16th of August 2014 was a significant day for the Indian Navy - It was the day in which first of three Kolkata-class stealth guided missile destroyers was commissioned into service in the presence of Prime Minister Modi. These giant ships are doubtlessly a success story for Indian shipbuilding industry. Most importantly these ships are the first to be equipped with state-of-the-art AESA radars. Apart from Signature management features to impart stealth capability, they are also armed with 2 X 16 BrahMos supersonic anti-ship cruise missile & Barak-8 interceptor missiles. With all these features, Kolkata class destroyers are among the finest destroyers in the world. The first lot of three ships (INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Chennai) are being built at a cost of INR 11,662 crores (USD 2 billion) & the Indian Navy has placed orders for four more follow-on ships to replace its aging fleet of five Rajput-class destroyers. Let us now revisit this important feat. Here are some classy pics of the 7,500 tonne giant INS Kolkata sailing through high seas in all its majestic splendor.
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ReplyDeleteThank You brother for your comments. Indian Navy is building four more such giant destroyers (Vishakapatnam-class) in addition to the three that India already has.
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