Scorpene Class Submarine (Kalvari)

Scorpene Class Submarine (Kalvari)

Type: Submarine

Domain: sea

Country of Origin: India

Manufacturer: Naval Group (France) / Mazagon Dock

Overview

French-designed diesel-electric attack submarines built under technology transfer in India as part of Project 75. The Scorpene is a modern conventionally-powered submarine optimised for coastal and deep-water operations including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence gathering, mine laying, and special forces deployment. Displacement of 1,775 tonnes submerged with a length of 67 metres. Features an X-configured rudder for manoeuvrability, anechoic coating for acoustic stealth, and an advanced integrated combat management system. Armed with 6x 533mm torpedo tubes for heavyweight torpedoes and Exocet SM39 anti-ship missiles. The Indian Scorpenes incorporate indigenous systems including sonar, C4I, and periscopes. Crew of 31 with endurance of 50 days. Six boats building/commissioned: Kalvari, Khanderi, Karanj, Vela, Vagir, and Vagsheer. All boats commissioned by 2024. Project 75-India (P-75I) will procure additional advanced submarines with Air Independent Propulsion.

Technical Specifications

typeDiesel-Electric Attack Submarine
boats6 completed (INS Kalvari through INS Vagsheer)
length67.5 m
builderMazagon Dock, Mumbai (technology transfer from Naval Group France)
armament6x 533mm torpedo tubes; Black Shark torpedoes; Exocet SM39 (planned)
propulsionDiesel-electric (no AIP)
displacement~1,775 tonnes (submerged)

Operators

Related sea Weapon Systems