Ins jalashwa

1. INS JALASHWA

2. Contents Introduction Specifications Performance Some Important Notes Service In Indian Navy References

3. Introduction INS  Jalashwa  - a Sanskrit name for the Hippopotamus , is an amphibious assault ship that can embark, transport and land various elements of an amphibious force to support operations ashore. Being the second largest ship in the Indian Navy's inventory, she is capable of undertaking amphibious operations, maritime surveillance, special operations, search & rescue, medical support and as well as humanitarian relief. She was originally commissioned in the United States Navy as USS  Trenton , one of twelve vessels in the Austin Class amphibious warfare series. She was laid down at Seattle, Washington on 08 August 1966 by the Lockheed Shipbuilding & Construction Company. She was launched on 03 August 1968 and was commissioned on 06 March 1971. After nearly 36 years of service with the US Navy, she was transferred to the Indian Navy on 17 January 2007 and was commissioned on 22 June 2007. The Indian Government purchased the vessel for Rs 2.18 billion (USD $48.44 million). This is the first ship to be transferred from the US Navy, besides being the first Landing Platform Dock (LPD) to be acquired by the Indian Navy.

4. Specifications Displacement : 12,000tonnes Full load: 16,600tonnes, Length :173.7 meters (570 feet) overall, Waterline Draught :6.7 meters (22 feet) maximum, 7 meters (23 feet) limit Propulsion : Two boilers, two steam turbines, two shafts; 24,000 shp Speed :20 knots (40 km/h)Boats & landing Craft carried : 4 x LCM-8 landing craft Complement :27 officers, 380 sailors Landing force : up to 1000 troops Armament :4 × 3 in / 50 caliber AA gun mounts 2 × Phalanx CIWS Aircraft carried:6 x UH-3 Sea King helicopters

5. Performance Main Machinery :  Two boilers, two steam turbines, two shafts, 24,000 shaft horsepower. Maximum Speed :  20 knots. Maximum Range :   Not Known. Complement :  In United States Navy service, the ship's complement included 24 officers, 396 sailors and 900 marines. The Indian Navy complement includes 27 officers and 380 sailors. Military Lift :  Four LCM-8 landing craft were acquired, along with the purchase of INS  Jalashwa . These boats are housed in a hangar below.

6. Some Important Notes The specialty of this ship is the well deck, which houses the LCM-8 river boat. The ship's cargo space enhances the equipment carrying capability. Unlike regular warships, this ship has a flight deck for helicopter operations from which four medium helicopters can operate simultaneously. This deck can also be used to operate vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft like the Sea Harrier, in special circumstances. Since the ship is capable of embarking over 1000 troops, she is fully equipped with extensive medical facilities including four operation theatres, 12-bed ward, laboratory and a dental centre to ensure the health care of the embarked personnel.

7. Service In Indian Navy In 2006, the Indian government purchased  Trenton  for US$48.44 million (Rs 2.18 billion).  The ship was turned over to the Indian Navy on 17 January 2007. The Indian Navy renamed the ship as the INS Jalashwa .   It remained at Norfolk Naval Base for refitting until May 2007. Six H-3 Sea King maritime utility transport helicopters operate from the ship.  The ship is based at Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command.

8. References http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00488/TH26_SHIP_PTI2_26_2_488845f.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/USS_Trenton_LPD-14_fleetweek2004.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/adux21/32999675bj4.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/INS_Jalashwa_commissioning.jpg http://www.domain-b.com/defence/land/indian_army/images%5Cins_jalashwa_domain-b.jpg http://media.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/SHIP_LPH_ROKS_Dokdo_Launches_AAVs_lg.jpg http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Images/Jalashwa05.jpg http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Images/Jalashwa04.jpg http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Ships/Active/167-ins-jalashwa.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INS_Jalashwa_(L41) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/US_Navy_070117-N-1924T-115_Indian_sailors_raise_their_national_flag_aboard_the_amphibious_transport_dock_USS_Trenton_%28LPD_14%29%2C_which_was_decommissioned_after_35_years_of_naval_service.jpg/250px-thumbnail.jpg

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