The one we got is Akula-II while Arihant is similar to Akula-I class..
Do you even have an idea how crippling the sanctions on India were ? Even razor blade orders from US from India was scrutinized. But India's missile program exponentially grew in these years..
China knew in 60s that it...
what good is asking if they are anyways gonna do whatever we tell them to ? ;)
Yeah we buttered him and begged his majesty.. we evil yindoos can do what it takes to get our things done !! Consequently, pakistan GHQ was arm twisted to accept the fate accompli ..
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Ariahnt is based on Akula Class SSN so much so that many in international defense circle thought that India is focussing on SSN rather than SSBN. It's noise levels are in the range of Akula class.
And arihant has already completed her sea trials.. the reason active patrols of arihant is not...
The akula II class is one of the most quitest subs in the world. They instill fear even in UN navy circles...
according to a recent report, RuN was able to monitor UN subs/bases across pacific using these subs !!!
seems chinese got caught with their pants down :woot:
ontopic : another conclusive proof that J-15 never landed on it.. some butt hurt chinese released some photoshopped photos after MIG29k landings on Vikky :woot: