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Rajput-class destroyer
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<p>The <i>Rajput</i>-class <a href="/facts/Guided-missile_destroyer/1g9lAzwP">guided-missile destroyers</a> built for the <a href="/facts/Indian_Navy/vpfWV6z2">Indian Navy</a> are modified versions of <a href="/facts/Soviet_Union/m7wWsPto">Soviet</a> <a href="/facts/Kashin-class_destroyer/9m9hFAre">Kashin-class destroyers</a>. They are also known as the Kashin-II class. The ships were built in the former Soviet Union after considerable Indian design modifications to the Kashin design. These included the replacement of the <a href="/facts/Helicopter_pad/Xgx5vasD">helicopter pad</a> in the original design with a flight elevator, as well as major changes to the electronics and combat systems. Five units were built for export to India in the 1980s. All units are currently attached to the <a href="/facts/Eastern_Naval_Command/cxRPvAAM">Eastern Naval Command</a>. </p>