INS Tarasa, FOWJFAC for Indian Navy launched

Q.  FOWJFAC was launched on 20th June 2016. What does it stand for?
- Published on 01 Jul 16

a. Follow On Water Jet Fast Attack
b. Follow On Watered Jet Fast Attack
c. Followed on Water Jet Free Attack
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Follow On Water Jet Fast Attack
 
The fourth in the series of Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (FO-WJFAC) for the Indian Navy was launched on 30 Jun 16 at a ceremony at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata which also designed the craft.
  • It is called INS Tarasa after an Andaman and Nicobar island.
  • These Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft are powered by the latest MTU engines, along with an advanced machinery control system and water jets and can attain a maximum speed of up to 35 Knots.
  • The indigenous CRN 91 Gun with Optronic Pedestal gives the ships the requisite firepower to undertake its role of patrolling at sea effectively.

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