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| type = Heavy [[torpedo]] | | type = Heavy [[torpedo]] | ||
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| service = 29 June 2016<ref name="varunastraNewsX">{{cite web |title=Weapon of Water: India gets its first indigenous torpedo, Varunastra |url=http://www.newsx.com/national/33794-weapon-of-water-india-gets-its-first-indigenous-torpedo-varunastra |access-date=30 June 2016|publisher=NewsX|date=29 June | | service = 29 June 2016<ref name="varunastraNewsX">{{cite web |title=Weapon of Water: India gets its first indigenous torpedo, Varunastra |url=http://www.newsx.com/national/33794-weapon-of-water-india-gets-its-first-indigenous-torpedo-varunastra |access-date=30 June 2016|publisher=NewsX|date=29 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
| wars = <!-- Production history --> | | wars = <!-- Production history --> | ||
| designer = [[Naval Science and Technological Laboratory]], [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]]<!-- Infobox weapon now allows design groups in the designer section --> | | designer = [[Naval Science and Technological Laboratory]], [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]]<!-- Infobox weapon now allows design groups in the designer section --> | ||
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| weight = {{convert|1500|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | | weight = {{convert|1500|kg|lb|abbr=on}} | ||
| filling = [[High explosive]] | | filling = [[High explosive]] | ||
| filling_weight = {{convert|250|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="varunastraFrontLine">{{cite web |url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2905/stories/20120323290509800.htm |title=Underwater might |author=T. S. Subramanian |work=Frontline |date=23 March 2014 |access-date=30 June | | filling_weight = {{convert|250|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="varunastraFrontLine">{{cite web |url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl2905/stories/20120323290509800.htm |title=Underwater might |author=T. S. Subramanian |work=Frontline |date=23 March 2014 |access-date=30 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
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| vehicle_range = {{convert|40|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Navy commissions fourth and final Kamorta-class corvette|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indian-navy-commissions-fourth-and-final-kamorta-class-corvette|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Janes.com|language=en}}</ref> | | vehicle_range = {{convert|40|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Navy commissions fourth and final Kamorta-class corvette|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indian-navy-commissions-fourth-and-final-kamorta-class-corvette|access-date=2021-07-07|website=Janes.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| speed = {{convert|40|kn}}<ref name="varunastraFrontLine"/> | | speed = {{convert|40|kn}}<ref name="varunastraFrontLine"/> | ||
| guidance = Wire-guided, active-passive [[acoustic homing]]. Augmented by [[GPS]]/[[NavIC]] [[satellite guidance]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Varunastra joins the Navy; 9 things you must know |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/varunastra-joins-the-navy-things-you-must-know/20160630.htm |website=Rediff |access-date=8 October | | guidance = Wire-guided, active-passive [[acoustic homing]]. Augmented by [[GPS]]/[[NavIC]] [[satellite guidance]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Varunastra joins the Navy; 9 things you must know |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/varunastra-joins-the-navy-things-you-must-know/20160630.htm |website=Rediff |access-date=8 October 2020}}</ref> | ||
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| depth = {{convert|600|m|ft}}<ref name="varunastraFrontLine"/> | | depth = {{convert|600|m|ft}}<ref name="varunastraFrontLine"/> | ||
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The '''Varunastra''' is an Indian advanced heavyweight [[anti-submarine]] [[torpedo]], developed by [[Naval Science and Technological Laboratory]] (NSTL) of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) for the [[Indian Navy]]. It is named after a legendary weapon created by the [[Hindu deities|Hindu god]] of the oceans, [[Varuna]]. | The '''Varunastra''' is an Indian advanced heavyweight [[anti-submarine]] [[torpedo]], developed by [[Naval Science and Technological Laboratory]] (NSTL) of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) for the [[Indian Navy]]. It is named after a legendary weapon created by the [[Hindu deities|Hindu god]] of the oceans, [[Varuna]]. | ||
The ship launched variant of Varunastra torpedo was formally inducted in the Indian navy by defence minister [[Manohar Parrikar]] and security designed by security adviser satyam kumar on 26 June 2016.<ref name="varunastraNewsX" /><ref name="varunastraIndianExp">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/anti-submarine-torpedo-varunastra-inducted-in-navy/|title=Anti-submarine torpedo Varunastra inducted in Navy|work=The Indian Express|date=29 June 2016|access-date=30 June | The ship launched variant of Varunastra torpedo was formally inducted in the Indian navy by defence minister [[Manohar Parrikar]] and security designed by security adviser satyam kumar on 26 June 2016.<ref name="varunastraNewsX" /><ref name="varunastraIndianExp">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/anti-submarine-torpedo-varunastra-inducted-in-navy/|title=Anti-submarine torpedo Varunastra inducted in Navy|work=The Indian Express|date=29 June 2016|access-date=30 June 2016}}</ref> The minister in his speech said that the [[Government of India|Government]] is in favour of exporting the torpedo to friendly nations including [[Vietnam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/India-joins-elite-group-of-eight-with-anti-submarine-Varunastra-in-arsenal/2016/06/30/article3506714.ece |title=India joins elite group of eight with anti-submarine Varunastra in arsenal |work=The New Indian Express |date=30 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="varunastraExport"/> With some minor modifications the submarine variant of the torpedo is to be test fired shortly.<ref name="varunastraIndiaToday">{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-navy-inducts-indigenous-heavyweight-torpedo-varunastra/1/703629.html|title=Indian Navy inducts indigenous heavyweight torpedo Varunastra|work=India Today|agency=IANS|date=29 June 2016|access-date=30 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
== Design == | == Design == | ||
This torpedo is powered by an electric propulsion system with multiple 250 KWs silver oxide zinc (AgOZn) batteries.<ref name="varunastraIndiaStrategic">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories3130_Indian_navy_ships_rely_on_DRDO_technology.htm |title=Indian Navy's most powerful ships rely on DRDO technology |website=indiastrategic.in |access-date=30 June | This torpedo is powered by an electric propulsion system with multiple 250 KWs silver oxide zinc (AgOZn) batteries.<ref name="varunastraIndiaStrategic">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories3130_Indian_navy_ships_rely_on_DRDO_technology.htm |title=Indian Navy's most powerful ships rely on DRDO technology |website=indiastrategic.in |access-date=30 June 2016}}</ref> It can achieve speeds in excess of {{convert|40|kn|abbr=on}}, weighs around 1.5 tonnes and can carry {{convert|250|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of conventional warhead. This torpedo has more than 95 per cent indigenous content. Varunastra has conformal array transducer which enables it look at wider angles than most common torpedoes. It also has an advanced autonomous guidance algorithms with low drift navigational aids, insensitive warhead which can operate in various combat scenarios. It is the only torpedo in the world to have a GPS-based locating aid.<ref name="varunastraRediff" /><ref name="varunastraFinancialExp">{{cite web |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/varunastra-5-things-to-know-about-the-lethal-drdo-torpedo-for-indian-navy/301924/ |title=Varunastra: 5 things to know about the lethal DRDO torpedo for Indian Navy |date=30 June 2016 |access-date=6 July 2016 |work=The Financial Express |first=Smriti |last=Jain}}</ref> The exercise variant of Varunastra has integrated instrumentation system for recording all the dynamic parameters of the weapon, redundancy in recovery aids in case of emergency shut down or malfunction.<ref name="varunastraRediff" /> | ||
== Development == | == Development == | ||
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=== Further development === | === Further development === | ||
During [[Aero India|Aero India 2017]], it was reported that DRDO has begun work on developing a [[Kilo-class submarine]] launched version of the torpedo.<ref name="it-15feb17">{{cite news|last1=Purohit|first1=Jugal R|title=India to fire self-made torpedo VARUNASTRA from our submarines, says DRDO|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/varunastra-drdo-defence-research-and-development-organisation-torpedo-submarines-mtcr-lca-tejas-960903-2017-02-15|work=India Today|date=15 February 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18497/India_To_Test_Fire_Home_Made_Torpedo_From_Russian_EKM_Class_Submarine|title=India To Test Fire Home-Made Torpedo From Russian EKM Class Submarine|website=www.defenseworld.net|access-date=20 February | During [[Aero India|Aero India 2017]], it was reported that DRDO has begun work on developing a [[Kilo-class submarine]] launched version of the torpedo.<ref name="it-15feb17">{{cite news|last1=Purohit|first1=Jugal R|title=India to fire self-made torpedo VARUNASTRA from our submarines, says DRDO|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/varunastra-drdo-defence-research-and-development-organisation-torpedo-submarines-mtcr-lca-tejas-960903-2017-02-15|work=India Today|date=15 February 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18497/India_To_Test_Fire_Home_Made_Torpedo_From_Russian_EKM_Class_Submarine|title=India To Test Fire Home-Made Torpedo From Russian EKM Class Submarine|website=www.defenseworld.net|access-date=20 February 2017}}</ref> | ||
== Operators == | == Operators == | ||
[[File:Manohar Parrikar and the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba taking a close look at the ‘Varunastra’ torpedo, during the Handing Over Ceremony of ‘Varunastra’ torpedo to Indian Navy, in New Delhi.jpg|thumb|Admiral [[Sunil Lanba]] and [[Manohar Parrikar]] taking a close look at the Varunastra, during its handing off ceremony to the Indian Navy]] | [[File:Manohar Parrikar and the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba taking a close look at the ‘Varunastra’ torpedo, during the Handing Over Ceremony of ‘Varunastra’ torpedo to Indian Navy, in New Delhi.jpg|thumb|Admiral [[Sunil Lanba]] and [[Manohar Parrikar]] taking a close look at the Varunastra, during its handing off ceremony to the Indian Navy]] | ||
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* [[Indian Navy]] – All future anti-submarine warfare ships will be capable of firing Varunastra.<ref name="varunastraIndianExp" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/honble-rm-hands-over-varunastra-indian-navy|title=Hon'ble RM hands over Varunastra to Indian Navy|website=Indian Navy|access-date=30 June | * [[Indian Navy]] – All future anti-submarine warfare ships will be capable of firing Varunastra.<ref name="varunastraIndianExp" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/honble-rm-hands-over-varunastra-indian-navy|title=Hon'ble RM hands over Varunastra to Indian Navy|website=Indian Navy|access-date=30 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="varunastraUPI">{{cite web |url=http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2016/06/30/Varunastra-missile-handed-over-to-Indian-navy/7501467295879/ |title=Varunastra missile handed over to Indian navy |last=Ziezulewicz |first=Geoff |work=UPI |date=30 June 2016}}</ref> 73 torpedoes were ordered in 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bedi|first1=Rahul|title=Indian Navy inducts indigenous Varunastra heavyweight torpedo|url=http://www.janes.com/article/61975/indian-navy-inducts-indigenous-varunastra-heavyweight-torpedo|work=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|date=4 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202030244/http://www.janes.com/article/61975/indian-navy-inducts-indigenous-varunastra-heavyweight-torpedo|archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> Another batch of 63 torpedoes were ordered in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indian-navy-to-soon-get-first-batch-of-indigenously-built-torpedo-varunastra-2808706|title=Indian Navy to soon get first batch of indigenously-built torpedo Varunastra|date=2020-01-09|website=[[DNA India]]|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> | ||
** [[Visakhapatnam-class destroyer|''Visakhapatnam''-class destroyer]] | ** [[Visakhapatnam-class destroyer|''Visakhapatnam''-class destroyer]] | ||
** [[Delhi-class destroyer|''Delhi''-class destroyer]] | ** [[Delhi-class destroyer|''Delhi''-class destroyer]] | ||
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** [[Talwar-class frigate|''Talwar''-class frigate]] | ** [[Talwar-class frigate|''Talwar''-class frigate]] | ||
=== Possible operators === | === Possible operators === | ||
* {{flag|Vietnam}} - In 2016 India offered to export versions of the Varunastra to Vietnam.<ref name="varunastraExport">{{cite news |title=Eye on China, Delhi offers heavy torpedoes to Vietnam |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Eye-on-China-Delhi-offers-heavy-torpedoes-to-Vietnam/articleshow/53015236.cms |access-date=3 July 2016|work=The Times of India |date=3 July | * {{flag|Vietnam}} - In 2016 India offered to export versions of the Varunastra to Vietnam.<ref name="varunastraExport">{{cite news |title=Eye on China, Delhi offers heavy torpedoes to Vietnam |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Eye-on-China-Delhi-offers-heavy-torpedoes-to-Vietnam/articleshow/53015236.cms |access-date=3 July 2016|work=The Times of India |date=3 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Defence Research and Development Organisation}} | {{Defence Research and Development Organisation}} | ||
{{Indian missiles}} | {{Indian missiles}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=June | {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}} | ||
[[Category:Post–Cold War weapons of India|Navy]] | [[Category:Post–Cold War weapons of India|Navy]] | ||