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Full load, but like some members have pointed out, I am most likely wrong.

P-18 is about 10000 tonnes, from what I can gather from discussions on this thread...

So it was a coil gun and not a true rail gun...

I read a Sputnik report from 2017 that DRDO tested a railgun with a 12mm projectile. Is it to be believed? Same said that they were developing a 30mm version. Puny in comparison to what US is doing, but still significant as the projectile achieved Mach 6 (acc to report). What is your take on this?

But not as accurate owing to inconsistency in the muzzle velocities. There's no reliable method to predict muzzle velocity on a CLG gun. And it uses liquid propellants, which might corrode the barrel if stored for a long time. I could be wrong.

That's the problem sir, inking the contract. Things should proceed smoothly *after the contract is signed*. Babus can come up with any number of excuses to delay above...

They'll say lack of funds and cancel the project altogether. Just like INS vishal.

Tonnage is all well and good, but will they be adequately armed? We have seen that many indian vessels are underarmed.

Whats diff between NGMV and NGC?

My nibba, if the tender is floated in 2021 as you said, can you give a timeline till the induction of 1st boat? Also what is the difference between NGMV and NG corvette?

When will tender be floated?