The late Prasun Sengupta had even recommended using the same basic design scaled for NGC and NGMV. In hindsight, it would've been perfect.
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NGMV and NGC are totally different in concept.
NGMV is exclusively a A2AD platform for surface warfare. Small at <1500 tons and Fast;
- Propulsion CODAG
- 1 × General Electric LM2500
- 2 × Pielstick 12PA 6 STC6 Diesel engines
Speed 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)
NGC are general purpose diesel ships. Economical to operate and long range.
- The Indian Navy’s next-generation corvettes are a planned class of corvettes that are capable of Offensive SSM attacks, Anti Submarine Warfare Operations, Local Naval Defence, MIO, and VBSS Operations. Under this initiative, the Indian Navy plans to acquire seven advanced missile corvettes. Though the RFI suggests the deliveries of the corvettes commence in 2023, it doesn’t seem feasible at the moment. The length of ships will not be longer than 120 meters, but the beam and the displacement were not mentioned in the RFI. The crew of the new ships will consist of 21 officers and 137 sailors. They will have a range of not less than 4000nm at sustained economical speed. The ships will have a top speed of more than 27 knots, and max sustained speed will be more than 25 knots.
The propulsion layout could've been different for NGMV (1 vs 2 GTs) with the helo deck and torpedo launchers deleted. They're both slated to use LM-2500 anyway. A modular family of ships like the Dutch Sigma class with role-specific modifications.
That was never the case. These are just one of the many bad takes from PKS, if he indeed made them.
He actually preferred a common 3500t hull for both requirements. At least, it would have allowed for a proper Brahmos VLS for NGMV. Heck, a P-28 variant would've sufficed. It'd be our answer to the US LCS.
Anyways, we'll just have to live with it.
Case For Combining Indian Navy’s NGMV & NGC Needs Into A Unitary Procurement
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It doesn't matter what an outsider thinks or wishes. Design choices come from role requirements defined by the navy. Both design never started to be same propulsion. The USN LCS program is a complete disaster, and it has nothing with our requirements.He actually preferred a common 3500t hull for both requirements. At least, it would have allowed for a proper Brahmos VLS for NGMV. Heck, a P-28 variant would've sufficed. It'd be our answer to the US LCS.
Anyways, we'll just have to live with it.
Case For Combining Indian Navy’s NGMV & NGC Needs Into A Unitary Procurement
Worldwide, the major navies as well as those with littoral warfare missions are getting rid of their existing fleets of FAC-Ms and lig...
A truss-based barrel? It's only a 30mm caliber gun. Maybe they'll add a fairing to cover it someday.
The 20-35mm naval canons across the world share similar construction.
These canons currently are to go on ASW-SWC and the Survey vessels. So stealth is not an immediate requirement I feel.
This is the new NSG-30 gun which was produced by GRSE itself along with Israel.
