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'''INS ''Vagsheer'' (S26)''' is the sixth [[submarine]] of the first batch of six {{sclass|Kalvari|submarine|1||2015}}s for the [[Indian Navy]]. It is a [[Diesel–electric transmission|diesel-electric]] attack submarine based on the {{sclass2|Scorpène|submarine|4}}, designed by French naval defence and energy group [[Naval Group]] and manufactured by [[Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders|Mazagon Dock Limited]], an Indian shipyard in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. The ship was commissioned on 20 April 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=INS Vagsheer launched in Mumbai |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/ins-vagsheer-launched-in-mumbai/cid/1861557 |access-date=21 April 2022 |work=The Telegraph |publisher= |date=20 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="vagsheer_launch">{{cite press release|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1818422|title=LAUNCH OF SIXTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE 'VAGSHEER' AT MAZAGON DOCK LIMITED (MDL), MUMBAI|publisher=PIB|date=2022-04-20}}</ref>
'''INS ''Vagsheer'' (S26)''' is the sixth [[submarine]] of the first batch of six {{sclass|Kalvari|submarine|1||2015}}s for the [[Indian Navy]]. It is a [[Diesel–electric transmission|diesel-electric]] attack submarine based on the {{sclass2|Scorpène|submarine|4}}, designed by French naval defence and energy group [[Naval Group]] and manufactured by [[Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders|Mazagon Dock Limited]], an Indian shipyard in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. The ship was launched on 20 April 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=INS Vagsheer launched in Mumbai |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/ins-vagsheer-launched-in-mumbai/cid/1861557 |access-date=21 April 2022 |work=The Telegraph |publisher= |date=20 April 2022}}</ref><ref name="vagsheer_launch">{{cite press release|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1818422|title=LAUNCH OF SIXTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE 'VAGSHEER' AT MAZAGON DOCK LIMITED (MDL), MUMBAI|publisher=PIB|date=2022-04-20}}</ref>


Capable of enemy radar evasion, area surveillance, intelligence gathering, advanced acoustic silencing techniques, low radiated noise levels, hydro-dynamically optimised shape.<ref name="jdw-22sep17"/>
Capable of enemy radar evasion, area surveillance, intelligence gathering, advanced acoustic silencing techniques, low radiated noise levels, hydro-dynamically optimised shape.<ref name="jdw-22sep17"/>
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== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
The submarine has been named after the {{INS|Vagsheer|S43}}, a {{sclass|Vela|submarine|1}} of the Indian Navy which was in service from 1974 to 1997.<ref>{{cite news |title=INS Vagsheer launched in Mumbai {{!}} 6 things to know about last of six submarines under Project 75 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ins-vagsheer-last-of-six-submarines-under-project-75-launched-6-key-points-101650451237241.html |access-date=21 April 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=20 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Vagsheer refers to a type of [[sandfish]] found in the [[Indian Ocean]].<ref>{{cite news |title=INS Vagsheer, last of the Scorpene submarines under Project 75, launched in Mumbai - INS Vagsheer |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-vagsheer-last-of-the-scorpene-submarines-under-project-75-launched-in-mumbai/vagsheer-meaning/slideshow/90960846.cms |access-date=21 April 2022 |work=The Economic Times |date=20 April 2022}}</ref>
The submarine has been named after the {{INS|Vagsheer|S43}}, a {{sclass|Vela|submarine|1}} of the Indian Navy which was in service from 1974 to 1997.<ref>{{cite news |title=INS Vagsheer launched in Mumbai {{!}} 6 things to know about last of six submarines under Project 75 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ins-vagsheer-last-of-six-submarines-under-project-75-launched-6-key-points-101650451237241.html |access-date=21 April 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=20 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Vagsheer refers to a type of [[Southern sandfish|sandfish]] found in the [[Indian Ocean]].<ref>{{cite news |title=INS Vagsheer, last of the Scorpene submarines under Project 75, launched in Mumbai - INS Vagsheer |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-vagsheer-last-of-the-scorpene-submarines-under-project-75-launched-in-mumbai/vagsheer-meaning/slideshow/90960846.cms |access-date=21 April 2022 |work=The Economic Times |date=20 April 2022}}</ref>

==History and construction==

{{INS|Vagsheer|S26|2}}, the last of the six submarine started its maiden sea trials on 19 May 2023. The boat is expected to be commissioned by December 2024.<ref name="vag-190523">{{cite press release|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1925363|title=Last submarine of Kalvari class launched - Vagsheer, Yard-11880.jpg|publisher=PIB|date=2023-05-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-18 |title=INS Vagsheer's Induction Delayed to November, Indigenous Tech Likely Culprit |url=https://defence.in/threads/ins-vagsheers-induction-delayed-to-november-indigenous-tech-likely-culprit.9255/ |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=Defence.in |language=en-US}}</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/navy-to-commission-6th-kalvari-class-submarine-vagsheer-in-december-101727607301623-amp.html</nowiki></ref>


==Gallery==
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[[Category:Kalvari-class submarines (2015)]]
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Latest revision as of 14:33, 29 September 2024

For other ships with the same name, see INS Vagsheer (S43).

Vagsheer during its maiden sea trials
History
India
NameINS Vagsheer
NamesakeVagsheer (S43)
Ordered2005
BuilderMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai
Launched20 April 2022[1]
StatusSea Trials
General characteristics
Class and typeKalvari-class submarine
Displacement
  • Surfaced: 1,615 tonnes (1,780 short tons)
  • Submerged: 1,775 tonnes (1,957 short tons)[2]
Length67.5 m (221 ft)[3]
Beam6.2 m (20 ft)[4]
Height12.3 m (40 ft)[3]
Draught5.8 m (19 ft)[4]
Propulsion
Speed
  • Surfaced: 11 kn (20 km/h)
  • Submerged: 20 kn (37 km/h)[4]
Range
  • 6,500 nmi (12,000 km) at 8 kn (15 km/h) (surfaced)
  • 550 nmi (1,020 km) at 4 kn (7.4 km/h) (submerged)[5]
Endurance50 days[6]
Test depth350 metres (1,150 ft) [7]
Complement
  • 8 officers
  • 35 sailors[8]
Electronic warfare
& decoys		C303/S anti-torpedo countermeasure system[9]
Armament

INS Vagsheer (S26) is the sixth submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine based on the Scorpène class, designed by French naval defence and energy group Naval Group and manufactured by Mazagon Dock Limited, an Indian shipyard in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The ship was launched on 20 April 2022.[12][1]

Capable of enemy radar evasion, area surveillance, intelligence gathering, advanced acoustic silencing techniques, low radiated noise levels, hydro-dynamically optimised shape.[11] Ability to launch a crippling attack on the enemy using precision guided weapons with both 18 torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship missiles at the same time, underwater or on surface, 18 torpedoes for anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare, stealth technology enabled Kalvari-class submarine is 221 feet long, 40 feet high, it has 20 kmph speed at sea surface level, 37 kmph below it, 350 metres underwater submerging limits for 50 days, 360 battery cells runs its diesel-electric submarine. [11]

Etymology

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The submarine has been named after the INS Vagsheer (S43), a Vela-class submarine of the Indian Navy which was in service from 1974 to 1997.[13] Vagsheer refers to a type of sandfish found in the Indian Ocean.[14]

History and construction

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Vagsheer, the last of the six submarine started its maiden sea trials on 19 May 2023. The boat is expected to be commissioned by December 2024.[15][16][17]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "LAUNCH OF SIXTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE 'VAGSHEER' AT MAZAGON DOCK LIMITED (MDL), MUMBAI" (Press release). PIB. 20 April 2022.
  2. ^ Bedi, Rahul (14 December 2017). "Indian Navy commissions first licence-built Scorpène-class submarine". Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Curtain Raiser : Kalvari to be Commissioned Tomorrow at Mumbai". pib.nic.in. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d Rahmat, Ridzwan (7 June 2017). "India's second Scorpène submarine begins sea trials". Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017.
  5. ^ Commodore Stephen Saunders, ed. (2005). "India". Jane's Fighting Ships 2005-2006 (108th ed.). Coulsdon: Jane's Information Group. p. 308. ISBN 0710626924.
  6. ^ "India, France to ink Scorpene deal". The Times of India. PTI. 27 September 2005.
  7. ^ "Scorpene 1000". DCNS. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  8. ^ "Road to development in the 21st century goes through the Indian ocean – Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  9. ^ Bedi, Rahul (31 January 2018). "India launches third Scorpène-class submarine". Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
  10. ^ Bonsignore, Luca (2005). ""Carrera": The first real Spanish export-submarine floated". Naval Forces. Vol. 26, no. 1. Aldershot: Monch Publications. p. 135. ISSN 0722-8880. 18 torpedoes and missiles can be carried otherwise 30 mines.
  11. ^ a b c Dominguez, Gabriel (22 September 2017). "MDL delivers first of six Scorpène-class submarines to Indian Navy". Jane's Defence Weekly. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017.
  12. ^ "INS Vagsheer launched in Mumbai". The Telegraph. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  13. ^ "INS Vagsheer launched in Mumbai | 6 things to know about last of six submarines under Project 75". Hindustan Times. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  14. ^ "INS Vagsheer, last of the Scorpene submarines under Project 75, launched in Mumbai - INS Vagsheer". The Economic Times. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  15. ^ "Last submarine of Kalvari class launched - Vagsheer, Yard-11880.jpg" (Press release). PIB. 19 May 2023.
  16. ^ "INS Vagsheer's Induction Delayed to November, Indigenous Tech Likely Culprit". Defence.in. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  17. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/navy-to-commission-6th-kalvari-class-submarine-vagsheer-in-december-101727607301623-amp.html
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