Check first pageInclined Brahmos launcher on the INS Rajput. 4 on each side, a total of 8 missiles. Not to mention the one Dhanush ballistic missile she carries. For a ship that went into service nearly 40 years ago, she still carries a fearsome weapon load.
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This is from Malabar exercise 2012. INS Rana leads the way followed by an US destroyer which is further followed by INS Ranvir. How comw these two don't have Brahmos here ? Was the upgrades done after 2012 ? or was the upgrades limited to INS Rajput ?
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Inclined launcher or VLS ? For an old but still a top of the line destroyer, 8 AShM loadout feels a bit too less. Wish it could carry at least a couple more. What other offensive weapons will it be carrying ?8 brahmos in quad launcher ala rajput.
I thought they were getting rid of the arm launcher. Also, doesn't Barak 8 out perform the Shtil-1 missile ? Why not just use the usual Barak-1/8 combo ?48 shtil1 vls from arm launcher.Not sure if 16 barak 1s stay or replaced by barak 8.
Sounds great. I wonder if the Delhi class will be able to use co-operative engagement after the extensive upgrade.New data processing units,esm system,asw suite,kavack,mareech decoys,new ew suite.New SDR radios.
Humsa ng active/passive hull mounted sonar.
Atlas elektronik active tower array sonar.
Not enough has been discussed about that LTR-25 AESA. I'll try to read up on it and post it if something interesting pops up. How many of those did we order ?Big improvement is the state of the art us-spanish LTR-25 AESA with 450 km range and capable of tracking ballistic missiles as well as other airborne targets.This radar is operational with several NATO members. This is the replacement of thales radar.
It will also equip 4 vishakapatnam and 7 p17a if pks is to be belived.(skepticism to be retained).
Inclined launcher or VLS ? For an old but still a top of the line destroyer, 8 AShM loadout feels a bit too less. Wish it could carry at least a couple more. What other offensive weapons will it be carrying ?
I thought they were getting rid of the arm launcher. Also, doesn't Barak 8 out perform the Shtil-1 missile ? Why not just use the usual Barak-1/8 combo ?
Sounds great. I wonder if the Delhi class will be able to use co-operative engagement after the extensive upgrade.
Not enough has been discussed about that LTR-25 AESA. I'll try to read up on it and post it if something interesting pops up. How many of those did we order ?
What is the primary radar of the Delhi class today ? Will it be upgraded in the MLU program ?
I don't understand Navy's push for a third carrier when submarines number is dwindling with no serious plan in place for replacement.Correction: It seems instead of shtil barak 8 is prefered choice for mlu of delhi class by navy.Navy intends to standardize barak 8 accross all its capital ships that can work together with CEC capability.So barak 8 will go on board both carriers(already on vicky),plus all kolkata,vizag,p17a shops.Shivalik and delhi class also to get it, subject to problems with integration and cost.22 ships in total planned.
Talwars will remain with shtil and are meant for workhorse duty and affordable number increment to the fleet.Expected indian navy fleet by 2030-
2 carriers
10 destroyers(3 Delhi upg..3 kolkata..4 vizag..with next gen destroyer finishing construction)
23 Frigates(10 talwars,3 brahmaputra upg,3 shivalik, 7 p17a)
20 ASW corvettes(4 kamorta..16 shallow water asw craft)
7 multi role corvete(ngc)
10 missile corvettes( 6 ngmv + 4 kora)
Plus OPV, amphibious ships, support vessels.
We can expect 4-6 SSBN s however.2 akula ssn with indian model beginning construction.
However number of ssks to dip badly even with 6 scorpenes,maybe half a dozen upgraded kilos will be operational, shishumar 209 class retired.Maybe 3-4 of the p75I would be operational.Cant see more than 15-16 ssk which is a danger for us.
Which is why we should add 3 scorpenes or make an off the shelf purchase of upgraded 636 kilos which are cheap and effective.
I don't understand Navy's push for a third carrier when submarines number is dwindling with no serious plan in place for replacement.
Not correct. Delhi class will not get Barak 8.Correction: It seems instead of shtil barak 8 is prefered choice for mlu of delhi class by navy.Navy intends to standardize barak 8 accross all its capital ships that can work together with CEC capability.So barak 8 will go on board both carriers(already on vicky),plus all kolkata,vizag,p17a shops.Shivalik and delhi class also to get it, subject to problems with integration and cost.22 ships in total planned.
Talwars will remain with shtil and are meant for workhorse duty and affordable number increment to the fleet.Expected indian navy fleet by 2030-
2 carriers
10 destroyers(3 Delhi upg..3 kolkata..4 vizag..with next gen destroyer finishing construction)
23 Frigates(10 talwars,3 brahmaputra upg,3 shivalik, 7 p17a)
20 ASW corvettes(4 kamorta..16 shallow water asw craft)
7 multi role corvete(ngc)
10 missile corvettes( 6 ngmv + 4 kora)
Plus OPV, amphibious ships, support vessels.
We can expect 4-6 SSBN s however.2 akula ssn with indian model beginning construction.
However number of ssks to dip badly even with 6 scorpenes,maybe half a dozen upgraded kilos will be operational, shishumar 209 class retired.Maybe 3-4 of the p75I would be operational.Cant see more than 15-16 ssk which is a danger for us.
Which is why we should add 3 scorpenes or make an off the shelf purchase of upgraded 636 kilos which are cheap and effective.
Not sure if 16 barak 1s stay or replaced by barak 8.
I don't understand Navy's push for a third carrier when submarines number is dwindling with no serious plan in place for replacement.
What plan ?? I have been hearing about the plan since last 7-8 years without any progress whatsoever. It took us almost 20 years to get just 6 scorpene !! If this rate of acquisition does not bother Navy and MoD, then they must be smoking some top quality shit.There is a good submarine plan in place. And it has been further bolstered by the order for 6 SSNs. The only problem is it will take time to implement.
What plan ?? I have been hearing about the plan since last 7-8 years without any progress whatsoever. It took us almost 20 years to get just 6 scorpene !! If this rate of acquisition does not bother Navy and MoD, then they must be smoking some top quality shit.