India activates 'secret' undersea missile

[SRP]

Amid escalation of simmering tension along the LoC in the wake of unprovoked killing of jawans leading to heightened resentment across the nation, India is contemplating to go for the maiden trial of its long range nuke-capable undersea missile K-4, which had been kept secret so far.

If things go as per the programme, defence sources said the indigenously built submarine launched ballistic (SLBM) missile, which has a strike range of 3000-km to 3,500-km will be test fired from a submerged pontoon, which is almost identical to submarine, off the Vishakhapatnam coast next month.

Though the missile has been designed to be launched from a depth of 50 meter, but this time the scientists are planning to fire it from the undersea platform nearly 20 to 30 meters deep in the Bay of Bengal. Earlier the developmental tests of the missile's gas-booster have already completed successfully.

After the successful activation of the atomic reactor on-board the country’s first indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant in the wee hours on Saturday, the DRDO is in fact readying to conduct the first experimental trial of the much-awaited K-4 as soon as possible. This submarine will be equipped with the K-series missiles.

India has so far planned three missiles in the K-series. The 700-km range K-15, renamed as B-05 by the DRDO has been launched 10 times while the K-5 which will have a striking capability of over 5,000 km is under development. All the K-series missiles are faster, lighter and stealthier. The missiles are far more difficult to tackle as they skulk clandestinely undersea and manoeuvrable thus minimising the chance of being shot down by the enemy.

The DRDO is expecting a successful trial of the missile as it would strengthen the country’s position in the very exclusive club of six nations including Russia, USA, France, Britain and China which have the capability of firing nuclear tipped missiles from air, land and undersea.

With a length of 12 meters and diameter of 1.3 meters, the missile weighs around 17 tonne and is capable of carrying a warhead of around 2 tonne. Basically a ballistic missile as it uses solid propellant, the K-4 missile combines the aspects of both cruise and ballistic missile, which use multiple-stage rockets to exit the atmosphere and re-enter in a parabolic trajectory. It flies in hypersonic speed and is the world's best weapon in this class.

“At least four tests of B-05 and K-4 missiles have been planned. While the B-05 will be fired from the submarine, K-4 will be launched from the pontoon,” the sources added.

Apart from the K-series missiles, India has the submarine version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in its arsenal to boost its second-strike capabilities. However, after the completion of successful trials from INS Arihant, the B-05 missile will be inducted in the armed forces. The DRDO is also developing the air version of the K-series missiles, which can be fitted with fighter aircraft like Sukhoi Su-30-MKI.

India activates 'secret' undersea missile - The New Indian Express

 

[RISING SUN]

I have heard rumors that India had already launched the same missile in the past. Either goof up by media or may be they have done it in reality. BTW this will provide much needed boost to our security forces as boomers will not have to venture too close enemy waters.

 

[IND151]

Damn good news if true

Hope the test is successful

 

[IND151]

Amid escalation of simmering tension along the LoC in the wake of unprovoked killing of jawans leading to heightened resentment across the nation, India is contemplating to go for the maiden trial of its long range nuke-capable undersea missile K-4, which had been kept secret so far.

If things go as per the programme, defence sources said the indigenously built submarine launched ballistic (SLBM) missile, which has a strike range of 3000-km to 3,500-km will be test fired from a submerged pontoon, which is almost identical to submarine, off the Vishakhapatnam coast next month.

Though the missile has been designed to be launched from a depth of 50 meter, but this time the scientists are planning to fire it from the undersea platform nearly 20 to 30 meters deep in the Bay of Bengal. Earlier the developmental tests of the missile's gas-booster have already completed successfully.

After the successful activation of the atomic reactor on-board the country’s first indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant in the wee hours on Saturday, the DRDO is in fact readying to conduct the first experimental trial of the much-awaited K-4 as soon as possible. This submarine will be equipped with the K-series missiles.

India has so far planned three missiles in the K-series. The 700-km range K-15, renamed as B-05 by the DRDO has been launched 10 times while the K-5 which will have a striking capability of over 5,000 km is under development. All the K-series missiles are faster, lighter and stealthier. The missiles are far more difficult to tackle as they skulk clandestinely undersea and manoeuvrable thus minimising the chance of being shot down by the enemy.

The DRDO is expecting a successful trial of the missile as it would strengthen the country’s position in the very exclusive club of six nations including Russia, USA, France, Britain and China which have the capability of firing nuclear tipped missiles from air, land and undersea.

With a length of 12 meters and diameter of 1.3 meters, the missile weighs around 17 tonne and is capable of carrying a warhead of around 2 tonne. Basically a ballistic missile as it uses solid propellant, the K-4 missile combines the aspects of both cruise and ballistic missile, which use multiple-stage rockets to exit the atmosphere and re-enter in a parabolic trajectory. It flies in hypersonic speed and is the world's best weapon in this class.

“At least four tests of B-05 and K-4 missiles have been planned. While the B-05 will be fired from the submarine, K-4 will be launched from the pontoon,” the sources added.

Apart from the K-series missiles, India has the submarine version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in its arsenal to boost its second-strike capabilities. However, after the completion of successful trials from INS Arihant, the B-05 missile will be inducted in the armed forces. The DRDO is also developing the air version of the K-series missiles, which can be fitted with fighter aircraft like Sukhoi Su-30-MKI.


Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/indian...es-secret-undersea-missile.html#ixzz2bf7M549Q

 

[Brahmos_2]

Awesome news..

 

[OrionHunter]

The test firing of this missile has nothing to do with the killing of soldiers on the LoC! I don't know why such conspiracy theories are generated!

Secondly, can someone pllllease decipher this part for me? "The missiles are far more difficult to tackle as they skulk clandestinely undersea and manoeuvrable thus minimising the chance of being shot down by the enemy."

WTF does that mean? I think the author is high on pot! He probably meant to say that the subs operate clandestinely undersea and the missiles being maneuverable are difficult to detect, intercept and destroy (shot down by the enemy).

 

[DrSomnath999]

great news

I think good news after good news are coming for indian navy

i wish this flow never stops

CHEERS

 

[BLING]

Super News . If i read it correctly K-4 will have range of 3500 Km with 2ton playload . IS IT TRUE ? If so with 1 tone its range is atleast 5500-7000 Km ?

Is it the same ploy to under estimate missile's range as we did with Agni 5 ?

 

[Abingdonboy]

This can't be anything to do with Pakistan- typical desi media.

 

[kaku1]

Super News . If i read it correctly K-4 will have range of 3500 Km with 2ton playload . IS IT TRUE ? If so with 1 tone its range is atleast 5500-7000 Km ?

Is it the same ploy to under estimate missile's range as we did with Agni 5 ?

you cannot double the range by decreasing the payload by the factor of 2.

 

[kbd-raaf]

you cannot double the range by decreasing the payload by the factor of 2.

It isn't exactly a 1 to 1 relationship but you can increase the range by decreasing the payload. But yeah, agreed.

 

[BLING]

you cannot double the range by decreasing the payload by the factor of 2.

I know we cant double the Range But Range will automatically increase with lesser play load . Agni 5 have range between 5000-5500 km with two Tonne Playload . With 1 Tonne Agni can reach 7500 Km - 8000 Km . Which was the point of China ,on which it went bizzare on Agni Test . Same goes with all missile . So Range will Increase. But i really want to know what is the range of k-4 with 2 tonne playload ?

 

[kaku1]

It isn't exactly a 1 to 1 relationship but you can increase the range by decreasing the payload. But yeah, agreed.

It is even exponential decrease, see this image

I know we cant double the Range But Range will automatically increase with lesser play load . Agni 5 have range between 5000-5500 km with two Tonne Playload . With 1 Tonne Agni can reach 7500 Km - 8000 Km . Which was the point of China ,on which it went bizzare on Agni Test . Same goes with all missile . So Range will Increase. But i really want to know what is the range of k-4 with 2 tonne playload ?

I say maximum 3000 KM with full payload.

 

[Ammyy]

We all want to see some thing like this from long time

 

[sms]

Amid escalation of simmering tension along the LoC in the wake of unprovoked killing of jawans leading to heightened resentment across the nation, India is contemplating to go for the maiden trial of its long range nuke-capable undersea missile K-4, which had been kept secret so far.

If things go as per the programme, defence sources said the indigenously built submarine launched ballistic (SLBM) missile, which has a strike range of 3000-km to 3,500-km will be test fired from a submerged pontoon, which is almost identical to submarine, off the Vishakhapatnam coast next month.

Jago dost jago... it is indeed a good news, why spoiling it by adding chaat masala.

The DRDO is also developing the air version of the K-series missiles, which can be fitted with fighter aircraft like Sukhoi Su-30-MKI.

Really, a ballistic missile launched from an aircraft? Never heard of any ALBM in service till date. Is it feasible and do resources and tech to spend time on ALBM tech? Is there any example of succesfull testing from any developed country or it's just another papri chaat from our innovative journalists?