News : INS Chennai launched

[s6demon]

very nice. did they have to photoshop the oars out of the picture, lmao. (just joking)

congratulations though.

 

[ironman]

Off topic but.....I find Indian Navy quite receptive of Indian made products unlike Air Force and Army. Is it just me or is there anybody else too who thinks the same?

Unlike Air Force and Army IN has got R&D division their own. So they plan, set the target and achieve the objectives independently.

 

[DMLA]

Desiman - Thnx for input
Great effort indeed in posting , nice presentation . Keep up
I like your Avatar also.

can you tell differences between these class15a ships to class17a ships
I mean kolkata-class vs Krivak3-class build in Russia vs Shivalik-class build in india
What info you have regarding class 15b and 17b

The major difference is wrt weapon systems but there are also many internal changes. Kolkata class ships have better sub-systems and the most important change should be seen with the new MF-STAR radar (primary radar). kolkata typically has twice the missile loadout when compared with the shivalik. Moreover, shivalik uses SA-N-12 SAM (arm launcher) for air defence while the kolkata will carry Barak 8. Also, shivalik's carry 8 Klub's while kolkata will have 16 brahmos. Both will carry Barak 1 for short range air defence (along with AK630 CIWS for both).

Talwar's delivered in the first batch had 2 Kashtan CIWS systems as well as Igla's for air defence (along with SA-N-12 arm launcher). They also came with 8 klub missiles. The new batch (under construction) are supposed to have VLS launcher for SA-N-12 and 8 cell brahmos launcher (in place of Klub's).

It is important to note that talwars have a single hanger while the shivalik's and kolkata's have 2 hangers. Also the gas turbines on talwars are russian design and are said to make the ships very "smoky".

Trishul:

current.... (note arm launcher for sa-n-12)

future.... (note VLS launch cell for sa-n-12 with 36 missiles)


Shivalik:

Kolkata:

 

[Kinetic]

When Inducted into the Indian Navy P-15A will be an ultimate beast! With formidable weapons and sensors it will be one of the best DDG outside US and Europe. Its more stealthy than P-17 frigates.

MoD/DPR Press release:

The country’s third indigenous Naval destroyer INS Chennai built at the Mazagon Docks was launched by the Defence Minister AK Antony’s wife Elizabeth Antony amidst chanting of Vedic hymns at a function in Mumbai, today. INS Chennai has been built under the code name of Project 15 Alpha. The 163 meter long INS Chennai, propelled by four gas turbines is designed to achieve speed in excess of 30 knots. The indigenously designed ship will have state of the art weapons and sensors, stealth features, an advanced action information system, a comprehensive auxiliary control system, world class modular living spaces, sophisticated power distribution system and a host of other advanced features.

INS Chennai will be fitted with the supersonic BrahMos surface-to-surface missile system. The system enables the ship to engage shore-based and naval surface targets at long range making it a lethal platform for strike against enemy targets. The ship’s air defence capability, designed to counter the threat of enemy aircraft and anti-ship cruise missile will revolve around the vertical launch, long range surface to air missile system, which is being co-developed by DRDO. Four AK-630 rapid-fire guns will provide the ship with close-in-defence capability while an MR gun will enable her to provide effective naval gunfire support. Indigenously developed twin tube torpedo launchers and rocket launchers will add punch to the ship’s anti-submarine capability. Indeed, these ships integrate many new features and involve design changes that ensure a far more advance weapons platforms compared to the earlier Project – 15 ships.

Once again, MDL will be using a ‘Pontoon Assisted Launching’ method to launch this vessel in collaboration with Baltisky Zavod of St. Petersburg, Russia. In this method, pontoons are welded to the hull, which will increase buoyancy and will overcome limitation on the launch weight and tidal constraints. This method will be the future of launching process in MDL and give the required flexibility in selection of launching dates, which were hitherto dictated by tidal considerations. Also as we progress towards a modular building concept, it will be possible to launch ships of a much higher weight. INS Chennai will be commissioned into the Navy in August 2013.

Speaking on the occasion, Antony said the role of Navy is continuously evolving and changing. “The active role it plays during peacetime – in curbing piracy and defending our coastline from aggressors. As the Navy’s mandate increases, it will have to arm itself with all kinds of vessels”.

Antony said though the Defence Shipyards were performing well, they have to enhance their capability further to meet the stringent and timely requirements of the Armed Forces. He said if necessary, the Government would also involve the shipyards in private sector for building Naval ships.

The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma asked the Defence Shipyards in the country to brace-up and build vessels at a faster pace to meet the demands of the Indian Navy.

Courtesy:MoD/DPR

 

[Raje amar]

Guys sorry for my poor knoledge

but can some one please explain me the difference me the differance beween Destroyer -- Corvet -- & a Frigate.

Thank you in advance

 

[Trichy]

i love to see my fav city and i liv there for some time

 

[AnGrz_Z_K_Jailer]

Guys sorry for my poor knoledge

but can some one please explain me the difference me the differance beween Destroyer -- Corvet -- & a Frigate.

Thank you in advance

^^^

Mate! my friend dont be sorry, though we all here to learn and to improve our knowledge .. Anyway click the link below :

Link : http://www.defence.pk/forums/naval-forces/33514-what-difference-between-frigate-destroyer.html

 

[notsuperstitious]

Nice pics. Our naval power will go up qualitatively over the next few years.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

woops, self delete.