Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvette INS Kadmatt has been commission in the Indian Navy by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R K Dhowan at naval dockyard in Visakhapatnam.
It is the second ship of Project 28 (P28) class ASW corvettes and is the latest ship after Shivalik class, Kolkata class and INS Kamorta.
About INS Kadmatt
It is about 90 per cent indigenously designed by the Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and constructed by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.
The stealth anti-submarine warfare has been named after one of the large islands amongst the group of islands in Lakshadweep off the west coast of India.
Dimensions: It spans 109 meters in length and 14 meters at the breadth.
Speed: It is propelled by 4 diesel engines to achieve speeds of 25 knots with an endurance of 3450 nautical and with a displacement of 3500 tonnes.
Multitude of networks: It provides a contemporary and process oriented System of Systems for optimal functioning of the warship. It comprises Total Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), Atmospheric Control System (TACS), Battle Damage Control System (BDCS), Personnel Locator System (PLS) and Integrated Bridge System (IBS).
Stealth Technology: It has a low radio, magnetic, acoustic and Infra-red (IR) signature owing to an ‘X’ shaped hull form. It also has an IR suppression system which reduces the heat emitted by the ship reducing the infrared signature thereby defending the ship from heat seeking missiles.
Weapons and sensors suite: It includes Combat Management System, Rocket Launcher, Torpedo Tube Launchers and Infra-Red Signature Suppression System to provide a ‘Common Operational Picture’.
It also includes the rail-less helo traversing system and foldable hangar door for the integral ASW helicopter. It is equipped to fight in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare conditions.
Comment
INS Kadmatt would be an integral part of the Eastern Fleet and help to augment the mobility, reach and flexibility of Indian Navy. It’s another milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in Defence sector and Make-in-India.
Current Affairs: 7th January, 2016 Current Affairs Round up December, 2015.
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