Published: 8th Mar, 2021
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The Indian Navy will commission its third Scorpene-class submarine, the INS Karanj, in Mumbai.
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What is INS Karanj?
- It is a Scorpene-class submarine built under Mazagaon Docks Limited (MDL)Project-75 in collaboration with a French firm.
- It is a diesel-electric attack submarine.
- Stealth features: The submarine has superior stealth features-
- advanced acoustic silencing techniques
- low radiated noise levels
- ability to launch crippling attacks with precision-guided weapons on board
- The stealth features give it an edge unmatched by most submarines.
- It is also designed to operate in all theatres of operation, showcasing interoperability with other components of a naval task force.
- The attacks can be launched with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, while underwater or on the surface.
Status of another Scorpene-class submarine
- The Navy has inducted two submarines of the same class - the INS Kalvari and INS Khanderi
- Trials of two – the Vela and Vagir – are underway.
- The construction of the sixth Vagsheer is underway.
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