Oct 29, 2011

Future of the Polish Navy

Maybe too ambitious ?

Cartography:
Of the entire Polish land aera, 3,07% were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastline: 491 km. A EEZ of 30,533 km2.


Personnal Strenght:
8000

2 Frigates

2 General Kazimierz Pulaski

(General Kazimierz Pulaski, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko). 3600/4100, 136 meters (ex 1980's US O.H.Perry FFG). Transferred by 2000/2002.


3+ Corvettes

Up to 7 Gawron ?
(Slazak, Kujawiak, Krakowiak, Mazur, Kurp, Goral,?). 1600/2000 tons, 90+ meters (German Meko 100-A). This (too ambitious) program faces enormous problems of delays/cost overruns (and mismanagement). It is now very likely that the first ship will be finished only by 2015+ (after 10 years of construction !). Other ships are VERY uncertain......wait & see

1 Kaszub

(Kaszub). 1100+ tons, 82+ meters. Commissioned by 1987.


2 Tarantul I

(Metalowiec, Rolnik). 480/550 tons, 56 meters (1980's Russian Tarantil I FAC). Transferred by 1988/1989.


3 Fast Attack Missile Crafts

3 Orkan

(Orkan, Poirun, Grom). 350+ tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 1992/1995, modernised by 2009/2012.


5 Submarines

1 Kilo

(Orzel). 2400/3000 tons, 72+ meters (Russian Kilo SSK). Commissioned by 1986.

4 Kobben
(Sokol, Sep, Bielik, Kondor). 430/480 tons, 47+ meters (ex 1960's Norwegian SSK's). Transferred by 2002/2004.

Mine-Warfare

3 Krogulec (206FM
)
(Flaming, Mewa, Czajka). 420/500 tons, 58+ meters. Commissioned by 1962/1967, modernised by 1999/2001.


12 or 13 Gardno/Goplo (Project 207 D/P)

(Gardno, Bukowo, Dabie, Jamno, Mielno, Wicko, Resko, Sarbsko, Necko, Naklo, Druzno, Hancza). 210+ tons, 38+ meters. Commissioned by 1981/1991.


4 Mamry

(Mamry, Wigry, Sniardwy, Wdzydze). 210+ tons, 38+ meters (Improved Goplo MCM design). Commissioned by 1991/1995


Mine-Layers

5 Lublin (LSM/Minelayers)

(Lublin, Gniezno, Krakow, Poznan, Torun). 1745 tons, 95+ meters (project 767). Commissioned by 1989/1991.

3 Deba (LCU)
(KD-11/13). 176 tons, 37+ meters ( Project 716). Commissioned by 1988/1991

4 Salvage Ships
2 Piast
(Piast, Lech). 1600 tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1974.


2 Zbyszko

(Zbyszko, Macko). 380 tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1992.


Auxiliaries Ships

1 Kontradmiral Xawery Czenicki

(Kontradmiral Xawery Czenicki). 2290 tons, 72+ meters (Bereza class). Commissioned by 2011.



1 Baltyk (small replenishment)

(Baltyk). 2980+ tons, 84+ meters. Commissioned by 1991.


2 Heweliusz (Hydrographic ships)

(Heweliusz, Arctowski). 1218 tons, 61+ meters (project 874). Commissioned by 1982.


2 Nawigator (Intelligence ships)
(Nawigator, Hydrograf). 1675 tons, 73+ meters (project 863). Commissioned by 1975.

6 Training Ships

1 Wodnik (training ships)
(Wodnik). 1745 tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1976. A second ship (Gryf) now only used as a pontoon/base ship.

2 Podchorazy (training ship)
(Podchorazy, Kadet). Uncertain data ?

1 Iskra (sail training ship)
(Iskra). 498 tons, 49 meters. Commissioned by 1982.

POLISH MARITIME BORDER GUARD
1 Mid shore patrol vessel
1 SKS-40 Type. Uncertain data ?

In Shore Patrol Vessels (uncertain data ?)
Few patrol Crafts Type 90
Severals SAR Crafts 1500
Few Interceptors Crafts Parker 900 Baltic K
Few Patrol Crafts IC16M III
Some RHIB
Few Patrol 240 Baltic
Few Overcrafts (Griffon 2000 TD)


POLISH NAVAL AVIATION (1800)

Aircrafts
- 12 PZL M28B Bryza (Patrol/Utility) or 8 An-28B1R and 2 An-28E ???
- 2 An-28 TD (Transport)


Helicopters

- 4 Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite (ASW)
- 2 Mi-17 (Mi-8MT) Transport)
- 7 PZL W-3RM Anakonda (SAR) and 2 PZL W-3T Sokol (Utility)
- 2 PZL Mi-2 (Utility) and 3 others in reserve ?
- 6 Mi-14PL (SAR) and 3 Mi-14PS Haze (SAR)


As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Future of the Romanian Navy

At the crossroads

Cartography:
Of the entire Romanian land aera, 3% (7,160 km²) were of water (Rivers/Lakes), Coastlines: 193 to 245 km, a EEZ of20,598 km2 claimed.

Personnal Strenght: 7150

3 Frigates
1 Maraseti
(Maraseti). 5500+ tons, 144+ meters. Commissioned by 1985.

2 Regele Ferdinand
(Regele Ferdinand, Regina Maria). 4800/5500 tons, 146+ meters (ex 1980's British Type 22 batch-2 FFG). Transferred by 2003/2004.

4 Corvettes
2 Tetal I
(Amiral Petre Barbureanu, Contra Amiral Eugen Rosca). 1400+ tons, 92+ meters. Commissioned by 1983/1987.

2 Tetal II
(Contra Amiral Eustatiu Sebastian, Contra Amiral Horia Macelaru). 1540/1660 tons, 92+ meters (project 1048M). Commissioned by 1989/1996.

3 Corvettes
3 Zborul
(Zborul, Pescarusul, Lastunul). (Russian Tarantul I FAC). 385:455 tons, 56+ meters (project 1241E). Transferred by 1990/1991.

3 Fast Attack Torpedo Crafts
3 Naluca
(Smeul, Vijelia, Vulcanul). 190 tons, 38+ meters (Osa I variant). Commissioned by 1979/1981.

Mine-Warfare
4 Musca
(Lt Remus lepri, Lt Lupu Dinescu, Lt Dimitrie Nicolescu, Slt Alexandra Axente). 790 tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1986/1989.

6 VD-141 (now used as a patrol crafts)
90+ tons, 33+ meters. Commissioned by 1976/1984

Auxiliaries Ships
1 Vice Amiral Constantin Balescu (Minelayers)
1200/1400 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1981

1 Constanta (combattant tender)
(Constanta). 2850 tons, 108 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

1 Emil Racovita (Intelligence Ship)
(Emil Racovita). 1900 tons, 70+ meters. Commissioned by 1977.

1 Mircea (sail training ship)
(Mircea). 1600 tons, 81+ (ex german ship). Commissioned by 1939.

1 Albatros (general cargo)
(Albatros). 8750 tons, 130 meters (1970's ship). Acquired by 1995.

1 TM-532 (small tanker)
(TM-532). 2100+ TONS, 76+ meters. Commissioned by 1992.

1 Grigore Antipa ((Salvage ship)
(Grigore Antipa). 1450 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

Likely some others small crafts
Uncertain data ?

ROMANIAN RIVERS FLOTILLA
3 Mihail Kogalniceanu (River Monitor)
(Mihail Kogalniceanu, Ion C Bratianu, Lascar Catagiu). 520+ tons, 52+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998

5 Smardan/Brutar (River Monitor)
(Rahova, Opanez, Smardan, Posada, Rovine). 320 tons, 45+ meters. Commissioned by 1987/1993.

18 VB-76 rivers patrol crafts
(VB-76/93). 120 tons, 32+ meters. Commissioned by 1973/1982.

ROMANIAN NAVAL INFANTRY
Armored Vehicles (wheeled): 13 ABC-79M; 3 TABC-79M

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Future of the Bulgarian Navy

Think Coastal defence...

Cartography: Of the entire Bulgarian land aera, only 0,3% (2,390 km2) were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 354 km, a EEZ of 35,156 km2 claimed.

Personnal Strenght:
3400 (+ 7500 reserve)


4 Frigates
3 Drazki

(Drazki, Verni, Gordi). 2200 tons, 106+ meters (ex 1970's Belgian FFG). Transferred by 2004/2008.


1 Smeli

(Smeli)
. 1100/1900 tons, 95 meters (ex Russian Koni I frigate). Transferred by 1990.

5 or 6 Corvettes/Fast Attack Missile Crafts

2 Reshitelni

(Reshitelni, Bodri)
. 500/600 tons, 57 meters (ex Russian Pauk FAC). Transferred by 1989/1990.

1 Mulniya

(Mulniya). 480/550 tons, 56 meters (Russian Tarantul II FAC). Transferred by 1989.


2 or 3 Osa

(Uragon, Grum, a third craft ?). 180/210 tons, 38+ meters (ex Russian Osa FAC). Transferred by late 1970's/early 1980's. Now no longer ops.

5 Mine-Warfare
ships
1 Tsibar

(Tsibar)
. 530/600 tons, 51+ meters (ex 1980's Belgian Tripartite MCM). Transferred by 2004.

4 Sonya
(Briz, Priboj, Shkval, Shtorm). 450 tons, 48+ meters. Transferred by 1981/1984.

2 Amphibious

2 Polnocny A
(Sirius, Antares). 770+ tons, 73 meters. Transferred by 1986/1987.

Auxiliaries
1 Proteo (salvage ship/submarine tender)
(A 224). 1800+ tons, 75+meters (ex 1950's Italian ship). Transferred by 2004.

1 Bereza (Tender)
(Kapitan 1 Rang Dimitri Dobrev). 1800+ tons, 69+ meters. Commissioned by 1989.

BULGARIAN BORDER POLICE (included
BULGARIAN BORDER GUARD (12 000)?)
14+ ? In Shore Patrol Vessels
3 FPB-21
(Varna, Burgas, Kabapha). 50 tons, 21 meters. Commissioned by 2003:2005.

9 Zhuk
35+ tons, 23+ meters (Russian built). Commissioned by 1980/1981

2 Vigilant
1+ tons, 8+ meters (US built). Commissioned by 1993.

Likely few others small crafts ?

BULGARIAN COASTAL ARTILLERY
Guns:
4 SM-4-1 (130mm), status unclear ?

Coastal Missile Battery:
Few SS-C-1B Sepal and SS-C3 Styx (maybe unserviceable...)


BULGARIAN NAVAL AVIATION

Helicopters

- 7 Mi-14 Haze
(to be replaced by 6 AS-565MB Panther)
- 3 AS-565 Panther


As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Oct 28, 2011

Future of the Uruguayan Navy

a small navy, between two giants...

Cartography:
Of the entire Uruguay land aera, 1,5% were of water.
Coastlines:
660 km, a water area of 2,600 km². ; a EEZ of
132,286 km2 claimed.

Personnal Strenght: 5400+ (1800 Coast Guard included)

+/- 3 Frigates
2 Joao Belo
(Uruguay, Cte Pedro Campbell). 1700/2200 tons, 98 meters (French 1960's Cdt.Riviere Sloop). Commissioned by 1967/1969.

1 Cdt Rivière
(Montevideo)
. 1700/2200 tons, 98 meters (Ex French 1960's Cdt.Rivière Sloop). Transferred by 1991. Maybe unserviceable ?

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
3 Vigilante
(Quince de Noviembre, Veinticinco de Agosto, Comodoro Coe). 170+ tons, 41+ meters (French Vigilante PB). Commissioned by 1981. maybe one unserviceable ?

2 Cape
(Colonia, Rio Negro). 29 meters (ex 1950's US Cape PB). Transferred by 1990.

1 Paysandu
(Paysandu). 60 tons (ex US Coastal PB). Commissioned by 1968.

In Shore Patrol Boats (uncertain data ?)
Up to 4 UPF ?
Up to 16 Vigilante 27

Mine-Warfare
3 Temerario/Kondor III
(Temerario, Fortuna, Audaz). (ex 1970's East German Kondor II coastal MCM). Transferred by 1991.

2 Amphibious Ships
2 Lades
(ROU 41/42). Uncertain data ?

or 2 LCVP and 2 LCM ?

Auxiliaries Ships
1 Luneburg (AOR)
(General Artigas). Uncertain data ?

1 Hydrographic
(Capitan Miranda). Uncertain data ?

1 Oceanic Sail Boat
(Bonanza). Uncertain data ?

1 Buoy Tender
(Sirius). Uncertain data ?

1 Survey Ship
(Oyarvide). 1200+ tons, 68 meters (ex 1960's German Type 720 Helgoland Tug). Transferred by 1998

1 Maldonado (salvage Tug)
800 tons, 52+ meters (ex 1960's German Type 722 Wangerooge Tug). Transferred by

1 Vanguardia (salvage Tug)
Vanguardia. (ex East German Salvage ship)


1 Banco Ortiz (Coastal tug)
(Banco Ortiz). (ex East German Type 720 tug).

URUGUAYAN NAVAL INFANTRY (450)

URUGUAYAN COAST GUARD (1800)
Mid Shore/In Shore Patrol Vessels
2 PCC
?
Uncertain data ?

9 Type 44
Uncertain data ?

3 Type PS
Uncertain data ?

URUGUAYAN NAVAL AVIATION
Aicrafts

- 2 Jetstream Mk 2 (ASW/Maritime Patrol)
- 1 Beech 200T (Maritime Patrol)
- 2 T-34C Turbo Mentor

Helicopters

- 1 or 2 ? Wessex HC2/Mk60 (Utility, dubious state ?)
- Up to 6 Bo-105C/M (Utility)
- 1 Esquilo AS-350 B2 (Utility)

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Future of the Ecuadorian Navy

A small navy, to protect some beautiful islands

Cartography:
Of the entire Ecuadorian Navy, 5% (6,720 km2 (2,595 sq mi)) were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 2337 km, a EEZ of 236,597 km2 claimed.

Personnal Strenght: 7200+ (Naval Aviation, Marines & Coast Guard included)

2 Frigates
2 Condell
(Altaro, Valverde). 2600+ tons, 113+ meters (ex 1970's Chilean Leander FFG). Transferred by 2008.

2 Submarines
2 Shyri
(Shyri, Huancavilca). 1100+ tons, 59+ meters (German Type 1300 SSK). Commissioned by 1977/1978.

6 Corvettes
6 Esmeraldas
(Esmeralda, Manabi, Los Rios, El Oro, Galapagos, Loja). 600/650 tons, 62+ meters. Commissioned by 1982/1984. May be up to 2 Crafts on reserve ?

3 Fast Attack Missile Crafts
3 Quitos
(Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca). 250+ tons, 47 meters. Commissioned by 1976/1977. Maybe one (Quito ?) in reserve.

Auxiliaries Ships
1 Huacolopo
(Huacolpo). 1600/4000 tons, 100+ meters (ex 1940's US LST). Transferred by 1977. Maybe no longer ops ?

1 Kintebury (supply ship)
(Calicuchima). 2000+ tons, 70+ meters (ex 1970's British Kinterburry supply ship). Transferred by 1992.

1 YW (water tanker)
(Atahualpa). 400/1300 tons, 53+ meters (ex 1940 US water lighter). Transferred by 1963.

1 Waterfall (water tanker)
(Quisquis). 340 tons, 40 meters (ex 1960's british water lighter). Transferred by 1991.

1 Taurus (coastal transport tanker)
(Taurus). 1800 tons 53 meters. Commissioned by 1987.

1 Abnaki
(Chimborazo). 1200 tons, 62+ meters (ex 1940's US Fleet Tug). Transferred by 1977.

1 Orion (oceanographic)
(Orion). 1500 tons, 70+ meters. Commissioned by 1981

1 Sirius
(Sirius). Commissioned by 2011.

1 Guayas (Sail Training Ship)
(Guayas). 900+ tons, 76+ meters. Commissioned by 1977.

ECUADORIAN COAST GUARD (500)
7 to 11 Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
2 Manta
(9 de Octubre, 27 de Octubre). 120 tons, 36+ meters (German Lurssen design). Commissioned by 1971.

3 Vigilante (protector)
300 tons, 45 meters. Commissioned by 2006/2007

2 Espada
(5 de Agosto, 27 de Febrero). 120 tons, 34+ meters. Commissioned by 1991

4 10 de Agosto ?
Uncertain data ?

1 PGM-71
(25 de Julio). 130 tons, 30+ meters (US PGM 71 PB). Commissioned by 1965.

1 Point
(24 de Mayo). 64 tons, 25 meters (ex 1960's US Point). Transferred by 1967.

In Shore Patrol Vessels
6 Rio Puyango
(Rio Puyango, Rio Mateje, Rio Zarumilla, Rio Chone, Rio Daule, Rio Babhoyo). 17 tons, 13+ meters. Commissioned by 1986/1988.

2 Rio Esmeralda
(Rio Esmeralda, Rio Santiago). 17 tons, 13+ meters (US 45 foot PB). Commissioned by 1992.

Up to 4 Pirana ?
Uncertain data ?

Up to 8 Interceptor ?
Uncertain data ?

Up to 8 Albatrosuaya ?
Uncertain data ?

Up to 10 Riverine Crafts, manned by the Ecuadorian Army ?

ECUADORIAN MARINES (2000+)
Mortars: 32+ (60/81/120mm)
Manpads: 64+ (Mistral/SA-18 Igla)

ECUADORIAN NAVAL AVIATION (375)
Aircrafts
- 1 CN-235-100 (Maritime Patrol)
- 1 CN-235-300M (Maritime Patrol)
- 1 Beech 300 (Maritime Patrol)
- 1 Beech 200 Super King Air (Transport)
- 1 Beech 300 Super King Air (Transport)
- 4 T-35B Pillan (Training)
- 2 T-34C Turbo Mentor (Training)

Helicopters
- 2 Bell 230 (Utility)
- 3 Bell 206B (Utility)
- 3 Bell 206A (Utility)

UAV
- 4 IAI Searcher Mk2
- 2 IAI Heron

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Oct 22, 2011

Future of the Japanese Navy

Will face the threats of Chinese, Russian, North-Korean (and even South-Korean) Navies......a great challenge !

Cartography:
Of the entire Japanese land aera, only 0,8% were of water (3,091 km² of Rivers/Lakes). A Coastline of 34,751 km (21,593 mi). Japan has a total of 6,852 islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. A EEZ of 4,479,358 km2 claimed/disputed...

Personnal Strenght: 42 000+ (+ 900 reserve).

4 Helicopters-Carriers/Destroyers:
Up to two 22DDH
248 meters, 19 000/27 000 tons planned. Expected to be commissioned by 2016+

2 Hyuga
(Hyuga, Ise). 13 000/18 000 tons, 197 meters. Commissioned by 2009/2011.

2 Shirane
(Shirane, Kurama). 5 000/7 000 tons, 159 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1981, to be retired by 2015/2018 and replaced by the 2 newer 22DDH.

8 AAW Destroyers
2 Atago
(Atago, Ashigara). 7000/10 000 tons, 170 meters. Commissioned by 2007/2008.

4 Kongo
(Kongo, Kirishima, Myoko, Chokai). 7 000/9 000+ tons, 161 meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998.

2 Hatakaze
(Hatakaze, Shimakaze). 4600+ tons, 150 meters. Commissioned by 1986/1988.

+/- 30 Destroyers/Frigates
Up to ? Akizuki
(Akizuki, Terusuki, others not yet named). 5000/6500+ tons, 150+ meters. Commissioned by 2012+

5 Takanami
(Takanami, Onami, Makinami, Sazanami, Suzunami). 4600+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 2003/2006.

9 Murasame
(Murasame, Harusame, Yudachi, Kirisame, Inazuma, Samidare, Ikazuchi, Akebono, Ariake). 4500+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 1996/2002.

7 Asagiri
(Yamagiri, Yugiri, Amagiri, Hamagiri, Setogiri, Sawagiri, Umigiri). 3500/4900 tons, 137 meters. Commissioned by 1988/1991.

9 Hatsuyuki
(Mineyuki, Sawayuki, Hamayuki, Isoyuki, Haruyuki, Yamayuki, Matsuyuki, Setiyuki, Asayuki). 3000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1982/1987.

6 Light Frigates
6 Abukuma
(Abukuma, Jintsu, Oyodo, Sendai, Chikuma, Tone). 2500 tons, 109 meters. Commissioned by 1989/1993.

+/- 16 Submarines
Up to 7 ? Soryu
(Soryu, Unryu, Hakuryu, Kenryu, up to 3 others planned......). 2900/4200 tons, 84 meters. Commissioned by 2009+

11 Oyashio
(Oyashio, Michishio, Uzushio, Makishio, Isoshio, Narushio, Kuroshio, Takashio, Yaeshio, Setoshio, Mochishio). 2700/4000 tons, 81+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2008.

2 Harushio
(Arashio, Wakashio). 2400/2800 tons, 77+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1994.

6 Fast Attack Missile Crafts
6 Hayabusa
(Hayabusa, Wakataka, Otaka, Kumataka, Umitaka, Shiritaka). 220+ tons, 50+ meters. Commissioned by 2002/2004.

3 Large Amphibious Ships
3 Osumi
(Osumi, Shimokita, Kunisaki). 8000+/14000 tons, 178 meters. Commissioned by 1998/2003.

Small Amphibious Ships
2 Yura (LSM/LCU)
(Yura, Noto). 500 tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1981

2 LC-01 (LCU)
(LC-01/02). 420 tons, 52 meters. Commissioned by 1988/1992

10 YF 2121 (LCM)
Uncertain data ?

2 YF 2150 (LCM)
Uncertain data ?

Up to 4 LCM Mk 6
24/50+ tons, 17 meters. Carried aboard Miura LST's.

Up to 6 LCVP
13+ tons, 10+ meters.

6 to 8 LCAC (Landing Overcrafts)
(LA-01/08). 90/180 tons, 26 meters (US LCAC-1 design). Commissioned by 1997/2004.

Mine-Warfare
1 or 2 Uraga (Support Ship/Minelayers)
(Uraga, Bungo). 5600/8000+ tons, 141 meters. Commissioned by 1997/1998.


3 Yaeyama (deep sea Mine-Hunters)
(Yaeyama, Tsushima, Hachijo). 1000+ tons, 67 meters. Commissioned by 1993/1994.

2 or 3 Hirashima
Uncertain data ?

12 Sugashima
(Sugashima, Notojima, Tsunoshima, Naoshima, Toyoshima, Ukushima, Izushima, Aishima, Aoshima, Miyajima, Shishijima, Kuroshima). 500+ tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1999/2007.

7 to 9 Uwajima
(Uwajima, Ieshima, Tsukishima, Maejima, Kumejima, Makishima, Tobishima, Yugeshima, Nagashima). 490+ tons, 57+ meters. Commissioned by 1990/1996.

1 Nijima
Uncertain data ?

1 Leshima
Uncertain data ?

Fex radio-controlled drone mine crafts
15 tons, 18 meters (Swedish design). Commissioned by 1998/1999


5 Replenishment Oilers
2 Masyu
(Masyu, Omi). 13500 tons, 221 meters. Commissioned by 2004/2005.

3 Towada
(Towada, Tokiwa, Hamana). 8000/15000+ tons, 167 meters. Commissioned by 1987/1990


+/- 8 Training Ships
1 Kashima
(Kashima). 4000 tons, 143 meters. Commissioned by 1995.

2 Shimayuki (only 1 ops ?)
Uncertain data ?

1 Asagiri (Training Frigate)
(Asagiri). 3500/4900 tons, 137 meters. Commissioned by 1988, converted by 2005.

2 Hatsuyuki (Training Frigates)
(Shirayuki, Shimayuki). 3000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1982/1987, converted by 1999/2011.

2 Harushio
(Training Submarines)
(Fuyushio, Asashio). 2400/2800 tons, 77+ meters. Commissioned by 1995/1997, converted by 2000/2011.

1 YTE-13 (Training Tender)
(YTE-13). 170 tons, 35+ meters. Commissioned by 2002.

Dozens & dozens of small training sailboats/crafts.

Others Auxiliary Ships
1 Muroto (Cable Layer)
(Muroto). 4500 tons, 131 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

1 Chihaya (Submarine Rescue Ship)
(Chihaya). 5400+ tons, 127+ meters. Commissioned by 2000.

1 Chiyoda (Submarine Rescue Ship)
(Chiyoda). 3600/4400 tons, 112 meters. Commissioned by 1985

1 Shonan
Uncertain data/status ?

1 Nichinan (Hydrographic Survey Ship)
(Nichinan). 3300/4000 tons, 111 meters. Commissioned by 1999.

1 Suma (Hydrographic Survey Ship)
(Suma). 1100+ tons, 72 meters. Commissioned by 1982.

1 Futami (Hydrographic Survey Ship)
(Futami). 2000/3000 tons, 96+ meters. Commissioned by 1979


2 Hibiki (Ocean Surveillance Ship)
(Hibiki, Harima). 3700 tons, 71+ meters. Commissioned by 1991/1992.

1 Asuka (weapons trials ship)
(Asuka). 4200+ tons, 151 meters. Commissioned by 1995.


1 Kurihama (weapons trials ship)
(Kurihama). 950/1400 tons, 68 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

1 Tenryu (Target ship)
(Tenryu). 2400/3500 tons, 106 meters. Commissioned by 2000.

1 Kurobe (Target ship)
(Kurobe). 2200/3200 tons, 101 meters. Commissioned by 1989.


1 Shirase (Ice-Breaker)
(Shirase). 11000/18000 tons, 134 meters. Commissioned by 1983

5 Hiuchi (Support Ships)
(Hiuchi, Suo, Amakusa...). 980+ tons, 65 meters. Commissioned by 2002/2008.

1 Hashidate (Yacht)
(Hashidate). 400 tons, 62 meters. Commissioned by 1999.

Service Crafts/Harbour Crafts
Data unclear, due to the fact that many small ageing harbour crafts are being progressively continually replaced by newer crafts...
Severals Landing Crafts Lighters
(7 YL-09; 12 YF-2121...+ 7 LCVP)


Severals Personnal Launches

(1 YF-2137; 4 YF-2131; 1 YF-2126; 3 YF-2123; 5 YF-1029; 11 YF-2088; 2 YF-1022 + some others new crafts)


Severals Fuel Lighters

(9 YO-29; 2 YO-28; 7 YO-21; 1 YO-14; 2 YO-10; 5 YG-07; 1 YB-01; 4 YB-101 + some others new crafts)


6 YDT-01 (Diving Tenders)

(YDT-01/06). 300+ tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2003


Severals Harbors Tugs

(20 YT-58; 4 YT-53; 10 YT-75; 3 YT-60; 3 YT-34 + some others new crafts)


2 YR-01 Fireboats

(YR-01/02). 60 tons, 25 meters. Commissioned by 2001/2002.


Severals Barges, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & so...

JAPANESE COAST GUARD (12 000+)
+/- 26 Cutters/Ocean Patrol Vessels
1 Izu
(Izu)
. 3500 tons, 110 meters. Commissioned by 1997

1 Kojima (training cutter)
(Kojima). 2600/2900 tons, 115 meters. Commissioned by 1993

2 Mizuho
(Mizuho, Yashima). 5000+ tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1986/1988.

1 Shikishima
(Shikishima). 6500+ tons, 150 meters. Commissioned by 1992.

2 Ryukyu
(Ryukyu, Daisen). 3500+ tons, 105 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2001.

1 Soya
(Soya). 3200+ tons, 98+ meters. Commissioned by 1978

1 Miura (training cutter)
(Miura). 3000+ tons, 115 meters. Commissioned by 1998


1 Nojima
(Oki). 800+ tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1989


7 Tsugaru
(Tsugaru, Oosumi, Hayato, Zao, Chikuzen, Settsu, Echigo). 3300+ tons, 105+ meters. Commissioned by 1979/1990.

2 or 3 Hida
(Hida, Akaishi). 1800 tons, 95 meters. Commissioned by 2006+

4 Hakata
(Hakata, Dejima, Satsuma, Motoru). 1400/1900 tons, 93+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2000.

3 Ojika

(Erimo, Kudaka, Yahiko). 1200/1800 tons, 91+ meters. Commissioned by 1991/1995.

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels (Large)
22 to 26 Shiretoko
(Shiretoko, Esan, Wakasa, Shimanto, Rishiri, Matsushima, Iwaki, Shikine, Suruga, Rebun, Chokai, Nojima, Tosa, Noto, Iwami, Shimokita, Suzuka, Kunisaki, Amagi, Goto, Koshiki, Hateruma, Katori, Kunigami, Etomo, Yonakumi). 960+ tons, 77 meters. Commissioned by 1978/1982

3 Aso
(Aso, Dewa, Hakusan). 770 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 2005/2006

14 Teshio
(Natsui, Kitakami, Echizen, Tokachi, Hitachi, Okitsu, Isazu, Chitose, Kuwano, Sorachi, Yubari, Motoura, Kano, Sendai). 550 tons, 67 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1988

2 Takatori
(Takatori, Kumano). 470+ tons, 45+ meters. Commissioned by 1978/1979

15 to 17 Bihoro
(Bihoro, Kuma, Ishikari, Abakuma, Isuzu, Kikuchi, Kuzuryu, Horobetsu, Shirakami, Matsuura, Tone Misasa, Kurobe, Chikugo, Yamakuni, Katsura, Oyodo). 500/600 tons, 63+ meters. Commissioned by 1974/1978.

4 Amani
(Amani, Kurakami, Kunashiri, Minabe). 230/350 tons, 56 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1998

3 Tokara
(Tokara, Fukue, Oirase). 330 tons, 56 meters. Commissioned by 2003/2004.

1 Teshio (Ice-Breaker)
(Teshio). 550+ tons, 54+ meters. Commissioned by 1995

+/- 27 Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels (PS-Type)
6 Tsurugi
(Tsurugi, Hotaka, Norikura, Kaimon, Asama, Houo). 220 tons, 50 meters. Commissioned by 2001/2005.

12 Mihashi
(Shinzan, Saroma, Inasa, Kirishima, Kamui, Banna, Ashitaki, Kariba, Arase, Sanbe, Mizuki, Koya). 180 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 1988/2004.


2 Takatsuki
(Takatsuki, Nobaru). 130 tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1993.

7 Akagi
(Akagi, Tsukuba, Kongo, Katsuragai, Bizan, Shizuki, Takashio). 100+ tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1988.


+/- 61 "Large" In-Shore Patrol Vessels (PC-Type)
4 Yodo (firefighting crafts)
(Yodo, Kotobiki, Nachi, Nunobiki). 130+ tons, 37 meters. Commissioned by 2002/2003

3 Kagayuki
(Hamayuki, Murakumo, Izunami). 100 tons, 32 meters. Commissioned by 1999/2003.

1 Matsunami
(Matsunami). 160+ tons, 38 meters. Commissioned by 1995.

4 Asogiri
(Asogiri, Murozuki, Wakagumo, Naozuku). 100 tons, 33 meters. Commissioned by 1994/1997.

15 Hayanami
(Hayanami, Setogiri, Mizunami, Ionami, Kurinami, Hamanami, Shinonome, Haruname, Kiyozuki, Ayanami, Tokinami, Hamagumo, Awanami, Uranami, Shikinami). 110+ tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by
1993/2000.

20 Murakomo
(Kitagumo, Yukigumo, Hayagumo, Akigumo, Yaegumo, Natsugumo, Kawagiri, Bizan, Natsuzuki, Miyazuki, Nijigumo, Tatsugumo, Iseyuki, Isonami, Nagozuki, Yaezuki, Yamayuki, Komayuki, Asagiri, Umigiri). 100+ tons, 31 meters. Commissioned by 1978/1983.

2 Natsugiri
(Natsugiri, Suganami). 55 tons, 27 meters. Commissioned by 1990.

3 Shimagiri
(Shimagiri, Okinami, Hayagiri). 40+ tons, 23 meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985

9 Akizuki
(Urayuki, Hatagumo, Makigumo, Hamazuki, Isozuki, Shimanami, Yuzuki, Tamanami, Awagiri). 80/100+ tons, 26 meters. Commissioned by 1975/1982.

+/- 170 In Shore Patrol Vessels (CL-Type)
124 Suzukaze
(Suzukaze, Asakaze, Sugikaze, Fujikaze, Miyakaze, Hibakaze, Satakaze, Tomakaze, Yurikaze, Fusakaze, Umekaze, Shigikaze, Uzukaze, Akikaze, Kurekaze, Mojikaze, Sodekaze, Kinukaze, Mayakaze, Setokaze, Makikaze, Himekaze, Kugakaze, Kamikaze, Umikaze, Kirikaze, Hakaze, Shachikaze, Isekaze, Nijikaze, Kishikaze, Kikukaze, Otokaze, Hirokaze, Ashikaze, Toyokaze, Satsukaze, Shiokaze, Awakaze, Hamakaze, Miokaze, Tomkaze, Kibikaze, Nachikaze, Hatakaze, Sekikaze, Terukaze, Shimakaze, Sasakaze, Kiikaze, Ikikaze, Minekaze, Torikaze, Amakaze, Aokaze, Kunikaze, Tachikaze, Deigo, Yuna, Adan, Kijikaze, Hatsukaze, Yurakaze, Hinokaze, Tosatsubaki, Mutsukaze, Tonekaze, Shizukaze, Komakaze, Yukikaze, Nakakaze, Kawakaze, Kiyokaze, Hikokaze, Ozakaze, Wakakaze, Ikekaze, Nomokaze, Yumikaze, Kumakaze, Harukaze, Hoshikaze, Oitsukaze, Kochikaze, Hamanasu, Akashia, Tosamizuki, Okokaze, Sachikaze, Ogikaze, Natsuzaze, Sawakaze, Beninana, Yamazakura, Kaido, Sazanka, Aoi, Suisen, Yaezakura, Yanakaze, Yukitsubaki, Washikaze, Nogekaze, Imakaze, Komakusa, Shiragiku, Katsukaze, Satsuke, Yaguruma, Murokaze, Fuyo, Tsubaki, Higokaze, Shirahagi, Ashibi, Suiren, Kobai, Yamayuri, Kurikaze, Sorakaze, Murakaze, Aikaze, Ayame). 20 tons, 20 meters. Commissioned by 1992/2002.


4 Isokaze

(Isokaze, Hayakaze, Nadakaze, Kotokaze). 18+ tons, 18 meters. Commissioned by 1989/1991.


42 Yamayuri

(Miyagiku, Suzuran, Isogiku, Isegiko, Ahsai, Hazakura, Hinagiku, Hamagiku, Tsutsuji, Satozakura, Ezogiku, Hayagiku, Kozakura, Shirane, Sarubia, Hatsugiku, Hamayura, Airisu, Yamabuki, Shirayuri, Karatachi, Hamayuu, Sasayuri, Kosumosu, Takagiku, Yamahagi, Mokuren, Isofuji, Tamatsubaki, Yodoki, Iozakura, Himetsubaki, Tokikusa, Mutsugiku, Terugiko, Mayazakura, Yamagiko, Tobiume, Kotozakura, Monigiku, Kuroyuri, Chiyogiku). 30 tons, 18 meters. Commissioned by 1979/1988.


4 FM-Type
Uncertain data ?

JAPANESE COAST GUARD AVIATION
Aircrafts
- 2 Falcon 900 (Maritime Patrol)
- 2 SAAB-340B (SAR)
- 10 LR-2 Beech 350 Super King Air (Transport)
- 3 to 5 Beech 200T (Maritime Patrol)
- 2 or 3 Gulfstream V (Transport/Maritime Patrol/VIP)
- 1 Cessna U-206G Stationair (Utility)
- 5 NAMC YS-11A (Utility)

Helicopters
- 4 AS-332L1 Super Puma (SAR)
- 4 Bell 206B JetRanger II (Utility)
- 21 to 26 ? Bell 212 Twin Huey (Transport/Utility)
- 8 Bell 412 Twin Huey (Utility)
- 3 S-76C (Utility) or 3 AW-139 ?

JAPANESE NAVAL AVIATION (9800+)
Aircrafts
- 80 to 93 P-3C Orion (Maritime Patrol; ELINT, Reco...)
- 4 Shin Meiwa US-1A (SAR)
- 3 Shin Meiwa US-2 (SAR)
- 4 YS-11M (Transport), 6 others in reserve ?
- 5 LC-90 (Transport), up to 25 others in reserve ?
- 35 Fuji T-35 (Training)
- 4 Learjet 35 (Utility)

Helicopters
- 62 SH-60J Seahawk (ASW), up to 40 others in reserve ?
- 28 or 29 SH-60K (ASW)
- 9 or 10 MH-53E Sea Dragon (MCM, to be retired soon & replaced by up to 11 MCH-101)
- 18 or 19 UH-60J Black Hawk (SAR)
- 2 MCH-101 (others to be introduced)
- Few CH-101 (others to be introduced)
- 3 S-61A Black Hawk (Utility, to be retired soon & replaced by 5 CH-101)
- 1 USH-60K (Utility)
- 3 OH-6D/MD-500MD (Training, to be replaced by up to 15 EC-135/TH-135)
- 5 OH-6DA/MD-500ME (Training, to be replaced by up to 15 EC-135/TH-135)

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion

Oct 14, 2011

Future of the Indian Navy

One of the six largest navies of the world......

Cartography:
Of the entire Indian land aera, 9,56% were of water (rivers/lakes), 14,500 km of inland navigable waterways, a coastline of 7,517 km (4,671 mi) ; EEZ 1,630,356 (255,764 sq mi) km2

Personnal Strentgh: 58 000 (+ 9550 Coast Guard)
(+ 55 000 reserve)

Up to 3 Aircraft-Carriers
Up to 1 Vishal ???
(Vishal). Up to 65 000 tons, 260 meters (likely pure Indian indeginously design, derived/enlarged from the Vikrant design, but in CATOBAR configuration). Originaly scheduled to be commissioned by 2018 (with a second ship by 2024 ?). But current economic & technical problems are now delaying the project by severals years......as usual...wait & see...

Up to 1 Vikrant
(Vikrant), 40 000 tons, 252 meters (Indian design with help from Italian shipyard) STOBAR carrier. These construction suffered from initial problems/delays, mainly due to Indian industry shorthcoming. To be commissioned by 2014, with probably 35+ years of service, to be retired by late 2040's.

Up to 1 Vikramaditya
(Vikramaditya), 44 000 tons, 283 meters (former 1980's Ex-Soviet Admiral Gorshkov carrier). Extensively rebuild (2,3 $ billion......yeah...a big joke...) for Indian service. To be commissioned by late 2012, with probable +/- 20 years of further service expected, to be retired during 2030’s.

1 Viraat
(Viraat), 23/28 000 tons, 226 meters (former Ex-British HMS Hermes, built by late 1940’s/1950’s). Extensively refited but fully obsolete, to be retired by 2018...

+/- 10 Destroyers
Up to 4 Type 15B
(Not yet named). Up to 7000 tons (improved design from Type 15B Kolkata, likely with phased array radar, and change in superstructure, for a much more stealthier design). Likely to be commissioned by 2018/2020 and to remain in service until +/- 2050.

Up to 3 Type 15A
(Kolkata, Kochi, Chennai). 6800 tons, 163 meters (improved design from Type 15 Delhi DDG). Commissioned by 2012/2014, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired by mid 2040’s.

3 Type 15
(Delhi, Mysore, Mumbai). 6200 tons, 163 meters (first major indeginously Indian warship). Commissioned by 1997/2001, to remain in service until early 2030’s.

5 Rajput
(Rajput, Rana, Ranjit, Ranvir, Ranvijay). 4000+ tons, 147 meters (Russian Kashin design of early 1960’s). Commissioned by 1980/1988, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired through 2010’s and replaced by the Type 15 A/B DDG’s.

Frigates
Up to ? Shivalik (Type 17)
(Shivalik, Satpura, Sahyadri, others not yet named). 5500 tons, 142 meters. A first batch of 5 ships likely to be commissioned by 2010/2012. A second batch (improved design ?) of 7 ships by 2015/2020.

Up to 6 Talwar
(Talwar, Trishul, Tabar). 3800 tons, 124 meters (Russian 11356 Frigate design). Commissioned by 2003/2004, to remain in service until early 2030’s. A further group of 3 and slightly improved ships (Teg, Tarkash, Trikand) expected to be commissioned by 2011/2012 and to remain in service until early 2040’s.

3 Brahamaputra (Type 16A)
(Brahamaputra, Betwa, Beas). 3800 tons, 126 meters (Indian design derived from Godavari FFG). Commissioned by 2000/2005, to remain in service until mid 2020’s.

3 Godavari (Type 16)
(Godavari, Ganga, Gomati). 3600 tons, 126 meters (Indian design derived from the British Leander FF design). Commissioned by 1983/1988, with probable +/- 30 year of life, to be retired through 2010’s and replaced by some Shivalik FFG’s.

1 Nilgiri
(Taragiri). 2800 meters, 113 meters (improved design from British Leander FF class). Commissioned by 1980, to be retired very soon (2011/2012).

Corvettes/Fast Attack Missile Crafts
4 (+8?) Kamorta (Type 28, more a light frigate than a Corvette...)
(Kamorta, others not yet nammed...). 2500 tons, 109+ meters. Commissioned by 2012+

4 Kora (Type 25A)
(Kora, Kirch, Kulish, Kharmuk). 1400 tons, 91 meters (improved design from Type 25). Commissioned by 1998/2004

4 Khukri (Type 25)
(Khukri, Kuthar, Kirpan, Khanjar). 1300 tons, 91 meters (Around 65% of the ship contains indigenous content). Commissioned by 1989/1991.

10 Veer (Tarantul I)
(Veer, Nirbhik, Nipat, Nishank, Nirghat, Vibhuti, Vipul, Vinash, Vidyut, Nashak). 450 tons, 56 meters (Russian Tarantul I FAC design). First five crafts built in Russia (commissioned by 1987/1989). Next five crafts built in India (commissioned by 1991/1995).

2 Prabal (Tarantul IV)
(Prabal, Pralaya). 450 tons, 56+ meters (Russian Tarantul IV FAC design). Commissioned by 2002.

4 Abhay (Pauk II)
(Abhay, Ajay, Akshay, Agray). 500+ tons, 57 meters (Russian Pauk/Molniya II FAC design). Transferred by 1989/1991.

Submarines
Up to 3 SSBN ???
Up to 3 future SSBN (enlarged/improved from the Arihant design) were expected (hoped) during the 2020’s.

Up to 1 Chakra
(Chakra). 8000+ tons, 110+ meters (ex Russian Akula I SSN). Transferred by late 2011.

Up to 4 ? Arihant (SSN/SSGN)
(Arihant, others not yet named). 6000 tons, 112 meters SGN design (indeginously design derived from olders Soviet designs). All four expected to be commissioned during the 2010’s decade, with probable +/- 30 years of service, to be retired during 2040’s/early 2050's.

Up to 6 future SSK
Project under review, main design possible French "Scorpene" or Russian "Lada/Amur"..., likely to be commissioned by 2018/2023 ?

Up to 6 Scorpene
(Not yet nammed). 1800 tons, 70 meters. Expected to be commissioned by 2015/2020.

10 Sindhughosh
(Sindhughosh, Sindhudhvaj, Sindhuraj, Sindhuvir, Sindhuratna, Sindhukesari, Sindhukirti, Sindhuvijay, Sindhurakshak, Sindhushastra). 2300/3000 tons, 72+ meters (Russian Kilo SSK design). Commissioned by 1986/2000.

4 Shishumar
(Shishumar, Shankush, Shalki, Shankul). 1400/1800 tons, 64+ meters (German Type 209 SSK design). Commissioned by 1986/1994.

Up to 5 future Midgets Submarines
Planned.

+/- 8 Mine-Hunters
Up to 8 newer MCM
8 newer MCM (derived from Italian design), First 2 ships built in south-korea, next 6 built in India under technology transfert (+/- 670 $ million per ship). First two Korean-Built MCM commissioned by 2016 and the next 6 Indian-Built by 2018.

Up to 2 Osprey ?
(Ex-US MCM). Under negociation ?

8 Pondicherry
(Alleppey, Ratnagiri, Karwar, Cannanore, Cuddalore, Kakinanda, Kozhikode, Konkan). 750/870+ tons, 61 meters (Russian Natya MCM design). Commissioned by 1980/1988, likely to be retired by late 2010's.

Large Amphibious
2 or 3 newer LPD ?
Currently under study. Likely to be commissioned by late 2010's...wait & see

1 Jalashwa (LPD)
(Jalashwa). 8000/16 000 tons, 173 meters (ex 1960's US Austin LPD). Transferred by 2007.

3 Shardul (LST)
(Shardul, Kesari, Airavat). 5600 tons, 125 meters. Commissioned by 2007/2009.

2 Magar (LST)
(Magar, Gharial). 5600 tons, 120 meters. Commissioned by 1987/1997.

4 Kumbhir (LSM)
(Cheetah, Mahish, Guldar, Kumbhir). 1200 tons, 83+ meters (Polish Polnocny LSM). Commissioned by 1985/1986.

2 Nicobar (transport)
(Nicobar, Andamans). 20 000 tons, 157 meters (Polish 1991/1999 built), commissioned by 1998/2000.

Small Amphibious
6 or 7 Vasco Da Gama (LCU)
(L-33/39 ?). 500 tons, 57 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1987.

Ocean Patrol Vessels & Survey Vessels
Up to 5 Future OPV
Planned.

Up to 7 Saryu
(Saryu, Sunayna, Sumedha, Sumitra, others not yet nammed). 2200+ tons, 105 meters. Commissioned by 2010+

6 Sukanya
(Sukanya, Subhadra, Suvarna, Savitri, Sharada, Sujata). 1800 tons, 101+ meters. Commissioned by 1989/1993.

Up to 6 newer Survey Ships
(Makar, Meen, others not yet nammed). Unclear data ?

6 Sandhayak (Survey Ships)
(Sandhayak, Nirdeshak, Nirupak, Investigator, Jamuna, Sutlej, Darshak, Sarvekshak). 1300/1900 tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1981/2002.

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
10+ Car Nicobar
(Car Nicobar, Chetlat, Kora Divh, Cheriyam, Cankaraso, Kondul, Kalpeni, Kabra, Koswari, Karuva). 325 tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 2009/2011.

7 Trinkat/Bangaram (imrpoved SDB Mk 3)
(Trinkat, Tillangchang, Tarasa, Bangaram, Bitra, Bati Malv, Baratang). 260 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 2000/2006.

Up to 3 SDB Mk 3
(T-58/59, Rajkamal). 160+ tons, 37+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985. Now uncertain status ?

1 Makar
(Mesh). Uncertain data ?

In Shore Patrol Vessels
7 to 8 Super Dvora Mk II
(T-80/86, 87?). 48/60 tons, 22+ meters. Commissioned by 1998/2005.

Replenishment Ships
2 Deepak
(Deepak, Shakti). 27 500 tons, 175 meters (italian design). Commissioned by 2011.

1 Jyoti
(Jyoti). 35 900 tons, 178 meters (russian Komandarm Fedko design). Commissioned by 1996.

1 Aditya
(Aditya). 24 000 tons, 172 meters. Commissioned by 2000.

1 Ambika
(Ambika). Commissioned by 1995

6 Poshak class
(Palan, Pushpa...). Data unclear ?

Various Auxiliary Ships
1 Sagardhwani (research ship)
(
Sagardhwani). 1300/2000 tons, 85 meters. Commissioned by 1994.


1 Tir (training ship)
(Tir). 2400/3200 tons, 105+ meters. Commissioned by 1986.

1 Krishna (training ship)
(Krishna). Commissioned by 1995.

1 Sudarshini (sail training ship)
(Sudarshini). Commissioned by 2011.

2 Varuna (sail training ship)
(Varuna, Tarangini). 400+ tons, 54 meters. Commissioned by 1981/1997.

1 Mhadel (Yacht)
(Mhadel). Uncertain data ?

2 Astravahini (Torpedo recovery vessels)
( Astravahini, ?). Uncertain data ?

1 Lakshadweep (hospital ship)
(Lakshadweep). 800+ tons, 82 meters. Commissioned by 1981.

1 Nireekshak (submarine rescue ship, diving support ship)
(Nireekshak). 3600 tons, 70+ meters. Commissioned by 1989.

1 Gaj (ocean tug)
(Gaj). 560 tons, 34 meters. Commissioned by 2002.

1 Matanga (ocean tug)
(Matanga). 1600 tons, 67+ meters. Commissioned by 1983

Likely few others auxiliary ships (Water Carrier, Diving Tender, ect...). Data unclear ?
Likely severals Harbour Tugs, data unclear ?

INDIAN MARINES (1200)
Data unclear about their equipment ?

SAGAR PRAHARI BAL (1000+)
Created as a consequence of the infamous Mumbai terrorist Attacks
Up to 80 small patrol crafts

INDIAN COAST GUARD (9500+)
Off Shore/Ocean Patrol Vessels
2 Sankalp ?
Uncertain data ?

4 Samar ?
Uncertain data ?

8 Vikram ?
Uncertain data ?

6 Vijaya
(Vijaya, Varuna.......). 1000+ tons, 74+ meters. Commissioned by 1985/1990.

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
7 Sarojini-Naidu
(Sarojini Naidu, Durgabai Deshmukh, Kasturba Gandhi...). 235+ tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 2002/2008.

1 Rani Abbakka
Uncertain data ?

7 Jija Bai Mod 1
(Priyadarshini, Annie Beseant, Kamla Devi, Amrit Kaur, Kanak Lata Barua, Bhikaji Cama, Sucheta Kripalani). 215 tons, 46 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1998.

7 Jija Bai
(Jija Bai, Chand Bai, Kittur Chinnama, Rani Jindan, Habbahkhatun, Ramadevi, Avvayar). 180+ tons, 44+ meters. Commissioned by 1983/1985

8 Priyadarshini
Uncertain data ?

6 Tara Bai
(Tara Bai, Ahalya Bai, Lakshami Bai, Akka Devi, Naiki Devi, Ganga Devi). 170+ tons, 44+ meters. Commissioned by 1987/1990

2 Rajkiran (SDB Mk 2)
(Rajkiran, Rajkamal). 200 tons, 37+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985

In Shore Patrol Vessels
9 (+6) P-2000
(C-131/140...). 49 tons, 20+ meters. Commissioned by 1993/1998+

6 Swallow 65
(C-01/06, 63). 32 tons, 20 meters. Commissioned by early 1980's.

6 Griffon 8000 TDX (overcrafts)
(H-181/186). 27 tons, 21+ meters. Commissioned by 2000/2002.

INDIAN SHIPS UNDER A ANOTHER ADMINISTRATION
6 ? Fisherie Protection Crafts
(Kallyani, Kayerii, Karuna, Keishna, Kalpoka). 16+ meters. Delivered by 1996+

BORDERS SECURITY FORCES
Numbers of 17 meters small crafs ?

INDIAN COAST GUARD AVIATION
Aircrafts
- 24 Do-228 (transport)

Helicopters
- 17 HAL Chetal SA-316B Alouette III (utility)

INDIAN NAVAL AVIATION (7000)
Aicrafts
- Up to 11 Sea-Harrier FRS Mk 51
- 4 Tu-142M Bear (ASW).
- 14 Do-228 (Maritime Patrol)
- 6 Il-38 May (Maritime Patrol)
- 17 BN-2 Islander (Transport)
- 10 Do-228 (Transport)
- 10 HAL-784M (Transport)
- 6 HJT-16 Mk II (Training)
- 6 HJT-16 Mk II Kiran II (Training)
- 8 HPT-32 Deepak

Helicopters
- 7 Ka-25 Hormone (ASW)
- 12 Ka-28 (Ka-27PL) Helix A (ASW)
- Up to 21 Sea King Mk 42A (ASW)
- 14 Sea King Mk 42B (ASW)
- 9 Ka-31 Helix B (AEW)
- 4 Dhruv ALH 2 (Utility)
- 8 HAL Chetak SA-316B Alouette III (Utility)
- Up to 23 SA-319 Alouette III (Utility)

- Up to 6 UH-3H Sea King (Utility)


UAV
- 8 Searcher Mk II
- 4 Heron

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion