Corvettes of Indian Navy : News and Discussions
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Looked unlikely for NGMV from the start. Sadly, the IN doesn't use inclined launchers amidships for AShM like Western navies. Imo, it is just more efficient use of deck space.
Arnala class has long-range thermal sensors for detecting snorkeling subs. There are passive electronic sensors for intercepting & locating electronic signals:
2 sets of triple tube 324 mm light weight torpedo launchers. 4 rail based mine launchers:
Mareech ATDL system:
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the 2nd ship in the series of 8 indigenously built ASW-SWC, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam today. The ceremony was presided over by VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, FOCinC, Eastern Naval Command.
Why did they not go for a more substantial mast? Could have mounted the varuna esm on same
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the 2nd ship in the series of 8 indigenously built ASW-SWC, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam today. The ceremony was presided over by VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, FOCinC, Eastern Naval Command.
INS Abhay and INFACT-82 were decommissioned at sunset on 06 Oct 25 during a poignant ceremony at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai after three decades years of glorious service respectively in the @indiannavy. VAdm Krishna Swaminathan FOCINC WNC was the Chief Guest at the event. Senior dignitaries, commissioning crew and former Commanding Officers graced the occasion. INS Abhay and INFAC T82 were paid off under the command of Cdr Abhay Kumar Singh and Lt Cdr Adishesh Mishra respectively.
So, this is another option can be used to develop a land based CIWS instead of investing in AK630. Fires 30mm caliber with a rate of 500/min. I believe this can be upped if needed.
Cochin Shipyard to launch three vessels, including Anti-Submarine Warfare craft for Navy
Cochin Shipyard Limited is launching three advanced vessels. These include an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft for the Indian Navy. A Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel and India's largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger are also being launched. These...
3 Mahe class ASW-SWC ships launched at CSL.
The length is longer than Arnala, the complement and weapons are the same, then how come this big a difference?
Arnala are 1400 tons fully loaded right?
Mahe class
approx 900 tons.
length of 78 meters.
and a width (or beam) of 11.4 meters.
Arnala class
Approx 1400 tons.
Length 77.6 metre.
Beam: 10.5 metres.
Arnala has larger superstructure.
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The sensor load is same, the complement is similar and the weapons load is also similar.
If the difference was say 50-100 tons, I would have been okay. But that 500 tons.
Larger superstructure also requires more strengthened hull.
Which further increases the weight
Also requires bigger and more powerful propulsion, which also further increases the weight.
So 1400tons was most likely the sweet spot for this design and the capabilities the vessel requirs.