Bristol-class interceptor craft

The Bristol class of interceptor craft are a series of watercraft built by Bristol Boats, a division of Chika Pvt. Ltd Aroor, for the Indian Coast Guard. These boats are intended for carrying out patrol duties in shallow water areas near the coastline.^[1] The contract was signed on 22 March 2004 for acquisition of eight Interceptor Boats by the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 3.74 crores.^[1] The first craft became operational on 1 December 2004.^[2]

Specifications

• Displacement: 5.5 tonnes^[2]
• Length: 9.5 meters (31 feet)
• Breath: 3.3 meters (11 feet)
• Draught: 0.75 meters (2.5 feet)
• Power: 2 diesel engine, 500 hp (370 kW)
• Speed: 35 knots
• Range: 75 nautical miles at 25 knots
• Armament: 1*7.62 mm machine gun
• Crew: 2

See also

• Swallow Craft Class
• AMPL Class
• Griffon/Grse Class
• Mandovi Marine Class
• Timblo Class