Indian Navy News & Discussions

[Valiant_Soul]

No. Only trainers will be twin sitter.

As of December 2009, Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma said at his maiden navy week press conference that he had been assured by the DRDO that the LCA's naval variant would be ready for carrier trials by 2013 and for deployment on the Gorshkov/Vikramaditya as well as the IAC. He said the navy was doing a concept study 'for more capable carrier-borne aircraft' for the IAC-2.

-- Aircraft carrier operation with ski-jump and arrested landing
-- Nose drooped for better cockpit vision
-- Additional aerodynamic features like LEVCON and fore plane to reduce carrier landing speed
-- Maximum take off weight from carrier—12.5 tons
-- External store carrying capacity from carrier—3.5 tons
-- Strengthened fuselage
-- Stronger undercarriage due to higher sink rate
-- Arrestor hook for deck recovery
-- Fuel dump system

GB

Hmm...the nose of the plain is tilted down, is it not? I guess that is not how the LCA used to look.

Edit: My bad, I didn't read the entire post.

No vertical take-off right?

 

[New Shivaji]

First indigenous Shivalik class frigate to be inducted in April



NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy will induct its first indigenously-built Shivalik class stealth frigate in April, an official said.

Christened INS Shivalik, the multi-role stealth frigate has been built at Mumbai's Mazagaon Docks Limited under Project 17. Two more such vessels are under construction.

"The first of the frigates will be inducted in April. The ship has been provided with structural, thermal and acoustic stealth features to augment its potent capability," an official said, requesting anonymity.

Shivalik is equipped with state-of-the-art defence against nuclear, biological and chemical attacks.

"The Atmospheric Control System filters and controls the temperature and humidity of the air coming into the ship at all times, including the air being used by the engines. It removes any radioactive, chemical or biological impurities, thereby protecting the crew and the systems even during a nuclear, biological or chemical attack," the official said.

Conceived and designed by the Indian Navy design bureau, the ship will also have indigenous sensors and weapons.

"The sensors and weapons of the ship are controlled through a Combat Management System designed and developed by an Indian Navy establishment and manufactured by Bharat Electronics," the official added.

The Shivalik class vessels will be the mainstay frigates of the Indian Navy in the first half of the 21st century. Their sophisticated weaponry includes the Klub surface-to-surface missiles and the Shtil and Barak air defence missiles.

The ships also have the indigenous Kavach chaff-dispensing system to counter incoming missiles, as also indigenous sonars and anti-submarine warfare systems.

The ship's domestic requirements of fresh water will be met through two reverse osmosis plants, while a fully automated galley will "enable the crew to be fed Indian, Continental and Asian gourmet meals, including freshly baked bread and home-made ice-cream," the official added.

The accommodation arrangements for the 35 officers and over 250 crew have been provided by Indian conglomerate Godrej and meets the laid down criteria for crew comfort and space management

 

[New Shivaji]

Duplicate Post

 

[hindustan]

good step

we need more power in sea

 

[ek_indian]

Good move. I am more happy with the word "indigenous"....

 

[manglasiva]

Would like to see some pics

 

[Veer]

Shivalik Class guided missile stealth frigates are multirole stealth craft built for Indian Navy. They are the first Indian warships to be built with stealth features and will be the lead frigates of the country's navy during the first quarter of the 21st century.

The lead ship of this class is named 'Shivalik', after the lowest of the Himalayan ranges, which extends to 2,500km. The frigates to follow were also named after other mountain ranges – 'Satpura' and 'Sahyadri'. They are being produced as an upgrade to the Talwar Class frigates, which will be succeeded by the Project 17-A Class frigates.

Construction

The vessels were built in 172 modules through modular construction. Construction of the first frigate began in December 2000. In July 2001, the keel of this frigate was laid, and it was launched and named Shivalik in April 2003. In February 2009, the frigate underwent sea trials and it is expected to be commissioned in November 2009.

The keel of the second frigate, Satpura, was laid in 2002 and launched in 2004. It is expected to face sea trials in 2009 and be commissioned in 2010. Third frigate Sahyadri's keel was laid in 2003, then launched in 2005. It will face sea trials in 2010 and is expected to be launched in 2011.

All three frigates will receive the initials 'INS' (Indian Naval Ship) when they are commissioned with the Indian Navy.

Countermeasures / sensors

These frigates are mounted with MR-760 Fregat M2EM 3-D radar, an air search radar, HUMSA (hull-mounted sonar array) and ATAS / Thales Sintra towed array systems, BEL Aparna fire control radar and BEL Ajanta weapons control radar to counter attack the enemy.
"Shivalik is fitted with a mix of indigenous Russian, Indian, and Western weaponry and sensor systems."

Weapons

Shivalik is fitted with a mix of indigenous Russian, Indian, and Western weaponry and sensor systems. The weaponry systems include the Russian Shtil surface-to-air missile systems, Klub anti-ship cruise missiles, and Israeli Barak-I missile defence system.

The Satpura frigate has weaponry worth Rs1bn including vertical-launch missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and anti-submarine systems. The radar systems and engines are further modified to reduce and avoid detection and noise levels.

Propulsion

Shivalik Class frigates are driven by two diesel and two combined diesel and gas (CODOG) engines. Two Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesel engines delivering 7,600shp at 1,084rpm each and two GE LM2500 engines delivering 33,600shp at 3,600rpm.

In March 2009, the commissioning of the first frigate was delayed due to the stoppage of fitting the turbines due to GE's failure to secure permission from the US Government for such installation. After two months, permission was granted for the installation.

Aircraft

These frigates can carry two advanced helicopters. The Shivalik will carry two HAL Dhruv or two Sea King mk42B and the Satpura will carry two K-31 Kamov helicopters.

 

[garibnawaz]

^^^^^^^^

Only STOL that is Short take off and landing.

LCA is not Harrier or JSF nor Yak-38 for vertical take off.

GB

 

[Chanakyaa]

Hmm...the nose of the plain is tilted down, is it not? I guess that is not how the LCA used to look.

Edit: My bad, I didn't read the entire post.

No vertical take-off right?

Probably SkiJump.

 

[beckham]

What about BVR?can we do it in harriers?and is it too old for using in new carriers??

According to this old news article, harriers have BVR.

and HAL is going to upgrade the harriers.

Indian Sea Harrier Tests BVR Missile

Derby missile (front)

NEW DELHI - Operating in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Goa last week, an Indian navy Sea Harrier test-fired a Derby beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile.

It was the Navy's first live test of the Israeli-made Derby, a senior service official said April 15, and two more live tests are planned in the near future.

Indian navy sources said the missile hit its target on the high seas from a distance of 20 kilometers at a speed of Mach 1.2 and was able to lock onto the target before launch.

The Indian navy signed a $25 million contract in 2005 with the missile's maker, Rafael, for procurement of 20 Derby missiles to replace aging Sea Eagle missiles bought from BAE Systems in the early 1980s.

Meanwhile, India's state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics is upgrading the Navy's 15 Sea Harrier jump jets, purchased from BAE in 1983, under a $115 million contract. The upgraded aircraft will be armed with the Derby BVR missile.

The Sea Harriers were set to be retired along with the aircraft carrier INS Viraat in 2010, the Navy official said, but this upgrade will keep the planes in service for deployment on the planned Air Defense Ship.

Indian Sea Harrier Tests BVR Missile - Defense News

 

[sancho]

According to this old news article, harriers have BVR.

and HAL is going to upgrade the harriers.

Correct, as you can see here:

or here:

 

[karan.1970]

Correct, as you can see here:

or here:

A little off track.. But wasnt this the plane the featured in the Arnie movie True Lies??

 

[skyisthelimit]

The Indian Navy will induct its first indigenously-built Shivalik class stealth frigate in April, an official said.

Christened INS Shivalik, the multi-role stealth frigate has been built at Mumbai's Mazagaon Docks Limited under Project 17. Two more such vessels are under construction.

"The first of the frigates will be inducted in April. The ship has been provided with structural, thermal and acoustic stealth features to augment its potent capability," an official said, requesting anonymity.

Shivalik is equipped with state-of-the-art defence against nuclear, biological and chemical attacks.

"The Atmospheric Control System filters and controls the temperature and humidity of the air coming into the ship at all times, including the air being used by the engines. It removes any radioactive, chemical or biological impurities, thereby protecting the crew and the systems even during a nuclear, biological or chemical attack," the official said.

Conceived and designed by the Indian Navy design bureau, the ship will also have indigenous sensors and weapons.

"The sensors and weapons of the ship are controlled through a Combat Management System designed and developed by an Indian Navy establishment and manufactured by Bharat Electronics," the official added.

The Shivalik class vessels will be the mainstay frigates of the Indian Navy in the first half of the 21st century. Their sophisticated weaponry includes the Klub surface-to-surface missiles and the Shtil and Barak air defence missiles.

The ships also have the indigenous Kavach chaff-dispensing system to counter incoming missiles, as also indigenous sonars and anti-submarine warfare systems.

The ship's domestic requirements of fresh water will be met through two reverse osmosis plants, while a fully automated galley will "enable the crew to be fed Indian, Continental and Asian gourmet meals, including freshly baked bread and home-made ice-cream," the official added.

The accommodation arrangements for the 35 officers and over 250 crew have been provided by Indian conglomerate Godrej and meets the laid down criteria for crew comfort and space management.

 

[navtrek]

 

[gogbot]

A little off track.. But wasnt this the plane the featured in the Arnie movie True Lies??

yes it was, IT was the one the governor of California used to defeat the terrorists.( LoL still cant believe he is a politician now )

See the what the governor does to to terrorists.

and the British Harrier jump jets are one of the most commonly featured combat jets in Popular culture. Due to its unique STOVL capability