Indian Navy Swimmer Delivery Vehicle
The Indian Navy Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) is a planned class of midget submarine for the Indian navy.[1] Under this programme the Indian Navy will acquire 2 midget submarines for use as Swimmer Delivery Vehicles. These submarines will be used for conducting underwater special operations by MARCOS.[2] Both submarines will be constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited. The cost of procuring the two SDVs will be around ₹2,000 crore.[1]
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Swimmer Delivery Vehicle |
| Builders: | Hindustan Shipyard Limited |
| Operators: |
 Indian Navy |
| Planned: | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Midget submarine |
| Displacement: | 150 tonnes |
| Propulsion: | Diesel-electric |