The Indian Navy said in a statement that the operation of the Visakhapatnam would enhance our capabilities and firepower to address threats both above water and underwater, the Hindu Stan Times reported.
The Indian Navy launched the INS Visakhapatnam, one of four stealth guided missile destroyers under Project 15B, at the naval wharf in Mumbai on November 21. According to the Indian Navy, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was the main guest at the INS Visakhapatnam ship operation ceremony, built by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL).
As one of the largest destroyers built in India, the INS Visakhapatnam has an overall length of 164 meters and a discharge of more than 7,500 tons. It is also equipped with medium and short-range artillery, anti-submarine missiles, advanced communication and electronic warfare components.
The sister ship is equipped with weapons and anti-submarine sensors developed by India, notably the Sonar Humsa NG system mounted on the body along with heavy fishing tubes and missile launchers.
"Ins Visakhapatnam, which is built in indigenous steel, is the next layer of Kolkata -class destroyers that were put into equipment in the Indian Navy from the last decade. The design of the Navy Design Department and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd Mumbai, four ships will be named after the major cities of the country such as Visakhapatnam, MormaGao, Imphal and Surat," - Surat " Know more.
The Visakhapatnam ship can accommodate a crew of 312 people, have an operating range of 4,000 nautical miles and can carry out missions lasting up to 42 days. In addition to modern weapons and missiles, the ship is equipped with two more helicopters to further expand its range.
