The Magar class gave the Indian Navy a domestically built large landing ship capability. The ships were intended to move troops, vehicles, and cargo for amphibious operations, building on earlier imported landing-ship experience while expanding Indian shipbuilding involvement.
Magar-class ships combine vehicle decks, troop accommodation, a bow landing arrangement, and helicopter operating space. Their role is not high-end naval combat, but practical amphibious lift, evacuation, and disaster-response movement where beach access or small ports matter.
The class has been part of India's amphibious inventory for decades and supported a range of sealift and humanitarian tasks. Its importance is as a core utility amphibious platform rather than a heavily armed surface combatant.
| Name | Country | Status | Service Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INS Gharial (L23) | 🇮🇳India | ACTIVE | 1995 – Present | Magar-class LST India |
INS Magar (L21) | 🇮🇳India | ACTIVE | 1987 – Present | Lead Magar-class LST India |
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