Stealth Design
INS Tarkash makes use of proven stealth features about its design. This includes a slab-sided appearance and unbroken deck line, the latter running from bow to stern. The bridge superstructure is of a low profile design, as is the smoke funnels aft of it, and major obstructions are kept to a minimum. The deck gun is set well-forward for excellent clearance of the ship when firing and the helipad at rear is offers inbound helicopters a clear approach.
Air Wing
A helipad with full-service hangar is seated over the stern and supports a single Kamov Ka-28 or Ka-31 "Helix" navalized helicopter or similar. The indigenous HAL Dhruv can also be operated from this position.
Service Record to Date
Having entered service in 2012, INS Tarkash is a relatively new and all-modern addition to the ranks of the Indian Navy. During march of 2015 she was called to her first notable action when the warship was used to ferry Indian nationals out of Yemen as it descended into civil war.
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