INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri Commissioned at Visakhapatnam
Why in the news
Two stealth frigates joined the fleet together. Both were designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.
Comparison
| Aspect | INS Udaygiri | INS Himgiri |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Second Project 17A ship | First Project 17A ship from GRSE |
| Builder | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai | Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata |
| Weapons | LRSAM, 8 BrahMos, Barak-8, torpedoes, 127 mm gun | LRSAM, BrahMos, Barak-8, torpedoes, 127 mm gun |
| Other | Humsa-NG sonar, Shakti EW suite | Reduced radar cross-section |
Key facts
- Udaygiri’s role: anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare.
Exam angle
- Class: Nilgiri, Project 17A.