INS Mysore
Why in News?
INS Mysore is recently in the news because it arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, on September 9, 2026, to participate in the fourth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise "Samudra Laksamana."
Class and Capabilities
- Delhi-Class Destroyer: INS Mysore (D60) is the second of three indigenously built Project 15 Delhi-class guided-missile destroyers.
- Multi-Role Combatant: It is specifically engineered to handle air defence, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and fleet escort duties.
- Eastern Fleet Frontline: The vessel operates under the Eastern Naval Command based out of Visakhapatnam.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: It features a displacement of 6,835 tons, a length of 535 feet, a beam of 56 feet, and a draft of 21 feet.
- Propulsion: Powered by a Combined Gas and Diesel (CODAG) system utilizing 2 x 54,000 hp AM-50 gas turbines for maximum thrust and dual marine diesel engines for standard cruising.
- Speed & Range: Capable of reaching speeds up to 32 knots (approx. 59 km/h) with a maximum operational range of 5,000 miles.
- Aviation Support: Built with a rear flight helipad and structural hangar capable of housing and maintaining two medium-sized helicopters.
Weaponry and Systems
- Missiles: Serviced by quadruple launchers holding 16 Surface-to-Surface Missiles (SSM) alongside two Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) launcher networks.
- Guns & Torpedoes: Armed with a standard 100 mm deck gun, four AK-630 30 mm Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS), two RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers, and five 533 mm torpedo tubes.
- Sensors: Outfitted with specialized hull-mounted variable-depth sonar, comprehensive electronic communications, and radar setups.
History and Legacy
- Construction: Built domestically in Mumbai by Mazagon Dock Limited, the warship's keel was laid in 1991, and it was officially commissioned on June 2, 1999.
- Silver Jubilee: The ship recently marked a historic 25 years of service to the nation on June 2, 2024.
- Historical Name: It is the second Indian warship named after the city of Mysuru. The original INS Mysore (C60) was a Fiji-class light cruiser that served India from 1957 to 1985.
- Insignia & Motto: The ship's crest proudly displays the Gandaberunda (a mythical double-headed eagle) from the historic House of Wodeyar of Mysuru. Its motto, "Na bibheti kadachana", translates from the Taittiriya Upanishad as "Never Afraid".
