The Indian Navy received the first serial domestic heavy torpedo "Varunastra"

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The Indian Navy received the first serial domestic heavy torpedo "Varunastra"

The Indian Naval Forces received the first domestic serial heavy torpedo Varunastra (Tempest). According to Naval News, the delivery of the first torpedo took place last Saturday, November 21.

The new Indian heavy 533mm torpedo Varunastra was developed by the Naval Science and Technology Laboratory (NSTL) of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) specifically for the Indian Navy.



The beginning of experimental combat operation of the torpedo in the Navy began in 2018, at the same time the Indian ammunition manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) received a license to manufacture torpedoes. The first contract worth about $ 170 million for the mass production of a torpedo for the Indian Navy was signed in June 2019.

The torpedo is intended for use from surface ships, and the submarine version is to be adopted soon.

The heavy 533-mm anti-submarine torpedo has a total mass of about 1500 kg, of which 250 kg are in the warhead. The declared speed is up to 40 knots. The power plant is electric with several batteries based on silver and zinc oxide (AgOZn) with a capacity of 250 kW. The operating range is up to 21 nautical miles, the maximum depth is 400 meters. It is equipped with an active-passive acoustic homing unit and a GPS guidance module. It is capable of striking low-noise submarines both at depth and in shallow water in conditions of intense opposition.

The torpedo will be equipped with Talwar-class frigates, Kamorta-class corvettes and other surface warships of the country's navy. To date, within the framework of two contracts, the Indian Navy has ordered 136 Varunastra torpedoes.
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    1. -5
      23 November 2020 14: 02
      A simplified version of the MK 48 for the poor.
      1. +4
        23 November 2020 14: 11
        The Mk 48 is thermal, while the Indians have electrical. Designed for surface ships.
        We would like that.
        Sincerely
        1. +15
          23 November 2020 14: 48
          Quote: nobody75
          We would have such

          We have a similar product, and the characteristics are higher. Here Klimov will tell you better.
          1. +1
            23 November 2020 16: 50
            Do surface ships of new projects provide for the installation of 533 mm devices?
            Sincerely
          2. +1
            23 November 2020 20: 56
            And what about a "similar product" with remote control?
        2. ANB
          +1
          23 November 2020 14: 54
          ... We would like this.

          Product 260.
          2503 - on copper-magnesium dry-charged batteries.
    2. +3
      23 November 2020 14: 03
      Has a GPS guidance module

      GPS for torpedoes? Under the water?
      1. +2
        23 November 2020 14: 08
        Quote: dzvero
        GPS for torpedoes? Under the water?

        Unless, if we assume that in shallow water the torpedo moves in a semi-submerged state ... wassat
      2. +6
        23 November 2020 15: 30
        Quote: dzvero
        GPS for torpedoes? Under the water?

        The Hindus apparently followed in the footsteps of the Germans, but the characteristics are far below the German quality.
        Torpedo «SeaHake (translated as" hack ") mod. 4 ER "was developed in Germany in 2012 on the basis of the torpedo" DM2A4 ". The declared range is over 100 km (as many as 140 passed during tests!). In order not to go astray, a torpedo on the march guided by a GPS receiverperiodically extending above the water surface on a telescopic mast. On the final section of the path, a hydroacoustic guidance system is used. In addition, the torpedo can be guided along the wake of the ship.
        1. +5
          23 November 2020 17: 05
          With such a range, it is possible to revive the idea of ​​coastal torpedo batteries, in the Baltic, for sure.
          1. +4
            23 November 2020 17: 12
            Quote: Kostya Lavinyukov
            With such a range, it is possible to revive the idea of ​​coastal torpedo batteries, in the Baltic, for sure.

            Their place will become known, so sooner or later they will be destroyed. But MZM-And that's another matter! Therefore, mine weapons for the shallow Baltic are a "strategic" weapon. Earlier there were mine-artillery positions, today mine-missile positions may well appear. As an option.
          2. -1
            23 November 2020 20: 50
            All these boats will send the Harpoon anti-ship missiles to the bottom and others - airborne.
        2. +3
          23 November 2020 18: 11
          guided by a GPS receiver periodically extended above the water surface on a telescopic mast.

          I can imagine what kind of breaker there is from the mast!
          1. +1
            23 November 2020 18: 53
            Quote: Aviator_
            I can imagine what kind of breaker there is from the mast!

            At this range, as a rule, they shoot at stationary targets such as naval base. In fact, this is a mini Poseidon.
            1. 0
              23 November 2020 18: 56
              Well, before the start of its own acoustic seeker, at a distance of 15 kilometers from the target, such a fishing rod can be released, no closer. True, it is not a fact that the seeker 15 km from the target will direct it where necessary.
    3. 0
      23 November 2020 14: 04
      Interestingly, from scratch, or from the "white people" what you bought? They write that 95% is made in India.
      1. +19
        23 November 2020 14: 47
        Quote: Jacket in stock
        Interestingly, from scratch, or from the "white people" what you bought?

        Of course, they did not create it out of the blue, but on the basis of imports. But for India this is also a step forward - the ammunition of its own production.
    4. -2
      23 November 2020 14: 34
      They, unlike us, decided to arm their fleet with them, and even began to purchase them, and we are always shifting everything in terms of construction, testing, procurement somewhere at a later time! And the fight will be nothing if tomorrow the war! !!
      1. -2
        23 November 2020 15: 26
        Torpedoes Physicist and Case will be enough to fight with submarines, there are still MSHM mines. Our fleet in combat conditions will not go far from its shores.
        1. +1
          23 November 2020 20: 04
          Physicist and case are one and the same torpedo for a submarine.
          Sincerely
          1. +1
            23 November 2020 20: 56
            There was a UGST torpedo, aka Physicist 1, then they made an improved version of the UGST torpedo Physicist 2 and then a case came out for testing - these are different torpedoes, but each of them costs under a hundred million rubles, so there is no need to talk about mass weapons until 1000 pieces will be purchased and will be used together with USETs 80.
            1. 0
              23 November 2020 20: 58
              Excuse me, what is the fundamental difference between Case and Physics 2?
              Sincerely
              1. -1
                23 November 2020 21: 32
                Quote: nobody75
                Excuse me, what is the fundamental difference between Case and Physics 2?
                Physics has a jet engine.
                The "Case" has a gas turbine engine ... We need to move in the direction of the "Predator" - a modified version of the "Shkval" - there will be a seeker, the ability to maneuver, the launch range and diving depth will increase. Yes, so far only development ...
                1. 0
                  23 November 2020 21: 36
                  "Case" has a gas turbine engine

                  PSTU or what? Are you saying the case is hydrogen peroxide? Something I do not believe in it. In my opinion, there is monofuel ... What kind of GSS can work in a cavitation cavity?
                  Sincerely
                  1. 0
                    23 November 2020 21: 49
                    Quote: nobody75
                    What GHS can work in a cavitation cavity?
                    I read an article on zen.yndex.ru - Project "Predator-M" development and that, as there will be only assumptions ...
                    Developers of "Predator-M" - KB "Electropribor" and Saratov plant SEPO-ZEM. Have questions ? - write them a letter ... With all my Respect smile
                    1. 0
                      23 November 2020 21: 53
                      I still did not understand - where to place the GOS? Before the cavitator? So it will be blown away by the oncoming stream at such a speed ...
                      Sincerely
                      1. -2
                        23 November 2020 21: 57
                        Quote: nobody75
                        I still did not understand - where to place the GOS? Before the cavitator?
                        A military secret Yes - clear ?
                        1. 0
                          24 November 2020 09: 23
                          Military secret yes - okay?

                          Nope ... I'm used to knowing everything and about everything ...
                          Sincerely

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