You forgot the Vikrant.
Not a principal surface combatant, yes. But it's got a Barak-8 complement of its own.
Are we sure regarding the numbers of P-17B? I think they keep fluctuating between 7 and 8.
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You forgot the Vikrant.
Not a principal surface combatant, yes. But it's got a Barak-8 complement of its own.
Are we sure regarding the numbers of P-17B? I think they keep fluctuating between 7 and 8.
She's a big one to miss.You forgot the Vikrant.
Not a principal surface combatant, yes. But it's got a Barak-8 complement of its own.
Are we sure regarding the numbers of P-17B? I think they keep fluctuating between 7 and 8.
Afaik, the number mentioned by MDL for P-17B at their investor conference last year was 7. But more recent reports say 8.
GRSE completes Contractor Sea Trials of two warships simultaneouslyKolkata (March 17, 2025):
In keeping with its commitment towards delivering top quality warships to the Navy and Coast Guard, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, successfully completed the Contractor Sea Trials or CSTs of two platforms on March 3, 2025. Both of these are being built by GRSE for the Navy.
The warships that completed their CSTs simultaneously are the Himgiri (Yard 3022) and Androth (Yard 3035). While the Himgiri is an Advanced Frigate, first in a series of three such platforms being built by GRSE under the Navy’s Project 17A, Androth is second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) under construction at the shipyard.
A CST is considered the final stage of construction, when a vessel’s seaworthiness is tested. Several factors, such as speed, maneuverability, and the performance of on-board equipment are checked. In this case, senior officials from GRSE, Indian Navy and classification societies were on board both warships to monitor their performances.
The CST for INS Arnala (Yard 3029) – first of the ASW SWCs – was also successfully completed recently and she will be delivered to the Navy shortly.
In keeping with its commitment towards delivering top quality warships to the Navy and Coast Guard, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, successfully completed the Contractor Sea Trials or CSTs of two platforms on March 3, 2025. Both of these are being built by GRSE for the Navy.
The warships that completed their CSTs simultaneously are the Himgiri (Yard 3022) and Androth (Yard 3035). While the Himgiri is an Advanced Frigate, first in a series of three such platforms being built by GRSE under the Navy’s Project 17A, Androth is second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) under construction at the shipyard.
A CST is considered the final stage of construction, when a vessel’s seaworthiness is tested. Several factors, such as speed, maneuverability, and the performance of on-board equipment are checked. In this case, senior officials from GRSE, Indian Navy and classification societies were on board both warships to monitor their performances.
The CST for INS Arnala (Yard 3029) – first of the ASW SWCs – was also successfully completed recently and she will be delivered to the Navy shortly.
So, it's clear now that NGMV will only host 4 Brahmos in slanted launchers, with VLSRSam and MFR(200 km).
Though I was wishing for this design to be finalized
It's not what we expected, but I'm hoping more orders pour in, as numbers matter too.
Probably quad pack ie 8. The midship placement can work for subsonic missile launchers like sea ceptor, eagle etc. Not sure IN like it that way, exposing broad side when launching.
Curious if the Ng version can be scaled up for a 6 pack slant launcher/VLS whatever ? Then like the Rus setup we could park one set in anti ship role NG and one set land attack ER / LR version ?
Curious if the Ng version can be scaled up for a 6 pack slant launcher/VLS whatever ? Then like the Rus setup we could park one set in anti ship role NG and one set land attack ER / LR version ?
No, it's a 4, 2 on each side. There is no place for midship placement. Well, I guess this will be another batch on batch improvement. The following 6 might hold 8 NASM-MR/LR (If the requirement is presented)
This is such a bad design!! Wtf is that placement?? SRGM might not be able to rotate freely/aim sideways because of those launchers. WTF???
There is no space and ship not big enough to take more brahmos.
Ship of what size, its a small ship.
Exactly. Even the much larger P-17s have smoke funnels that are stacked side-by-side for maximizing deck space. And this is a <1500t hull.
This is such a bad design!! Wtf is that placement?? SRGM might not be able to rotate freely/aim sideways because of those launchers. WTF???
Exactly. At the similar size we have Saar 5 of Israel. Compare that piece of art to this.
Still looks like two separate funnels to me. Heck, they may ultimately have to add blast deflectors behind the inclined launchers to protect the superstructure. That would make the foredeck even more cluttered.
The placement of the Brahmos in inclined launchers at the foredeck is obviously a very deliberate decision. What is not clear however is the reason behind it.
In any case why aren't the missiles housed in a VLS - given that this is a clean sheet design?
Only the designer can answer these questions.
In any case why aren't the missiles housed in a VLS - given that this is a clean sheet design?
Only the designer can answer these questions.
Design has changed a lot overtime , more refined & aesthetic now.... screenshot this from a 7 year old NPOL video.
Iam banking on some giga copium otherwise should have built one more Nilgiri/Vishakapatnam Class for the same budget.
In the era where countries are going for atmost two kind of vessels in High-Low mix, we are instead degrading.