFast attack craft
- Commissioned1971
- Ships in Class8
- In ServiceNo
◈Displacement1MOD.1
- Full Load Displacement245 t
▣Dimensions2MOD.2
- Length (overall)38.6 m
- Beam7.6 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement30
◆Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion TypeDiesel
- Number of Engines3
- Shafts / Screws3
- Top Speed37 kn
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
- Main GunAK-230
- Main Gun Calibre30 mm
- Main Gun Count2
⬢Missile Armament2MOD.2
- Anti-Ship MissilesSS-N-2A Styx
- Land-Attack Cruise MissilesNo
▲Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
◎Aviation2MOD.2
◈Survivability1MOD.1
- Hull MaterialSteel
▣Fleet Status2MOD.2
- Completed8
- Retired8
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1969Sale: India (8 units)
- 1971Production started
- 1982Entered service
55
years in service
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
VIDYUT-CLASS MISSILE BOAT · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Vidyut-class missile boatSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 |  India | 8 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT RANKING Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
67PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT34COLD WAR · PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT107INDIA · ALL WEAPONS17PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within thePatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craftcategory.
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