'Sarthak' launched in August 2020 by Ministry of Defence, Government of India relates to which of the following ?

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  1. Smart Bomb
  2. Rocket Launcher
  3. Offshore Patrol Vessel
  4. Light Combat Aircraft

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Option 3 : Offshore Patrol Vessel
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The correct answer is Offshore Patrol Vessel.

  • An offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’.

Key Points

  • OPV Sarthak is the 4th in the series of five OPVs.
  • It has been designed & built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in line with the Prime Minister's vision of ‘Make in India’.
  • The Ship is fitted with state-of-the-art Navigation and Communication equipment, sensor and machinery.
  • The 105 Metre ship displaces approximately 2350 tons and is propelled by two 9100 KW diesel engines designed to attain a maximum speed of 26 knots, with an endurance of 6000 Nautical Miles.
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