The Indian Navy launched a guided missile destroyer 'Imphal' at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders under 'Project 15B'.
a. Agartala
b. Kohima
c. Imphal
d. Kochi
Details:
- Project 15B or Project 15 Bravo is a project under which a class of stealth guided missile destroyers are built.
- Warships built under Project 15Bravo, with a length of 163 metres and 17.4 metres at the beam and a displacement of 7.300 tonnes, are propelled by four gas turbines to achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots.
- Ships under this project can carry and operate two multiple role helicopters.
- Enhanced stealth features have been achieved through the shaping of hull and use of radar transparent deck fittings which make these ships difficult to detect.
- The first ship of Project 15B, a guided missile destroyer christened ‘Visakhapatnam’, was launched on April 20, 2015.
Question:
Q. What is the name of the guided missile destroyer that the Indian Navy launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders under 'Project 15B'?a. Agartala
b. Kohima
c. Imphal
d. Kochi