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Project 15B Class Destroyer
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Project 15B Class Destroyer |
| Builders | Mazagon Dock Limited |
| Operators |  Indian Navy |
| Preceded by | Kolkata class |
| Planned | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Guided missile destroyer |
| Displacement | Full load: 8,000 tonnes (7,900 long tons) |
| Speed | In excess of 30 knots (56 km/h) |
| Aviation facilities | Flight deck and enclosed hangar for up to two naval helicopters |
In January 2011, the Cabinet Committee for Security gave approval for four more destroyers under Project 15B. Even though Type 15B retains the hull form of Kolkata class destroyers, there will be changes in the superstructure and will be far stealthier with better sound and infrared suppression systems. The Project 15B will be armed with the Nirbhay cruise missile of 1,000 km range, the hypersonic Brahmos-II cruise missile and Extended Range Surface to Air Missile (ER-SAM) with a range of 100 km.[1] Project 15 B differs from Project 15 A because of the “flush deck.” Flush Deck enable stealth as its smooth with less angles and corners. The displacement of each Project 15 B will be 7000 tonnes. except weaponry, which will be imported, the ship will be totally indigenous. It is also expected to carry Nirbhay and Brahmos – II cruise missiles. In addition It may feature Barak -II for Air defence. As with most Indian design, the ship will operate two helicopters.[2]
References
edit- ^ Sandeep Unnithan (2009-03-18). "Govt okays construction of 4 more stealth destroyers". Indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 2010-04-02.
- ^ http://frontierindia.net/indian-navy-to-get-4-more-kolkata-class-destroyers Indian Navy to get 4 more Kolkata Class destroyers
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