29 M. Interceptor Craft

GSL has developed 29 M Interceptor Boat of Aluminium Construction. The craft is propelled by two engines with Waterjet propulsion system which gives a speed in excess of 45 Knots. This craft is designed for interdictory functions as well as normal patrolling in shallow water operations.

Role: Coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, fishery protection, high-speed interception of small, manoeuvrable intruder craft. Special forces operations and anti- terrorist operations.

Capabilities: Shallow water operations, exceptional maneuvering and survivability, rapid acceleration and deceleration, high speed stability and excellent sea keeping characteristics, Topside deck designed to maximize payload and/or armament carrying ability, designed to carry state-of-the- art electro-optic detection and surveillance systems and specially designed to absorb the dynamic recoil loads of a 20-30mm cannon.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
General
Hull Material	Aluminium
Classification	+100 A1 SSC Patrol Mono +LMC HSC G5 or equivalent
Dimensions
Length Overall	29 m
Breadth	7.15 m
Depth	3.52m
Draught	Not more than 1.4 m
Displacement	105 Ton
Capacities
Accommodation	2 Officers & 06 Sailors
Fuel oil	18 Tons
Fresh Water	1 Tons
Performance
Speed	45 Knots
Range	500 nm @ cruising speed (20-25 kn)
Propulsion System
Main Engine	2 x Diesel Engines.
Gear Box	2 x Gear Box with hydraulic pump for Water jet system.
Propulsion	2 x Water Jet
Electrical Equipment
Networks	415V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz / 230 VAC / 24 V DC
Generators	2 x Diesel Generators developing 50KW power.
Armament
1 no 20 mm Naval Stabilised Gun, HMG