INS Brahmaputra Guided Missile Frigate Model

2025 Project | Workshop 514, TCET | Naval Wing Project

Basic Information

Project Title INS Brahmaputra Guided Missile Frigate Model
Duration 2024-2025 Academic Year
Venue Workshop 514 (Carpentry Workshop), TCET
Unit TCET NCC Naval Wing
Mentor & OIC Cdr. Vijay Pratap Singh (Retd.)
ANO Lt. (Dr.) Nivant Kambale
Project Leader [To Be Added]
Cadet Participants Cadet Team

Event Context

Advanced guided missile frigate project named after the mighty Brahmaputra River.

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Introduction

The INS Brahmaputra Guided Missile Frigate Model project was undertaken by the TCET NCC Naval Wing to showcase the capabilities of the Brahmaputra-class frigates. Named after India's longest river, INS Brahmaputra represents the Indian Navy's formidable surface combatants.

This project enhanced cadets' understanding of modern naval warfare platforms, including advanced sensor systems, missile armaments, and sophisticated combat management systems.

Technical Specifications

Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE)
Length 126.4 m
Beam (width) 14.5 m
Draught 4 m
Displacement 5300 tonnes
Designed by Directorate of Naval Design
Class Brahmaputra class, modification of the Godavari class of frigates
Missiles Surface to Ship Missile: 16 × Kh-35 (URAN Missile)
Surface to Air Missile: 16 × Barak I (VLS)
Surface to Underwater (Torpedoes): Triple Tube Launcher, Torpedo A 244s Mod III
Guns OTO Melara 76mm Naval Gun (Super Rapid Gun Mount)
AK-630 (4) Short Range Guns
Depth Charges DC MKII
Sensors, Electronic Warfare and Decoys S-Band Air/surface surveillance radar: BEL Make RAWS-03
L-Band Air surveillance radar: BEL Make/Signaal RAWL-02
Sonar: BEL Make HUMSA (Hull Mounted Sonar Array), Thales, France Make Sintra towed array SONAR
Electronic Warfare system: BEL Make Ajanta Mk.2C
Electronic Support Measures system: ELLORA
BEL Make Radar Warning Receiver Suite
2 × Graseby G738 or BEL Make TOTED towed torpedo decoy

Raw Materials

  • Balsa wood (Ratnagiri, Maharashtra)
  • Sandpapers (small, medium, big grains)
  • Polish paper (350 grain)
  • Primer
  • Paints (black, grey, red)
  • Filer (small and big)
  • Varnish

Tools

  • Hacksaw (small)
  • Chisel (small, medium)
  • Cutting pliers
  • Hammer
  • Brushes
  • Nails

Adhesives & Fasteners

  • NC dope (nitrocellulose)
  • Hardener
  • Thinner
  • White putty
  • Grey putty
  • Birla putty
  • Wood fillers
  • Vetra

Planning & Procurement

  • Team Formation: First and second year cadets under Cdr. Vijay Pratap Singh
  • Briefing: Detailed project explanation with blueprints
  • Vendor Selection: M/s Hobby Craft, Ratnagiri for balsa wood and blueprints
  • Workshop Access: TCET fitting, carpentry, and machine shops utilized

Finishing & Challenges

Finishing Process:
  • Protection: NC dope coating to prevent fungal growth
  • Surface Prep: Multiple putty layers, sanding, and primer application
  • Painting: Acrylic paints with desert camouflage pattern
  • Final Details: Varnish, flags, insignias, and name labels
Challenges Overcome:
  • Hull Shaping: Achieved through careful filing and polishing
  • Material Breakage: Lightweight wood required reinforcement
  • Alignment Issues: Precision adjustments for superstructure
  • Drying Delays: Sun exposure accelerated paint and putty drying
  • Academic Balance: Effective time management and workload sharing

Skills Practiced (Career-Relevant)

This project enabled cadets to gain hands-on exposure to naval engineering and career-relevant skills:

Technical Skills
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Stealth hull design
  • Missile system modelling
  • Scale modelling
  • Precision fabrication
Engineering Skills
  • Surface finishing
  • Radar-absorbent techniques
  • Structural stability
  • Weapon integration
  • Sensor system layout
Management Skills
  • Advanced project planning
  • Complex integration
  • Team coordination
  • Resource optimization
  • Time-bound execution

INS Brahmaputra Guided Missile Frigate Model Team Members

Sr. No. Rank & Name Assigned Responsibility
1 Cdr Vijay Pratap Singh Conceptualised, Initiated and Guided
2 PO Cdt Premraj Dhondphode Project Leader
3 PO Cdt Abhishek Vishwakarma Project Leader
4 Ldg Cdt Ujjesha Tiwari Crafting, Detailing & Finishing
5 Ldg Cdt Priti Yadav Crafting, Detailing & Finishing
6 Ldg Cdt Shruti Prajapati Crafting, Detailing & Finishing
7 Cdt Rahul Patel Support & Learning
8 Cdt Sudhir Bind Support & Learning
9 Cdt Ankit Sharma Support & Learning
10 Cdt Janhavi Patil Support & Learning
11 Cdt Jaya Shukla Support & Learning
12 Cdt Ritu Dubey Support & Learning
13 Cdt Viraj Jadhav Support & Learning
14 Cdt Prakash Shukla Support & Learning
15 Cdt Kushal Mishra Support & Learning
16 Cdt Nimesh Kanojiya Support & Learning
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