THESIS THORON
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well I am waiting for the s5 beast
No earlier than 2030when s5 will come ??
If this is the actual plan, and S5 which comes next, is a "Big Boy" SSBN then it should already be under construction (now that S4) is completed - unless the yard is not doing anything now.
Won't S5 and onwards be of a newer generation altogether? It'll have higher displacement with a bigger reactor.Any update on S5 class ?
They need a bigger facility to make those iirc.So most likely the yard is idle right now which is a wastewut ??
I thought they will come by 2026
Where is source , and wasn't there a plan for two lines for constructionThey need a bigger facility to make those iirc.So most likely the yard is idle right now which is a waste
Facility has already grown big enough.They need a bigger facility to make those iirc.So most likely the yard is idle right now which is a waste
Na the facilities used for Arihant class can also be used for SSNsWhere is source , and wasn't there a plan for two lines for construction
Yes it's much bigger displacing about 12000-13000 tons with a bigger 190MW reactor.Won't S5 and onwards be of a newer generation altogether? It'll have higher displacement with a bigger reactor.
Should we start tracking all tender of BARC for checking up on 190 me reactorFacility has already grown big enough.
The hold up is the big reactor. But hull construction has probably already commenced.
They do a good job checking tenders at strategic forums . You can read Gautam's post there to keep an eye on these programs. According to him S5 hull may already have been delivered by L&T.Should we start tracking all tender of BARC for checking up on 190 me reactor
does the reactor in S4 is upgraded one or old 83MW reactorHere is a post from strategic forums by Gautam . All credit belongs to him.
@Gautam Sarkar
The PMSM electric motors that we are making for the upcoming SSNs are rated at 35 MWe. The 83 MWt CLWR-B1 reactor used on the Arihant class produces around 25 MWe. The reactor does not produce enough energy to max out the under-development motors. However, the 193 MWt CLWR-B2 reactor produces enough electrical power for the motors.
The power requirements for SSNs are different from that of the SSBNs. SSBNs usually cruise along at a slower speed in safer waters. SSNs regularly venture into hostile waters & often need to sprint out of trouble. The reactors we have developed so far are for the SSBNs not SSNs. So either of the 2 reactors would need to be modified to match the needs of the SSNs. We don't know for certain which reactor will go into the SSN program.
We have more experience with the B1 reactor. But using that would result in a slower cruise speed, thus requiring a mechanical gearbox to be used as back up. The mechanical gearbox would not be used all the time but would be used to boost the speed in case of eminent danger.
Using the B2 would mean higher cruise speeds. If we have some electrical power storage system onboard then we wont need mechanical gearboxes at all. Thus the submarine would be quieter even while sprinting.
Both options are on the table. Let's see where we go from here.
I believe that reactor is being developed for our SSNs. I think 4 SSBNs are enough for now especially with K4 missiles.190MW reactor work has been ongoing for quite some time
S4 reactor is minor upgrade over 83 MW reactor . But mostly it's same.does the reactor in S4 is upgraded one or old 83MW reactor
is drdo or isro working on solid state batteries, al-air batteries ??Using the B2 would mean higher cruise speeds. If we have some electrical power storage system onboard then we wont need mechanical gearboxes at all. Thus the submarine would be quieter even while sprinting.
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