Mormugao, the frontline ship of P15B
Q. Mormugao is- Published on 19 Sep 16a. District
b. Warship
c. Tribe
d. Delicacy
ANSWER: Warship
- It is second Guided Missile Destroyer under Project 15B, constructed at M/s Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
- Stealth has been a major thrust area in P15B design. Enhanced stealth features have been achieved through shaping of hull and use of radar transparent deck fittings which make these ships difficult to detect.
- The ship embodies features such as Multiple Fire Zones, Total Atmospheric Control System (TACS) for Air Conditioning, Battle Damage Control Systems (BDCS), Distributional Power Systems and Emergency DA to enhance survivability and reliability in emergent scenarios.
- The ship’s “fire power” consists of sophisticated weapons-sensor suite including vertically launched Surface to Air Missiles (SAM) and Surface-to-Surface Missiles (SSM) for long distance engagement of shore and sea based targets.
- The ship will be equipped to carry and operate two multiple role helicopters.
- It is also noteworthy that this ship has significantly high indigenous content, in the form of weapons, machinery and material. This high level of indigenization has been achieved through participation of both public and private sector.
