L&T-class Cadet Training Ship

Class overview
Name	L&T-class
Builders	Kattupalli Shipyard, Chennai, India
Operators	Indian Navy
Preceded by	Tir-class
Built	2024-
In service	2026 (expected)
Planned	3
Building	3
Completed	0
General characteristics
Type	Cadet Training Ship (CTS)
Displacement	4,700 tonnes (4,626 long tons)
Length	122 m (400 ft 3 in)
Beam	18 m (59 ft 1 in)
Propulsion	2 × diesel engines Twin shaft with a controllable pitch propeller
Speed	20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) (Maximum) 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) (Cruise)
Range	12,070 km (6,520 NM) at cruising speed
Endurance	60 days
Complement	20 officers, 150 sailors, and 200 cadets
Sensors and processing systems	2 × I-Band commercial navigation radars Combat Management System (CMS) Data link systems
Armament	1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun with Fire control system 2 × AK-630M CIWS with FCS 12.7 mm guns with FCS 2 × OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
Aviation facilities	2 × Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) with one in deck

L&T-class Cadet Training Ship are a series of three cadet training ships (CDTs) being built for the Indian Navy by L&T Shipbuilding in Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai, India.

Design

The L&T-class training vessels have a length of 122 meters and a beam of 18 meters with a displacement of around 4,700 tonnes and a design speed of over 20 knots. These vessels will have an endurance of 60 days. The ship has a range of 1,2070 km at 15 knots. The ship can accommodate 20 officers, 150 sailors, and 200 cadets. The training vessels will have three classrooms with space for 70 cadets each, a chart house, and special training bridges for cadets. The CTS will feature a quick-reaction team room, magazines and weaponry supplies, and distinct spaces for mechanical and aircraft. Additionally, they will have logistical areas like quarter-decks, boat decks, accommodation ladders, and galleys. The ships will have an automatic "Helo landing and traversing system" for on-board helicopter operations. Armaments include OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun, 2 AK-630 CIWS and 12.7 mm calibre machine guns equipped with each Fire Control System. The vessels are based on an GSL's in-house design.

Following the basic training, these ships will support the at-sea training of officer cadets, including female cadets, to fulfil the future requirements of the Indian Navy. In an effort to improve diplomatic ties, the ships would also train cadets from friendly nations. The ships can also be used for evacuation of people and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).

Construction history

On 7 March 2023, the Ministry of Defence awarded the contract for three Cadet Training Ships to Larsen & Toubro. The cost of the project amounts to ₹3,108.09 crore (US$390 million). Under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) Category, L&T will design, develop, and manufacture these ships indigenously. As per the contract, the delivery of the ships will commence from 2026.

The main contractor is L&T Defence, while the ships will be built in the facilities of L&T Shipbuilding. Bharat Electronics signed a ₹8.47 billion (US$110 million) contract with L&T in March 2024 to supply 14 types of communications and electronic warfare systems for the cadet training ships.

On 25 February 2024, the keel of the first Cadet Training ship was laid. The ceremony was presided by Rear admiral Ravi Kumar Dhingra, Flag Officer Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Area and presence of other important officers.

On 20 April 2024, steel cutting ceremony of the third ship was held in Kattupalli Shipyard.

Ships in class

Yard Number	Name	Pennant Number	Keel Laid	Launched	Commissioned	Home Port	Status
Y-18003	Vessel 1		29 February 2024				Under Construction
Y-18004	Vessel 2						On Order
Y-18005	Vessel 3

See also

• INS Tir (A86)
• Future of the Indian Navy
• Training ships of the Indian Navy