Cheetah nuclear submarine to India last sea trial service in 2010
Date:2011-09-01Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
Russian-leased India a nuclear attack submarine Chakra No.
according to the Navy Science and Technology website November 10, 2009 reported that the construction of Russia for the Indian Navy’s “Cheetah” Acura – II class attack submarine in 2009 November 15 for the Indian Navy formally accepted before the final sea trials.
According to official sources said the submarine there are no unresolved issues, the final sea trials this time will be just some small flaws on the repair.
“Cheetah” was delivered to the Indian Navy submarine was renamed after the “chakra” (Chakra) numbers, plans to begin service in early 2010. After serving in the submarine, the Russian side of the Indian Navy, the crew will conduct training.
2008 年 11 8, “Cheetah” underwater tests in the Pacific Ocean when an accident occurred in the accident and 21 crew members and technical personnel were killed, fire-extinguishing systems for the cause of the accident gas leak occurred.
“Cheetah” Indian Navy submarine was leased to the Russian side, a term of 10 years, the total cost of $ 650 million loan. (China Research Institute of Shipbuilding Technology and Economy, Song Lei in red)
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