Navy Chief launches new guided missile destroyer "INS Imphal"
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Indian Navy launched guided missile destroyer INS Imphal at Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai. INS Imphal is the 3rd ship built under project 15B, which is propelled by 4 gas turbines to achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots, with a length of 163m & 17.4 m at the beam & displacement of 7.300 tonnes. These ships can carry & operate 2 multiple role helicopters. Naval chief Sunil Lanba's wife launched it by breaking a coconut.