What is INS Mumbai?

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About INS Mumbai:

INS Mumbai is the third of the Delhi-class guided missile destroyers, indigenously built and commissioned into the Indian Navy on 22 January 2001.
It was constructed at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
She was adjudged the ‘Best Ship’ thrice and the ‘Most Spirited Ship’ twice, which is a rare feat for any warship.
The ship has been at the forefront of major Naval Operations like Op Parakram (2002), Op Sukoon (2006: evacuation of Indian, Nepalese, and Sri Lankan citizens from Lebanon), and Op Rahat (2015: evacuation of Indian and foreign nationals from Yemen).
The ship completed its mid-life upgrade and joined the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam on 8 December 2023.
Features:
- With a displacement of over 6500 tons, the ship is manned by 350 sailors and 40 officers.
- The ship, spanning 163 metres in length and 17 metres at the beam, propelled by four gas turbines, is capable of achieving speeds in excess of 32 knots.
- Fitted with an enviable, state-of-the-art weapons suite, which includes Surface to Surface Missiles, Surface to Air Missiles, Anti-Submarine rockets, and torpedoes, the ship can unleash lethal firepower upon the enemy.
- The ship also operates all kinds helicopters in the naval inventory, which are its extended eyes and ears.

Q1: What are Guided missile destroyers?

Guided missile destroyers are warships that provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. They are armed with guided missiles for anti-aircraft warfare, anti-surface operations and anti-submarine warfare. Because of the speed, maneuverability and striking capability, the guided missile destroyers are a key asset in various types of naval operations, mainly offensive.

Source: Indian naval ship INS Mumbai to make first visit to Sri Lanka on August 26