INS Khanderi is the second scorpene-class submarine to be inducted into the Navy after INS Kalvari.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the submarine in Mumbai, Singh said, “The name Khanderi is inspired by the dreaded ‘Sword-tooth fish’, a deadly fish known to hunt while swimming close to the bottom of the ocean.”
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Saturday commissioned the indigenously-built second scorpene-class submarine INS Khanderi into the Indian Navy. The INS Khanderi is the second Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarine after INS Kalvari.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the submarine in Mumbai today, the defence minister said, “The name Khanderi is inspired by the dreaded ‘Sword-tooth fish’, a deadly fish known to hunt while swimming close to the bottom of the ocean.” The diesel-electric attack submarine is being built at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai.
“Khanderi is built at state-run Mazgaon Dock Limited and underwent rigorous sea trials for over two and a half years. All the concerns of the Navy have been addressed,” said an official of the Western Naval Command Friday.
The maximum speed of the INS Khanderi submarine is 20 nautical miles. Its state-of-the-art technology helps reduce noise under the sea.
The maximum crew requirement fo the submarine is 36, unlike the previous requirement of 60. It saves oxygen availability and increases its capacity to stay underwater for long periods.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the submarine in Mumbai, Singh said, “The name Khanderi is inspired by the dreaded ‘Sword-tooth fish’, a deadly fish known to hunt while swimming close to the bottom of the ocean.”
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Saturday commissioned the indigenously-built second scorpene-class submarine INS Khanderi into the Indian Navy. The INS Khanderi is the second Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarine after INS Kalvari.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the submarine in Mumbai today, the defence minister said, “The name Khanderi is inspired by the dreaded ‘Sword-tooth fish’, a deadly fish known to hunt while swimming close to the bottom of the ocean.” The diesel-electric attack submarine is being built at Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai.
“Khanderi is built at state-run Mazgaon Dock Limited and underwent rigorous sea trials for over two and a half years. All the concerns of the Navy have been addressed,” said an official of the Western Naval Command Friday.
The maximum speed of the INS Khanderi submarine is 20 nautical miles. Its state-of-the-art technology helps reduce noise under the sea.
The maximum crew requirement fo the submarine is 36, unlike the previous requirement of 60. It saves oxygen availability and increases its capacity to stay underwater for long periods.
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