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Varunastra (torpedo)
| Varunastra | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | 29 June 2016[1] |
| Used by |  Indian Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (DRDO) |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Unit cost | ₹10 crore (US$1.2 million) - ₹12 crore (US$1.4 million)[2] |
| No. built | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) |
| Length | 7.78 m (25.5 ft) |
| Diameter | 533.4 mm (21.00 in) |
| Warhead | High explosive |
| Warhead weight | 250 kg (550 lb)[3] |
| Engine | Electric Silver Oxide Zinc (AgOZn) batteries |
Operational range | 40 km (25 mi)[4] to 50 km (31 mi)[5] |
| Maximum depth | 600 metres (2,000 ft)[3] |
| Maximum speed | 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph)[3] to 50 knots (93 km/h; 58 mph)[6] |
Guidance system | Wire-guided, active-passive acoustic homing. Augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance.[7] |
Launch platform | |
The Varunastra (Literally Projectile of Varuna) is an Indian advanced autonomous heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo, developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Navy. It is named after a legendary weapon created by the Hindu god of the oceans, Varuna.[9]
The ship launched variant of Varunastra torpedo was formally inducted in the Indian navy by defence minister Manohar Parrikar on 26 June 2016.[1][10] The minister in his speech said that the Government is in favour of exporting the torpedo to friendly nations including Vietnam.[11][12] With some minor modifications the submarine variant of the torpedo is to be test fired shortly.[13]
- ^ a b c "Weapon of Water: India gets its first indigenous torpedo, Varunastra". NewsX. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ "Varunastra joins the Navy; 9 things you must know". Rediff News. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ a b c T. S. Subramanian (23 March 2014). "Underwater might". Frontline. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ "Indian Navy commissions fourth and final Kamorta-class corvette". Janes.com. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ Siddiqui, Huma (7 June 2023). "Varunastra Torpedo to enhance Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, Know all about its powerful features here". Financialexpress. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ Katoch, P.C (15 June 2023). "Varunastra Torpedo". www.spsnavalforces.com. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Varunastra joins the Navy; 9 things you must know". Rediff. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
it-15feb17was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Siddiqui, Huma (7 June 2023). "Varunastra Torpedo to enhance Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, Know all about its powerful features here". Financialexpress. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Anti-submarine torpedo Varunastra inducted in Navy". The Indian Express. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ "India joins elite group of eight with anti-submarine Varunastra in arsenal". The New Indian Express. 30 June 2016. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
varunastraExportwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Indian Navy inducts indigenous heavyweight torpedo Varunastra". India Today. IANS. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
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