Recently Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal has been unveiled

Recently Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal has been unveiled

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: November 30 2023

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  • Imphal is a stealth guided missile destroyer.
  • Its code name is 12706.
  • This warship has been unveiled recently.
  • It was unveiled in New Delhi.
  • Imphal was unveiled by Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Manipur Chief Minister N. Done by Viren Singh.
  • The design on the top of the ship depicts 'Kangla Palace' on the left and 'Kangla-sa' on the right.
  • Kangla Palace is an important historical and archaeological site of Manipur.
  • This palace used to be the residence of the Meitei kings of Manipur in ancient times.
  • 'Kangla-Sa' is also the state symbol of Manipur.
  • Imphal has been constructed under Project 15 (B).
  • This is the third warship built under Project 15 (B).
  • It is built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
  • It has a displacement capacity of 7,400 tonnes and a length of 164 metres.
  • The destroyer is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and systems, including surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles and torpedoes.
  • As part of the trials, the ship recently successfully test fired an extended range BrahMos missile.
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