6 key features of the missile destroyer

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1. 3rd of four ‘Vishakhapatnam’ class destroyer

It is third of the four ‘Vishakhapatnam’ class destroyers, indigenously designed by Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, Warship Design Bureau. Image credits: RMO India | Twitter

2. Who constructed it?

Constructed by Mazagaon Dock Limited, it was delivered to the Indian Navy on October 20 after completion of a rigourous and comprehensive trial programme. Image credits: RMO India | Twitter

3. First to be named after a city

INS Imphal is the first warship to be named after a city from the Northeastern region, which was approved by the President in April 2019. Image credits: RMO India | Twitter

4. What weapons does it feature?

BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, indigenous rocket launchers for countering submarines, and a 76mm super fast gun mount. Image credits: RMO India | Twitter

5. Superb Speed

The warship is powered by Combines Gas and Gas (COGAG) propulsion and is capable of achieving speeds in excess of 30 knots (56 km/hour). Image credits: Spokesperson Navy | Twitter

6. Other features

Equipped with cutting-edge surveillance radar that feeds target info to ship's gunnery systems. Also equipped to fight under Nuclear, Biological & Chemical warfare conditions. Image credits: RMO India | Twitter Find Next One