L23 INS Gharial Indian Navy ---- india classes ----Guided-Missile Destroyer ............ Delhi classGuided-Missile Destroyer ............ Kolkata classGuided-Missile Destroyer ............ Rajput classFrigate ............ Brahmhaputra classFrigate ............ Godavari classFrigate ............ Nilgiri classFrigate ............ Shivalik (Project 17) classFrigate ............ Talwar classFrigate ............ Teg classCorvette ............ Khukri classCorvette ............ Kora (25A) classCorvette ............ Saryu classCorvette ............ Sukanya classCoast Guards ............ Samar classCoast Guards ............ Samarth classCoast Guards ............ Vikram classLanding Ship/Platform Dock ............ Magar (1987) classLanding Ship/Platform Dock ............ Magar classSupport Ship ............ Darshak (1959) classSupport Ship ............ Deepak class------------- Also used -------------UK ... Aircraft Carrier ........... Improved Centaur classUK ... Aircraft Carrier ........... Majestic classRU ... Aircraft Carrier V STOL ........... Improved Kiev classUS ... Landing Ship/Platform Dock ........... Austin class--More------ Magar (1987) class ships ----Indian Navy ----- L20 INS MagarIndian Navy ----- L23 INS Gharial--More-- 1997 to present Data Login to Edit Magar (1987) class L - Landing Ship/Platform Dock IMO: MMSI: Flight Deck: Call Sign: Shipyard: Hindustan Shipyard Events Help Us Add new event for this unitYear:Month: <- (1/12) Optional Day: <- (1/31) Optional Text: Add Event ---Filter---OrderedLaunchedCommissionedHistory of L23 INS Gharial1985Ordered1991-apr-1Launchedcompleted at GRSE, Kolkata1997-feb-14Commissioned Specifications from Magar (1987) class 5655full load (tn) 120length (m) 17.50beam (m) 4draught (m) 3000range (nm) 15max speed (knots) 2Naval Engine diesel - SEMT Pielstick4Naval Gun single 40 mm Aircraft Typical Max Indian Navy Westland Sea King 12The Max option implies only aircraft of this model onboard Builder Hindustan Shipyard,