DOES THE SARYU CLASS ACTUALLY HAVE THE BRAHMOS?

[kenyannoobie]

I've searched the forum,the IN webpage and even the builders for any info. As an OPV I do know its a one-size-fits-all approach to multiple duties,patrolling EEZ,light fleet escort duties,anti piracy etc ,etc.

However,nobody mentions the Brahmos and the deckspace seems limited IMO,to handle this large ASHM. Or is there another specific variant ? Knowledgeable forumers,come in please!

 

[Gessler]

The Saryu DOES NOT have the BrahMos, or any other cruise missile. However, it's possible to modify the design
to carry the likes of Harpoon, Exocet, C802 or Kh-35 in external inclined tube/box launchers if there is a need.

But current version of BrahMos is too big for this ship.

 

[kenyannoobie]

The Saryu DOES NOT have the BrahMos, or any other cruise missile. However, it's possible to modify the design
to carry the likes of Harpoon, Exocet, C802 or Kh-35 in external inclined tube/box launchers if there is a need.

But current version of BrahMos is too big for this ship.

Thanks!

 

[Capt.Popeye]

I've searched the forum,the IN webpage and even the builders for any info. As an OPV I do know its a one-size-fits-all approach to multiple duties,patrolling EEZ,light fleet escort duties,anti piracy etc ,etc.

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However,nobody mentions the Brahmos and the deckspace seems limited IMO,to handle this large ASHM. Or is there another specific variant ? Knowledgeable forumers,come in please!

The Saryu class of OPVs does not carry the Brahmos nor is it ever intended to. However the superstructure volume and deck 'real-estate' can later incorporate additional sensors and armaments.
Recently the IN had floated a RFI for AShMs of 80-100 KM range. That is the kind of weapon that can be added on later to this class of ship. We should not be surprised if that happens; since that will be a perfect fit for the tasks outlined. Or Barak-1 missile VLS. Along with the associated sensors in either case.

 

[GR!FF!N]

Recently the IN had floated a RFI for AShMs of 80-100 KM range.

link???

 

[Capt.Popeye]

link???

That happened last year and got written about in the press; it even got mentioned here on pdf.