Project 15B Stealth Guided Missile Destroyers (Visakhapatnam-Class)

Santhosh Kumar 29/11/2023

Project 15B Stealth Guided Missile Destroyers (Visakhapatnam-Class) mind map
Recent Developments
INS Visakhapatnam
BrahMos Missile Test-Firing
January and February 2022
Presidential Fleet Review
February 2022
INS Mormugao
BrahMos Missile Test-Firing
May 2023
MRSAM Missile Test
May 2023
INS Imphal
crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal)
Nov 2023
Indian Navy (IN)
Role and significance
Frontline naval warfare
Enhancing maritime security
Previous class
Kolkata-Class (Project 15A)
Basis for Project 15B
Design and Construction
Warship Design Bureau (WDB)
Formerly Directorate of Naval Design
Designing IN's warships
Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL)
Shipbuilder
Under Make in India initiative
Derivative of Kolkata-Class
Similarities and upgrades
Design plans completed
Mid-2013
Incremental alterations
Minimizing development time and costs
Contract signing
28 January 2011
Estimated cost INR 29,643.74 crore
Features
Stealth and Resilience
Radar Cross-Section (RCS) minimization
Enhanced resilience design
Total Atmosphere Control System (TAC)
Operation in nuclear fallout regions
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Warfare Protection
Air filtration through NBC filters
Indigenous Component Percentage
72% indigenously sourced components
Battle Damage Control Systems
Improved survivability
Crew Comfort
Ergonomically designed accommodations
Bridge layout
Different from Kolkata-Class
Helicopter Traversing System
Rail-less, for adverse weather conditions
Sonar Equipment Placement
At the bow, contrasting Kolkata-Class
Network-Centric Layout
Ship Data Network (SDN)
Automatic Power Management System (APMS)
Combat Management System (CMS)
Armament and Capabilities
Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW)
BrahMos Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
Speeds up to Mach 3
Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)
Barak 8ER Surface-to-Air Missiles
Extended range of about 150 km
Point Defense
AK-630M Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS)
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Torpedo Launchers for heavyweight torpedoes
RBU-6000 Anti-Submarine Rocket Launchers
Aviation Facilities
Flight Deck and Hangar
Accommodating medium-sized helicopters
Rail-less Helicopter Traversing System
Defensive Systems
Kavach Anti-Missile Decoy Systems
Neutralizing short-range aerial threats
Radar and Sonar Systems
Primary Radar
IAI EL/M-2248 MF-STAR S-Band AESA Radar
Secondary Radar
Thales LW-08 (BEL RAWL-02) D-Band Radar
Sonar
BEL HUMSA-NG Active/Passive Sonar
BEL Nagin Active Towed Array Sonar
Electronic Warfare
DRDL Shakthi EW Suite
Electronic Support Measures (ESM)
Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)
Vessels in Class
INS Visakhapatnam
Commissioned on 21 November 2021
INS Mormugao
Commissioned on 18 December 2022
INS Imphal
Delivery in 2023
INS Surat
Commissioning scheduled for 2024

Related Posts

Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program mind map Recent News: Australia to operate two submarine classes Option for additional Virginia boats if SSN-AUKUS schedule falls behind Design "about 70 per cent mature" as of March 2023 Will use "evolved" version of AN/BYG1 Combat Management System When: First UK submarine delivery in late 2030s First Australian submarine delivery in early 2040s Why: To replace UK's Astute class and Australia's Collins class submarines Enhance national security Increase interoperability with US technology What Nuclear-powered fleet submarine Will incorporate US technology Propulsion plant systems and components Common vertical launch system and weapons High degree of commonality with Virginia class Sharing elements of propulsion plant, combat system, and weapons Non-nuclear weapon state under IAEA UK and US to provide nuclear material in welded nuclear power units Where: Two production lines Barrow-in-Furness, UK Osborne, South Australia Who: Richard Marles, Australian Minister for Defence Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead, head of Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine Task Force Pat Conroy, Australian Minister for Defence Industry Involved countries: Australia, UK, US How: SSN-AUKUS class to replace existing classes Incorporation of technology from all three nations Significance: Largest defence capability investment in Australian history Transformational for nation, defence force, economy Conventionally-armed, ensuring compliance with IAEA guidelines Challenges: Complexity of nuclear technology transfer Compliance with international non-proliferation standards Coordination between three nations' defence industries Way Forward: Finalizing submarine builder within the next year Continuing design maturation and integration of technologies Establishing infrastructure and workforce in production locations

Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarine Program

25/03/2024 / Australia, etc), Missiles, Submarines

The Agnipath scheme for armed forces – Features and the concerns

The Agnipath scheme for armed forces – Features and the concerns

17/06/2022 / Defence Technologies (Missiles; Submarines; etc), Science & Technology

Indian Air Force Approves Production of Astra Mark 1 Missiles

Indian Air Force Approves Production of Astra Mark 1 Missiles

15/08/2024 / Defence Technologies (Missiles; Submarines; etc)

Crystal Maze 2: IAF Tests Missile

Crystal Maze 2: IAF Tests Missile

26/04/2024 / etc), Missiles, Submarines

If you like this post, please share your feedback in the comments section below so that we will upload more posts like this.

Categories: Defence Technologies (Missiles; Submarines; etc)

Tags: 28+29.11.2023, Newsbits

Responses

You must be logged in to post a comment.

🖍️ Highlight