On April 15th 2017, the most prestigious warship INS arrived to Chennai and anchored off at Chennai Beach for the people of Chennai to have a glimpse of it. The students of St. Britto’s Academy Senior Secondary School had an opportunity to visit the prestigious treasure of our Navy.
As instructed by our Principal Madam under the guidance of our teachers, 33 students of VIth Std and above visited the ship and gained immense knowledge about the warship of India. The students registered their comments in TV channels.
The 163 metre-long ship with a displacement of 7,500 tonnes can rightfully be regarded as one of the most potent warships constructed in India. The ship is propelled by four powerful gas turbines, capable of achieving speeds in excess of 30 knots. INS Chennai has enhanced stealth features resulting in a reduced radar cross section achieved through efficient shaping of hull, full beam superstructure design, plated masts and use of radar transparent materials on exposed decks.
According to the statement by one of the majors in the ship, some of the major indigenised equipment/system on board INS Chennai includes combat management system, rocket launcher, torpedo tube launcher, automated power management system, foldable hanger doors and bow-mounted SONAR.