NEW DELHI: Hidden missile destroyers are built noble, Visakhapatnam, which has been packed with a variety of missiles and anti-submarine rocket, will be appointed to the Indian Navy on Sunday.
Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and the Top Naval Commander will attend the induction ceremony to be held at the Western Navy Command.
“Commissioning Visakhapatnam will reiterate the presence of India among a group of elite countries with the ability to design and build advanced warships,” Deputy Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade, said the Deputy Head of the Navy, has said.
Here all you need to know about guided missile destroyers: * ‘Visakhapatnam’ is equipped with deadly weapons and sensors, including supersonic-to-surface surfaces and surfaces-to-air, medium and short weapons, anti-submarine rocket and war suits Electronics and advanced communication.
* Ships have the ability to start two integrated helicopters and very high automation levels with advanced digital networks, combat management systems and integrated platform management systems.
* ‘Visakhapatnam’ is the destroyer of the first stealth missile from the RS 35,000 Crore Project 15B, where a total of four warships are being built.
* The next ship is set to be assigned in 2023, while the other two are planned to be installed in 2025.
* The warship has been designed by the Navy Navy India Directorate, and built by Mazagon Dock Limited.
* The ship 163mx17m has a displacement of 7,400 tons.
* This can be called one of the most powerful warships to be built in India, according to officials.
* Ships, driven by four strong gas turbines, capable of reaching speeds of more than 30 knots.
* This is equipped with a modern radar surveillance that provides target data to the gunnery weapons system from the ship.
* The capabilities of the anti-submarine warfare of Visakhapatnam are provided by rocket launchers, torpedo launchers and anti-submarine warfare helicopters.
* Ships are also equipped to fight with the conditions of nuclear, biological and chemical warfare.
(With input from the agency)