Recently, we saw in the news that the news that the new stealth missile destroyer "Imphal" built by Ah San next door was officially put into service, which attracted widespread attention. As an elementary school art teacher who is concerned about the military and the international situation, I am curious about this, and at the same time have some questions: what level of the world is this new ship?
New stealth missile destroyer "Imphal".
The destroyer "Imphal", as the third destroyer of the Visakhapatnam class, claims to be equivalent to the mainland's 052D destroyer class. To be honest, I quite admire Ah San next door, and he can actually make it up himself. It is understood that in 2017, Asan began laying the keel of the destroyer "Imphal" at the Mazhagang shipyard in Mumbai, launched it in 2019, and after a long sea trial, it was finally delivered to the Navy in 2023. The commissioning of this ship is also an important milestone for Ah San, representing a new high point in the modernization of their navy.
New stealth missile destroyer "Imphal".
Judging by the published data, the destroyer "Imphal" is quite beautiful. With a displacement of 7,400 tons and a total length of 163 meters, it is equipped with an all-combustion combined power propulsion system, with a maximum speed of more than 30 knots (about 56 kilometers per hour) and a crew of 325 people. Insert a sentence, there are so many people, the sea is fast and the waves are high, how dangerous!
How dangerous it is when the sea is stormy and the waves are high!
What is even more exaggerated is that the ship is equipped with an extended-range BrahMos supersonic missile, which is said to not only reach an astonishing speed of Mach 4.5 and a range of more than 450 kilometers, but also has a high-precision strike capability. With a power of about 200 kilograms of TNT equivalent, high mobility, high penetration and stealth characteristics, it is a deadly weapon that is difficult to intercept and capable of striking important targets at sea and on land. Do you believe it? Pull it out and yo-yo to find out.
Ah San shows the BrahMos supersonic missile.
In addition to this, it is equipped with a variety of advanced surveillance radars, rocket launchers, torpedo launchers, and anti-submarine helicopters, among other equipment, which can operate in nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare conditions.
"BrahMos" supersonic missile.
According to the new global naval power rankings, the A-San Navy is currently ranked seventh in the world. This ranking is based on the total combat strength of each country's navy, including factors such as the number and quality of ships, the degree of modernization, and the ability to provide logistical support. The mainland navy ranks second, closely following the U.S. navy, which shows that the mainland's navy still occupies a pivotal position in the global navy.
Invincible?
Next, let's look at the overall situation of Ah San's navy. According to statistics, Asan currently has 150 ships and submarines, as well as 300 aircraft. Its fleet includes destroyers, frigates, frigates, and other types of ships. From these data, we can see that Asan's navy is developing rapidly, dreaming of expanding its maritime influence.
A-3 Naval Fleet.
Returning to the destroyer "Imphal", as a new member of the Azerbaijan Navy, it has undoubtedly enhanced the combat capability of their navy. However, compared with the huge fleet and advanced equipment of the mainland navy, there is still a certain gap between the three navies. The mainland navy has 730 combat units, including 3 aircraft carriers, 60 destroyers, 100 frigates, 70 submarines, etc., demonstrating its strong maritime combat capability.
A powerful aircraft carrier formation on the mainland.
So, netizens, what do you think of this new development of the Azerbaijan Navy? What kind of impact do you think the enhancement of the A3 Navy will have on the regional security pattern? Welcome to share your views and views in the comment area.
Carrier-based aircraft on the mainland.