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INS Tushil
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the INS Tushil at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The commissioning is seen as a significant milestone in the longstanding India-Russia defense partnership and highlights India’s growing maritime power.
Key Features of INS Tushil:
- INS Tushil is a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, part of the Krivak III class (Project 1135.6) of ships. It is the seventh ship in the series, with six earlier ships (Talwar and Teg classes) delivered between 1999 and 2013.
- Construction: The ship was laid down in July 2013 and launched in October 2021. The commissioning followed extensive trials, including weapon system tests, and the ship will be delivered in near combat-ready condition.
- Engine: The ship is powered by engines from Zorya Mashproekt, a Ukrainian company known for producing marine gas turbines. This company has provided engines for about 30 Indian naval ships.
- Capabilities of INS Tushil:
- Dimensions: The frigate is 125 meters long and weighs 3,900 tons.
- Weapon Systems:
- Surface-to-Air Missiles: It carries 24 medium-range and eight short-range surface-to-air missiles.
- Defensive Weapons: The ship has a 100mm gun, two close-in weapons for defense against incoming missiles, and two double torpedo tubes for anti-submarine warfare. It also has a rocket launcher for dealing with submarines.
- BrahMos Missiles: The ship is equipped with eight BrahMos vertically launched anti-ship cruise missiles.
- Radar and Electronic Systems: The ship is equipped with advanced radars, sonar, navigation aids, electronic warfare suites, and fire control systems.
- Helicopter Capability: INS Tushil can accommodate Kamov 28 and Kamov 31 helicopters, enhancing its anti-submarine and early-warning capabilities.
- Speed: Powered by a modern gas turbine propulsion system, it can reach speeds in excess of 30
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