4th Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine | 22 Oct 2024

Source: HT

Recently, India launched its 4th nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine at the Ship Building Center (SBC) in Visakhapatnam. 

  • It has about 75% indigenous content and is equipped with Kalam-4 nuclear ballistic missiles with a range of 3,500 km, launched via vertical systems. 
  • The other three nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are INS Arihant, INS Arighaat and INS Aridhaman. 
    • A nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Russian Akula class is set to join the force on lease in 2028. 
    • INS Chakra, an Akula class vessel, was taken on lease from Russia in 2012. 
  • The government plans the construction of three more advanced diesel attack submarines at Mazagon Dockyards in collaboration with the French Naval Group. 
  • A nuclear submarine uses a nuclear reactor for propulsion, providing unlimited range and endurance. It is limited only by food supplies, crew fatigue, and maintenance.  

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