The Indian Navy is about to unleash the next-generation advanced submarine killer, the formidable warship INS Arnala. In actuality, this is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). Its creation is a joint endeavor by Kolkata's Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Cochin Shipyard, and Larsen & Toubro.
Under a project valued at 12,622 crore rupees, 16 warships will be constructed. The first of these is INS Arnala, soon to blaze through its sea trials. This corvette-class warship, displacing 900 tons, spans 255 feet in length with a beam reaching 34 feet. It cruises at a top speed of 46 kilometers per hour. The Navy is expected to take delivery within the next few months.
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Accommodating 7 officers and a crew of 57
With a range of 3300 kilometers, INS Arnala can host up to 7 officers and a crew of 57. It comes equipped with an ASW combat suite, primed to counter enemy attacks and keep vigilant. The ship is installed with four types of management systems to ensure its safety during combat.
Fully Armed with Rockets, Torpedoes, and Mines
An RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher will be among the warship's arsenal—a 213 mm anti-submarine rocket system designed for rapid underwater target suppression. Additionally, six lightweight ASW torpedoes and anti-submarine sea mines will be on board.
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Guns Ablaze with a Barrage of Projectiles
INS Arnala is equipped with a 30 mm CRN-91 naval gun capable of firing 550 rounds a minute, capable of shredding any enemy vessel that dares come close. It has a range of four kilometers. In addition, there are two OFT 12.7 mm M2 stabilized remote controlled guns. This represents the Indian Navy's biggest warship with a water jet propulsion powered system.
