Project 15B to create frontline warships
Q. ‘Project 15B’ is related to which of the following?- Published on 19 Sep 16a. Artificial Intelligence
b. Air Force planes
c. Navy Warships
d. Vaccines against deadly diseases
ANSWER: Navy Warships
- Four Guided missile Destroyers of Project 15B (P 15B) are under construction at M/s Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
- These ships are amongst the most technologically advanced Guided Missile Destroyers of the world, with state-of-the-art weapon/sensor package, advanced stealth features and a high degree of automation.
- The design of P15B ships has been developed in house by the Directorate of Naval Design.
- The P15B destroyers incorporate new design concepts for improved survivability, sea keeping, stealth and ship manoeuvrability. These ships will be equipped to carry and operate two multi-role helicopters. State of art rail less helo traversing system is being introduced on these ships for efficient helicopter handling on-board.