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| Ship endurance = *50 days<ref>{{cite news|title=India, France to ink Scorpene deal|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-France-to-ink-Scorpene-deal/articleshow/1244394.cms|work=The Times of India|agency=PTI|date=27 September 2022}}</ref>
| Ship endurance = *50 days<ref>{{cite news|title=India, France to ink Scorpene deal|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-France-to-ink-Scorpene-deal/articleshow/1244394.cms|work=The Times of India|agency=PTI|date=27 September 2005}}</ref>
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| Ship test depth = {{convert|350|m|ft}} <ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.dcnsgroup.com/naval/products/scorpene |title=Scorpene 1000 |publisher=DCNS |access-date=8 April 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915164804/http://en.dcnsgroup.com/naval/products/scorpene/ |archive-date=15 September 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
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*35 sailors<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=174311|title=Road to development in the 21st century goes through the Indian ocean – Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2017-12-15|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
*35 sailors<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=174311|title=Road to development in the 21st century goes through the Indian ocean – Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2017-12-15|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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| Ship EW = C303/S anti-torpedo countermeasure system<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bedi|first1=Rahul|title=India launches third Scorpène-class submarine|url=http://www.janes.com/article/77488/india-launches-third-scorp%E8ne-class-submarine|work=Jane's Defence Weekly|date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180205200755/http://www.janes.com/article/77488/india-launches-third-scorp%E8ne-class-submarine|archive-date=5 February 2022}}</ref>
| Ship EW = C303/S anti-torpedo countermeasure system<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bedi|first1=Rahul|title=India launches third Scorpène-class submarine|url=http://www.janes.com/article/77488/india-launches-third-scorp%E8ne-class-submarine|work=Jane's Defence Weekly|date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://archive.today/20180205200755/http://www.janes.com/article/77488/india-launches-third-scorp%E8ne-class-submarine|archive-date=5 February 2018}}</ref>
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| Ship armament = *6 x {{convert|533|mm|in|abbr=on|0}} [[torpedo tube]]s for 18 SUT torpedoes ''OR''  
*SM.39 [[Exocet]] anti-ship missiles
*SM.39 [[Exocet]] anti-ship missiles
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'''INS ''Vagir'' (S25)''' is the fifth [[submarine]] of the first batch of six {{sclass|Kalvari|submarine|1||2022}}s for the [[Indian Navy]]. It is a [[diesel-electric submarine|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 Limited]], an Indian shipyard in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-12|title=Fifth-generation Indian Navy Scorpene 'Vagir' put to trial, know why it is so special|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-fifth-generation-indian-navy-scorpene-vagir-put-to-trial-know-why-it-is-so-special-2856101|access-date=2020-11-12|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>
'''INS ''Vagir'' (S25)''' is the fifth [[submarine]] of the first batch of six {{sclass|Kalvari|submarine|1||2015}}s for the [[Indian Navy]]. It is a [[diesel-electric submarine|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 Limited]], an Indian shipyard in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-12|title=Fifth-generation Indian Navy Scorpene 'Vagir' put to trial, know why it is so special|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-fifth-generation-indian-navy-scorpene-vagir-put-to-trial-know-why-it-is-so-special-2856101|access-date=2020-11-12|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>


==History and construction==
==History and construction==


The ship was launched on 12 November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=India com News|date=2020-11-12|title=Indian Navy's Fifth Scorpene-Class Submarine INS Vagir Launched|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/scorpene-class-submarine-ins-vagir-launched-4208068/|access-date=2020-11-12|website=India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="vagir_launch">{{Cite web|title=Indian Navy gets fifth Scorpene-class submarine 'INS Vagir'|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/indian-navy-gets-fifth-scorpene-class-submarine-ins-vagir/680844|access-date=2020-11-12|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Navy's fifth Scorpene class submarine Vagir launched at Mazagon Dock |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/nov/12/indian-navys-fifth-scorpene-class-submarine-vagir-launchedatmazagon-dock-2222790.html |website=New Indian Express |access-date=12 November 2020 |language=en-IN |date=12 November 2022}}</ref>
The ship was launched on 12 November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=India com News|date=2020-11-12|title=Indian Navy's Fifth Scorpene-Class Submarine INS Vagir Launched|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/scorpene-class-submarine-ins-vagir-launched-4208068/|access-date=2020-11-12|website=India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="vagir_launch">{{Cite web|title=Indian Navy gets fifth Scorpene-class submarine 'INS Vagir'|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/indian-navy-gets-fifth-scorpene-class-submarine-ins-vagir/680844|access-date=2020-11-12|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Navy's fifth Scorpene class submarine Vagir launched at Mazagon Dock |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/nov/12/indian-navys-fifth-scorpene-class-submarine-vagir-launchedatmazagon-dock-2222790.html |website=New Indian Express |access-date=12 November 2020 |language=en-IN |date=12 November 2020}}</ref>


The submarine inherits its name from [[INS Vagir (S41)|INS ''Vagir'' (S41)]] which served in the Navy from 1973–2001, and was named after a species of sandfish<!--No obvious deep sea predator on the DAB page-->.<ref>{{cite web |title=Explained: India's Kalvari class of submarines, and its strategic significance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-a-look-at-kalvari-class-of-submarines-and-its-strategic-significance-7049172/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=3 November 2021 |language=en |date=19 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Navy's Scorpene class submarine Vagir with superior stealth features launched - Scorpene-class submarine |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-navys-scorpene-class-submarine-vagir-with-superior-stealth-features-launched/capabilities-and-origin/slideshow/79208522.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=3 November 2021}}</ref>
The submarine inherits its name from [[INS Vagir (S41)|INS ''Vagir'' (S41)]] which served in the Navy from 1973–2001, and was named after a species of sandfish<!--No obvious deep sea predator on the DAB page-->.<ref>{{cite web |title=Explained: India's Kalvari class of submarines, and its strategic significance |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-a-look-at-kalvari-class-of-submarines-and-its-strategic-significance-7049172/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=3 November 2021 |language=en |date=19 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Navy's Scorpene class submarine Vagir with superior stealth features launched - Scorpene-class submarine |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-navys-scorpene-class-submarine-vagir-with-superior-stealth-features-launched/capabilities-and-origin/slideshow/79208522.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=3 November 2021}}</ref>


Vagir, the fifth submarine in the {{sclass|Kalvari|submarine|5||2022}} -class, started its maiden sea trials on 2 February, 2022. The ship is expected to be commissioned in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fifth-scorp%C3%A8ne-class-submarine-vagir-delivered-to-navy/article66284661.ece|title=Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy |publisher=The Hindu|date=2022-12-20|first=Dinakar|last=Peri}}</ref>
Vagir, the fifth submarine in the {{sclass|Kalvari|submarine|5||2015}} -class, started its maiden sea trials on 2 February, 2022. The ship is expected to be commissioned in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fifth-scorp%C3%A8ne-class-submarine-vagir-delivered-to-navy/article66284661.ece|title=Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy |publisher=The Hindu|date=2022-12-20|first=Dinakar|last=Peri}}</ref>
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Latest revision as of 22:11, 20 December 2022


For other ships with the same name, see INS Vagir.

Vagir - Y11879 the fifth Kalvari class submarine during its sea trials.jpg
Vagir during its sea sortie.
History
India
Name: INS Vagir
Namesake: Vagir (S41)
Ordered: 2005
Builder: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai
Launched: 12 November 2020[1]
Acquired: 20 December 2022
Commissioned: January 2023 (expected)
Status: Delivered
General characteristics
Class and type: -class submarine
Displacement:
  • Surfaced: 1,615 tonnes (1,780 short tons)
  • Submerged: 1,775 tonnes (1,957 short tons)[2]
Length: 67.5 m (221 ft)[3]
Beam: 6.2 m (20 ft)[4]
Height: 12.3 m (40 ft)[3]
Draught: 5.8 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]
Endurance: 50 days[6]
Test depth: 350 metres (1,150 ft) [7]
Complement:
  • 8 officers
  • 35 sailors[8]
Electronic warfare
& decoys:		 C303/S anti-torpedo countermeasure system[9]
Armament:

INS Vagir (S25) is the fifth submarine of the first batch of six -class submarines for the Indian Navy. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine based on the class, designed by French naval defence and energy group Naval Group and manufactured by Mazagon Dock Limited, an Indian shipyard in Mumbai, Maharashtra.[12]

History and construction[edit]

The ship was launched on 12 November 2020.[13][1][14]

The submarine inherits its name from INS Vagir (S41) which served in the Navy from 1973–2001, and was named after a species of sandfish.[15][16]

Vagir, the fifth submarine in the [[]] -class, started its maiden sea trials on 2 February, 2022. The ship is expected to be commissioned in January 2023.[17]

Gallery[edit]

  • Launch of Vagir at Mazgaon Docks.

    Launch of Vagir at Mazgaon Docks.

  • Vagir submarine during its maiden sea trials.

    Vagir submarine during its maiden sea trials.

  • Vagir (S25) during its maiden sea trials

    Vagir (S25) during its maiden sea trials

  • Vagir (S25) submarine during its maiden sea sortie.

    Vagir (S25) submarine during its maiden sea sortie.


See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Indian Navy gets fifth Scorpene-class submarine 'INS Vagir'". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  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. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Curtain Raiser : Kalvari to be Commissioned Tomorrow at Mumbai". pib.nic.in. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 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. ↑ 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. ↑ "Fifth-generation Indian Navy Scorpene 'Vagir' put to trial, know why it is so special". DNA India. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  13. ↑ Desk, India com News (12 November 2020). "Indian Navy's Fifth Scorpene-Class Submarine INS Vagir Launched". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  14. ↑ "Indian Navy's fifth Scorpene class submarine Vagir launched at Mazagon Dock". New Indian Express. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  15. ↑ "Explained: India's Kalvari class of submarines, and its strategic significance". The Indian Express. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  16. ↑ "Indian Navy's Scorpene class submarine Vagir with superior stealth features launched - Scorpene-class submarine". The Economic Times. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  17. ↑ Peri, Dinakar (20 December 2022). "Fifth Scorpène-class submarine Vagir delivered to Navy". The Hindu.

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