Designed by the Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Calcutta, the Kamorta-class consists of four ships: INS Kamorta, Kadmatt, Kiltan, and Kavaratti. Their primary mission is to detect, track, and eliminate hostile submarines in the Indian Ocean.
Revolutionary Superstructure
One of the most notable features of the third (Kiltan) and fourth (Kavaratti) ships is their **superstructure made entirely of carbon-reinforced plastic (CRP)**.
- Reduced Weight: Significant weight reduction compared to steel, leading to better speed and fuel efficiency.
- Corrosion Resistant: Virtually immune to the harsh maritime environment.
- Stealth: Composite materials naturally reflect fewer radar waves, making the corvette harder to detect.
ASW Arsenal
To "Hunt Silence," these corvettes are equipped with a potent ASW suite integrated with advanced sonar systems.
- RBU-6000: Anti-submarine rocket launchers for close-range defense.
- Torpedos: Advanced torpedo tube launchers for heavyweight torpedoes.
- Sonar Suite: HUMSA-NG bow-mounted sonar and Atlas Elektronik's Active Towed Array Sonar.
- Helo Support: Each ship can carry one ASW-capable helicopter (like the Westland Sea King).
The ASW Hunters
The "X-Form" Design
The X-form hull and superstructure, along with the sloped surfaces, provide these ships with significant radar stealth. The Kamorta-class is also equipped with "Kavach" chaff decoy systems to thwart incoming anti-ship missile threats.