Kamorta Class ASW Corvettes

[ashdoc]

does the barak SAM alone give adequate anti-air coverage ? whats its range ?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

does the barak SAM alone give adequate anti-air coverage ? whats its range ?

Barak is mainly deigned to give Anti-missile capability it use against Cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles but it can bring down Aircraft if got in range..

10-12 km[SUP]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barak_SAM#cite_note-bro-0[/SUP]

500 m - 5.5 km

Operational range Flight altitude

 

[Galaxy]

Press Release: The Indian Navy's modernization quest under 'Project-28', to stealthily hunt and destroy lurking enemy submarines, got further bolstered with the launch of the second indigenous 'Anti Submarine Warfare' (ASW) corvette 'Kadmatt' - named after an island in the Lakshwadeep archipelago of India - built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), at Kolkata, today.

Conforming to the centuries-old maritime tradition of ship launches by a lady, Smt Mamatha M, launched 'Kadmatt' from the GRSE main yard in the presence of her husband, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A) of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral N.N. Kumar, GRSE Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Rear Admiral K.C. Sekhar and other GRSE workers and office bearers.

GRSE is slated to launch four ASW corvettes for the Indian Navy each costing nearly Rs. 1,700 crores apiece. Kamorta, the first in the series was also earlier launched by Smt Mamatha on April 19, last year. Kamorta after fitments is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy in June 2012 and Kadmatt in March 2013. The keel of the third ASW corvette meanwhile was laid in August 2010. The remaining two ASW corvettes scheduled to float out next from GRSE yards are Kiltan and Kavaratti.

Dr. Pallam Raju in his address expressed delight that 50 percent of the total work on the frontline warship Kadmatt was completed prior to the launch as against 40 percent for the first ASW ship Kamorta launched in April, last year. "This is a record of sorts in the warship-building scenario," he said. The on-schedule 'build programme' would ensure timely contractual deliveries adding to the might of the country in its projection as a blue water navy of our region, he also said.

Stating that Indian Navy and Coast Guard have huge requirement of ships to be met without any time and cost overruns, Dr. Raju emphasized that timely delivery of 'quality ships' was the need of the hour. "Modern shipbuilding technology and tools must be adopted to achieve this objective," he stated.

Urging GRSE to put into practice effective mechanisms to meet challenges posed by the Indian private sector, Dr. Raju said shipyards (defence) have to concentrate on implementation of time-tested quality practices, effective corporate strategy, establishment of reliable and stabilized vendors and most importantly, training and up-gradation of its human resources to the lowest level.

The ASW corvettes -- deemed Kamorta Class Ships – with more than 80 percent indigenous content, capable of fighting under NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) environment are designated as super-sophisticated frontline warships with stealth features. The 109 metres long, 12.8 metres wide ship with an approximate displacement capacity of 3,000 Tons can achieve a maximum speed of 25 knots. The ship powered by four 3888 KW diesel engines at 1,050 rpm has an endurance to cover nearly 3,450 nautical miles at 18 knots and can carry a helicopter on board. Each ship can accommodate 17 officers and 106 sailors.

The anti-submarine warfare capability is largely achieved due to the low signature of radiated underwater noise. The ship having indigenous weapon and sensor suites is equipped with super-rapid gun mounting, anti-aircraft guns, torpedo launcher, rocket and chaff launchers. The ship fittings include early warning, navigation, fire control radars and under-water sensors with integrated communication and electronic warfare systems.

http://livefist.blogspot.com/2011/10/india-launches-2nd-home-built-p28-anti.html

 

[Galaxy]

 

[Galaxy]

 

[A.V.]

P28 Anti-Sub Corvette of Indian Navy

 

[Zebra]

Welcome to Kadmat:

Kadmat is a summit of an underwater mountain where peace by their very nature to enjoy one's solitude. The blue water lagoon is encircling the invaluable wealth of colourful corals, coral habitats, the reef banks, unspoilt virgin beaches, the sun and the moon!

The most outstanding strength of Kadmat island lies in its marine wealth. Surrounded on the eastern and western side by large lagoons of spectacular beauty, long and sandy beaches that makes the place one of the ideal tourist destinations in the region. The coral reef systems and reef banks are very unique from an ecological perspective.

Tourism activities in the island is currently conducted in a controlled manner due to very low carrying capacity of the island and the fragility of the eco system. More over, the transport infrastructure making the accessibility very difficult.

Location: The island is situated 407 kms. far from Kochi (Cochin), Kerala. ('11* 13*' north latitude; '72* 48*' east longitude). One of the largest in Lakshadweep group, Kadmat is 8 Km long and 550 m wide at the broadest point.



btw , any link between these two names ? INS Kadmatt and Kadmat island .

 

[humanfly]

GRSE & The P-28 Kamorta Class ASW Corvette

Open Source GEOINT India: GRSE & The P-28 Kamorta Class ASW Corvette

Open Source GEOINT (OSGEOINT): India: GRSE & The P-28 Kamorta Class ASW Corvette


Key Points
-Despite delays and increasing costs, the GRSE has started construction on the last vessel in its first batch of P-28, according to imagery analysis.
-The planned launch of 12 x ASW Corvettes will seriously strengthen the Indian Navy's capability to project power as well as undertake a sea denial role in the Indian Ocean and nearby sea lines of communication.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

New Picture Of INS Kamorta, the 1st P-28 ASW corvette, fitting out at GRSE , Kolkata.

Beauty, I think looks better with those curves..

Originally posted by Randy aka Shaitan..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Re: Kamorta class corvette

[h=1]Kamorta class corvette[/h]From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Name:	Kamorta class corvette
Builders:	Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Operators:	Indian Navy
Preceded by:	Kora class
Succeeded by:	P-28A ASW Corvette
Cost:	INR 28-70 Billion[SUP][1][/SUP]
Built:	2005-
In service:	2012-
Building:	4
Planned:	4 + 8(project 28a)
Class and type:	Project 28
Type:	ASW Corvette
Displacement:	2,500 tons[SUP][2][/SUP]
Length:	109.1 m
Beam:	13.7 m
Propulsion:	4 x Pielstick 12 PA6 STC Diesel engines CODAD, DCNS raft mounted gearbox
Speed:	32 knots
Sensors and processing systems:	Revati Central Acquisition Radar EL/M-2221 STGR fire-control radar BEL Shikari BEL RAWL02 (Signaal LW08) antenna communication grid - Gigabit Ethernet-based integrated ship borne data network, with a fiber optic cable backbone running through the vessel HUMSA (Hull Mounted Sonar Array) Bomber Electronic warfare (EW) suites - BEL Ajanta
Electronic warfare and decoys:	DESEAVER MK
Armament:	1 X 76.2 mm Oto SRGM 2 x AK-630M CIWS 8 x 3M54 Klub 2 X RBU-6000 (IRL) anti-submarine rocket launcher 16x Barak SAM 2x3 Torpedo tubes
Aircraft carried:	1 Westland Sea King Mk.42B

Class overview General characteristics

Read more: Kamorta class corvette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

She will be a fine replacement for Kora class Pocket destroyers..

Though these are no less than pocket destroyers..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

 

[Kranthi]

Re: Kamorta class corvette

She will be a fine replacement for Kora class Pocket destroyers..

Though these are no less than pocket destroyers..

Your post shows it has 8 Klub anti-ship missiles.
Is there any source for that ?
Because all i can see anywhere is that they do not have any anti-ship weapons except for the chopper which may b used for that purpose in short range.



Also the RBU-6000 has become a standard weapon on all our ships.I've read that its range is like 4 to 5 Kms which fire depth charge rockets which explode on contact (may have a seeker).
But can a ship really go as close as 4 km to a submarine ?
which is well deep into the sub's torpedo range keep aside the AShMs of subs. I don't think any modern subs are incapable of detecting a surface ship as close as 5kms OR is it so ???

I was thinking aerial ASW (planes and helos) are the only credible ASW platforms which are risk free (as of now. as modern german subs are incorporating underwater SAMs)

Can someone explain this ?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Re: Kamorta class corvette

Your post shows it has 8 Klub anti-ship missiles.
Is there any source for that ?

INS Kamorta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Because all i can see anywhere is that they do not have any anti-ship weapons except for the chopper which may b used for that purpose in short range.

8xKlubs or PJ-10, either will be at forward section between RBU-6000..

Also the RBU-6000 has become a standard weapon on all our ships.I've read that its range is like 4 to 5 Kms which fire depth charge rockets which explode on contact (may have a seeker).

Magnetic or sound sensor..

But can a ship really go as close as 4 km to a submarine ?which is well deep into the sub's torpedo range keep aside the AShMs of subs. I don't think any modern subs are incapable of detecting a surface ship as close as 5kms OR is it so

Ship can engage Sub with RBU-6000 at 5800m, But Ship sonar can detect Subs at longer ranges..

Indian Sonars :
DRDO

I was thinking aerial ASW (planes and helos) are the only credible ASW platforms which are risk free (as of now. as modern german subs are incorporating underwater SAMs)

Can someone explain this ?

Sonar can detect hovering aircrafts or helos if they are above sub or near by..

At that moment, Subs can launch IR Missiles through torpidos..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Re: Kamorta class corvette

The Ship may have..

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[Kranthi]

Re: Kamorta class corvette

The Ship may have..

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Thanks. most other sources including kamorta class article in wiki does not mention the presense of the klub missiles.
So these ships are gonna b as capable as shivaliks except for carrying less armaments,SAMs in particular.
But still all round platforms unlike the kora or khukri besides having most advanced stealth features.

 

[Apollyon]

P-28 Kamotra are Anti Submarine Warfare Ships and dont carry Brahmos or PJ-10, although they do carry Barak-1 for Air Defense (as last resort). IIRC, it will have BEL/DRDO developed HUMSA-NG and ATAS (for detection in shallow waters).

 

[Kunal Biswas]

it will have BEL/DRDO developed HUMSA-NG and ATAS (for detection also in shallow waters).

Hull Mounted Sonar Advanced (HUMSA)

HUMSA is the enhanced version of the state-of-the-art Hull Mounted Panoramic Sonar designed for the Indian Navy in the nineties. This family of medium range active-cum-passive dual band sonars, optimised for both shallow and deep-water operations has proved its efficacy even in the highly variable tropical waters for more than a decade. HUMSA's advanced signal processing techniques are responsible for its superior performance. The sonar uses multiple transmission modes for short and long-range surveillance. It also provides selective sector illumination to minimize interference in case of multi ship operation. The sonar can be factory-tuned to operate at any frequency. It can be configured for dual or single operator mode and hence can be fitted in ships of various tonnages. A built-in signal simulator enables the performance evaluation before sea going and also provides operator training and confidence building. The sonar can be supplied with wide range of cylindrical transducers to meet the specific requirements

HUMSA NG is a technology upgrade of HUMSA with lower frequency transducers and state-of-the art electronics containing POWER PC processors and SHARC signal processing boards.

Fixed ..
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[Kunal Biswas]

I noticed its not mentioned, also in BR..
But if Klub exists, Than it can fire anti-submarine Missiles to ranges of 50kms..

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91RE1 - Submarine launched anti-submarine variant, with an anti-submarine torpedo. Basic length 8.0 m, with a range of 50 km. Supersonic speed. The torpedo has a warhead weight of 76 kg. This, along with the 91RE2, are similar to the American ASROC/SUBROC missile/torpedo system. Follows a ballistic path into the surface, speed is Mach 2.5.

91RE2 - Ballistically launched anti-submarine variant, with an anti-submarine torpedo. Basic length 6.5 m, with a range of 40 km Supersonic speed. The torpedo has a warhead weight of 76 kg. For surface ship use only. The lightest of all variants, with a launch weight of 1300 kg. Speed is Mach 2.

 

[Bheeshma]

The launchers are universal. If the 8 cell launcher exists on P-28 they can fire both anti-ship and anti-sub missiles.

 

[rohit b3]

The 3rd ship of it's class was launched today..