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Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel
Photo: Indian Navy · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
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Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · India · 1981
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Vikram-classoffshorepatrolvessel

Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel
Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel Photo: Indian Navy · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Endurance
60
Range
55
Sea-Keeping
65
Versatility
70
Aviation
30
Sensors
45
Affordability
75
Self-Defence
40
Reliability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin India
ManufacturerMazagon Dock Shipbuilders
CategoryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
EraCold War
In service1981
Operators2 countries
Quantity9
Data Quality84%
58
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) MASS Rating
8/9
Cold War
61/72
All-Time
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 10 axes scored
Endurance
60
Range
55
Sea-Keeping
65
Versatility
70
Aviation
30
Sensors
45
Affordability
75
Self-Defence
40
Reliability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel
Country
Production
1981–
Quantity
9
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
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
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationOffshore Patrol Vessel
  • Ship TypeOffshore Patrol Vessel
  • Builder / ShipyardMazagon Dock Limited and Goa Shipyard Limited
  • Launched1981
  • Commissioned1983
  • Ships in Class9
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Standard Displacement1,180 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)74.1 m
  • Beam11.4 m
  • Draft3.2 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement108
  • Officers10
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • Propulsion Type2 × propellers 12800 bhp
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)Twin-screw
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power4,707 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed22 kn
  • Cruise Speed16 kn
  • Range8,500
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun30mm 2A42
  • Main Gun Calibre30 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns12.7mm MG
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status6MOD.6
  • Completed9
  • Active2
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired7
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1981Production started
45
years in service
9
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
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