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Indian-made “Ali Ante” nuclear submarine

According to the Russian military-industrial complex site reported on December 8, Indian Navy chief of staff before Wilma, said in an interview, the Indian strategic missiles equipped with ships made the first nuclear-powered submarines, “Ariane Special “was the end of 2011 or early 2012 will be served.

analysts pointed out that India’s actively developing nuclear submarines, the main purpose is to deter potential enemies in the waters of the Indian Ocean, in particular, to respond to the threat from China.

However, the Indian Navy chief of staff did not disclose “Ali Ante” was the construction details and what the boat will be equipped with missile systems.

Earlier reports said, “Ali Ante” nuclear submarine will be equipped with 12 K-15 submarine-launched ballistic missile. The missile’s length is 10.4 meters, a range of about 700 km. So far, the Indian Ministry of Defence Defence Research and Development organization has successfully conducted two missile tests K-15 (the last being in early 2008). K-15 can carry one ton warhead, underwater propulsion and solid two sub-stage rocket forward.

“Ali Ante” nuclear submarine was launched in July last year, its development has been of great assistance to the Russian side. Indian defense officials said, “Ali Ante” number of water tests will take two years to complete. In order to master the manipulation of nuclear submarine nuclear submarine technology and the smooth service for the domestic reserves of the corresponding operators, Indian Navy leased a 971 to the Russian submarine (10-year lease, the rent of about 6.5-7 billion U.S. dollars) for a term of 10 years , delivered in March 2011.

“Ali Ante” was the design displacement of 6000 tons, the submarine equipped with a central high-enriched uranium as raw material for 80 MW nuclear reactor. In addition to its equipment, weapons, K-15 ballistic missiles, there are a number of torpedoes and conventional missiles. Submarine sonar nose with USHUS hydrological system, with the top end of towed array sonar system.

experts pointed out that China may increase its military strength in the Indian Ocean waters is prompting concerns about the construction of domestic nuclear submarines of the Indian primary cause. The Chinese Navy has three types of nuclear submarines, some of which are also equipped with nuclear missiles with intercontinental strike capability. (Compass)

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