Indian nuclear submarines

[rone]

I would call it as one of the quitest, there is los Angeles and Ohio(in SSBN), and we no nothing of Barracuda class.

But yes, it would be quietest in the Asia.

There is one issue, Nuclear subs can't be sold. Not even to NSG nations I believe. We used loophole in the draft and leased(no ban on leasing subs). We also can't mount SLBMs (at least officially) in the leased subs. If I remember correctly, we're the only ones to have leased a nuke sub.

I wonder how quiet Arihant is!!??....

If Arihant is quieter than Akula, we won't go for Chakra just for numbers. If Akula is quieter, then Scorpene tech will come handy. Let's see how the sub building goes.

Thus I rest my case

akula is the quietest, Arihant is ssbn it was slower than attack sub also it also quieter in nature, s4* will be much more quieter version and our upcoming nuke attack sub will be considerably in same class of Virginia class subs

 

[Prashant12]

Underwater test of SLBM likely

India is preparing to conduct a crucial trial of its most ambitious submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from an underwater platform. Defence sources said the nuke-capable missile is


BHUBANESWAR: India is preparing to conduct a crucial trial of its most ambitious submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from an underwater platform. Defence sources said the nuke-capable missile is likely to be test-fired from a pontoon (replica of a submarine) nearly 20 metre under the sea off Vizag coast on Thursday. While notice to airmen (Notam) has been issued, defence scientists are leaving no stone unturned for a successful mission as two consecutive attempts to launch the missile recently had reportedly failed.

Though earlier it was planned to test-fire the SLBM from indigenously-built nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant, sources said the missile will now be fired from the pontoon as the submarine is not ready for live trials. “Elaborate preparations are on for the mission. The missile is ready while logistic arrangements are being put in place along with positioning of tracking systems. The test window has been kept for August 9, 10 and 11,” said a defence official.

Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the SLBM is world’s best weapon in its class. Flying at hypersonic speed, the missile can’t be spotted until it is virtually upon the target. Powered by solid propellant, it can carry payload up to one tonne and be fitted with tactical nuclear warhead. The SLBM is a part of India’s ‘nuclear triad’ (ground-based, air and submarine-launched weapons) and invulnerable second-strike weapon as projected in the nuclear doctrine.

The missile can be compared with Tomahawk missile of the US in terms of speed and lethality. So far, only a few countries have the missile technology that can deceive enemy attacks. “Since it is a user associate launch, DRDO scientists in presence of Navy officials will conduct the test from a submerged pontoon. Once inducted, it will add more teeth to India’s arsenal,” the official added.

http://www.newindianexpress.com/sta...8/underwater-test-of-slbm-likely-1854796.html

 

[lcafanboy]

The missile can be compared with Tomahawk missile of the US in terms of speed and lethality.

Flying at hypersonic speed, the missile can’t be spotted until it is virtually upon the target. Powered by solid propellant, it can carry payload up to one tonne and be fitted with tactical nuclear warhead.

What type of weed drugs this article writer is on?
On the one hand he is saying the SLBM is hypersonic missile and on the other hand he is comparing with Tomahawk which is subsonic cruise missile. Also K4 K5 have 2.5 tonnes payload while he says upto 1 ton.... Defence journalists in India are class apart...

 

[Chinmoy]

What type of weed drugs this article writer is on?
On the one hand he is saying the SLBM is hypersonic missile and on the other hand he is comparing with Tomahawk which is subsonic cruise missile. Also K4 K5 have 2.5 tonnes payload while he says upto 1 ton.... Defence journalists in India are class apart...

He might be suggesting B05. It has the hypersonic speed due to STOF profile.

 

[Jameson Emoni]

Is this (the highlighted part) well known?

Several Top Secret documents, sourced from Edward Snowden’s files, have recently been published, revealing how the National Security Agency (NSA) spied on India’s ballistic missiles systems and nuclear weapons. The NSA did so using its interception programme, Rainfall, via its bases in Australia and Thailand. These Top Secret documents make it more plausible to view two events with suspicion: the death, allegedly accidental, of Homi J. Bhabha, the father of Indian nuclear power, and also, the deaths of 11 scientists, that occurred during Obama’s first term in office.

Also, how on this Earth were we able to keep launch of SLBM a secret?

Immediately after fielding this equipment, collection of this new network began to provide what is being called “spectacular” activity. Exploitation of that collection revealed India’s first-ever SAGARIKA Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) launch; DHANUSH sea-launched Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM); and pilotless target aircraft.

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http://www.voltairenet.org/article197975.html

 

[lcafanboy]

Chakra, Arihant, and Arighat or is it S4 since beam is bigger....

@sayareakd if we have 3 in docks then how many are on patrol?

I think we have got at least 5 nuke boomabies and 1 ssn chakra with more coming in a few more years. Enough for LIZARD and Dukkar porkistan.

 

[vampyrbladez]

Chakra, Arihant, and Arighat or is it S4 since beam is bigger....

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@sayareakd if we have 3 in docks then how many are on patrol?

I think we have got at least 5 nuke boomabies and 1 ssn chakra with more coming in a few more years. Enough for LIZARD and Dukkar porkistan.

What is that sub in drydock? INS Chakra undergoing repair?

 

[shiphone]

LOL....fanboy fancy as usual
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stitched GE image of 9th Jan and 13th Apr of this year....

 

[darshan978]

LOL....fanboy fancy as usual
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stitched GE image of 9th Jan and 13th Apr of this year....

so what??? ....................

 

[vampyrbladez]

LOL....fanboy fancy as usual
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stitched GE image of 9th Jan and 13th Apr of this year....

Meanwhile China has a tiny nuke sub fleet compared to even Russia despite having the tech and ships for 30 - 40 yrs. India has already started to piece together a substantial fleet in a much shorter duration. Jelly?

 

[shiphone]

tiny...wow? what is the Indian standard of 'Tiny'? more detail please.

BTW, that's already the 3rd largest nuke sub fleet there....LOL

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and you'd better get the simple facts correct first ,such us those GE images ...less funny big mouth and more Steady research on own nations' developments might be more helpful for a so called rising superpower...and then you could spare some time on studying the rest of the world.

 

[sayareakd]

tiny...wow? what is the Indian standard of 'Tiny'? more detail please.

BTW, that's already the 3rd largest nuke sub fleet there....LOL

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and you'd better get the simple facts correct first ,such us those GE images ...less funny big mouth and more Steady research on own nations' developments might be more helpful for a so called rising superpower...and then you could spare some time on studying the rest of the world.

Can you share details how many combat patrols your subs made since existance?

 

[lcafanboy]

LOL....fanboy fancy as usual
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stitched GE image of 9th Jan and 13th Apr of this year....

tiny...wow? what is the Indian standard of 'Tiny'? more detail please.

BTW, that's already the 3rd largest nuke sub fleet there....LOL

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and you'd better get the simple facts correct first ,such us those GE images ...less funny big mouth and more Steady research on own nations' developments might be more helpful for a so called rising superpower...and then you could spare some time on studying the rest of the world.

Step Aboard China's First Nuclear Missile Submarine. It Was a Total Disaster.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/t...-first-nuclear-missile-submarine-it-was-26047

Read carefully, it's just 10yrs only that a somewhat credible nuclear submarines have been fielded by china the Jin class but that too is noisy and easily detectable. After the first sub China abandoned the plan to field nuclear submarines for 2 decades... That shows your prowess.

BTW how many Chineses ships and submarines get drifted powerless like that junk drifted in indian ocean...

Not only India caught up with China it did in style as Indian nuke subs are quite and reliable. And we will catch up in numbers too as 6 SSN and 5 Avinash class are planned in addition to 4 Arihant class.

 

[Prashant12]

First home-grown submarine launched, missile operationalised after 2 decades of development

An official associated with the mission on Sunday told 'The Express' that three rounds of the world-class missile were tested during the first phase user trial and it was a roaring success.


BHUBANESHWAR: Making its mark as a military superpower in South East Asia region, India has finally operationalised its first home-grown nuclear capable Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM), after nearly two decades of its development.

Kept under wraps for several years and inducted in the Navy a couple of months ago, the SLBM, code-named B-05 was secretly test fired back-to-back from indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant off Visakhapatnam coast on August 11 and 12.

An official associated with the mission on Sunday told 'The Express' that three rounds of the world-class missile were tested during the first phase user trial and it was a roaring success. While two tests were conducted on August 11, one was put under trial the next day in full operational configuration.

"All three missiles were fired from the submarine positioned nearly 20-meter deep inside the sea, about 10-km off the Vizag coast. It perfectly followed the pre-designated trajectory before zeroing on the target with high accuracy reaching close to zero circular error probability,-" the official confirmed over phone from New Delhi.

The successful mission has made India a member of the very exclusive club of six nations which have the triad of firing nuclear-tipped missiles from land, air and undersea. Other countries having the capability include Russia, USA, France, UK and China. Though India has a declared no-first-use policy, it is developing a nuclear doctrine based on credible minimum deterrence.

Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the 10-meter long B-05 has a strike range of about 750 km and weighs ten tonne. The two-stage missile uses solid propellant and can carry a payload of about 1000 kg. The tests also confirmed the successful induction of INS Arihant submarine.

The 111-metre-long, 15-meter tall and 11-metre broad submarine is capable of carrying six torpedoes of 533 mm and 12 B-05 missiles or four K-4 missiles. Having a 100-member crew, the advanced technology vessel is powered by an 83 MW pressurised light-water reactor with enriched uranium fuel. There is also provision to launch non-nuclear tipped Brahmos supersonic cruise missile as well as the 1,000-km.

Nirbhay which can be configured for both nuclear and non-nuclear warheads.The tests, sources indicated, would pave the way for an early induction of 3,500-km range K-4 missile, which is under developmental trials. Apart from the cruise variants of B-05 and K-4 missiles, DRDO is also developing 5,000-km range K-5 and 6,000-km range K-6 which would add more teeth to the arsenal.

http://www.newindianexpress.com/nat...d-after-2-decades-of-development-1859992.html

 

[Kay]

Is this (the highlighted part) well known?



Also, how on this Earth were we able to keep launch of SLBM a secret?


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http://www.voltairenet.org/article197975.html

CIA had good reasons to get Dr. Bhabha assassinated. Given the motive and circumstances, it is highly probable they did it. (Difficult to prove anything as always just like Lal Bahadur Shastri's death). They also have good reasons to spy on India and our nuclear program. They spy on everyone including Britain and Germany. The death of India scientists in Obama years may not be their handiwork - it is not in the strategic interests of US any more (but can never be ruled out). India had many enemies.

 

[captscooby81]

Dry Dock is Empty ...SSN is out for trails after what ever repair/upgrade it was put in dry dock for.

 

[sayareakd]

An official associated with the mission on Sunday told 'The Express' that three rounds of the world-class missile were tested during the first phase user trial and it was a roaring success. While two tests were conducted on August 11, one was put under trial the next day in full operational configuration.

"All three missiles were fired from the submarine positioned nearly 20-meter deep inside the sea, about 10-km off the Vizag coast. It perfectly followed the pre-designated trajectory before zeroing on the target with high accuracy reaching close to zero circular error probability,-" the official confirmed over phone from New Delhi.

So in all three tests were made for B-05, or BOOOOO.................

Congrats to all............... we dive into deep sea with nukes on board..................

 

[abingdonboy]

Dry Dock is Empty ...SSN is out for trails after what ever repair/upgrade it was put in dry dock for.

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Any updates on how many boomers are in the water? Very conflicting numbers from 2-5!

Surprised how little attention these activities are given

 

[Kalki_2018]

I believe 2 Boomers are in water and at least 1 SSN. One more boomer may be in trials. These are all against chipakis so no one outside cares or considers them a threat.

 

[sayareakd]

We have around 5 nukes sub in water. 2 more coming........... quite a little force we have.