Karanj aka Silent Killer – Indian Navy Gets Scorpene-Class Submarine INS
On March 10, 2021, the Indian Navy finally gets the INS Karanj submarine which is the third submarine of the Kalvari-class. The super silent sub crawls the deep seas and is called the silent killer.
It is built indigenously at Mazgaon Dockyard, Mumbai and its’ name is Karanj. It is a state-of-the-art submarine that offers the best technology available today. All the learnings of having built two submarines before this enhanced and refined the manufacturing capabilities to make Karanj a better platform.
She was launched on 31st January 2018 as a testimony to the Make in India spirit. A very few in this world have the honor and privilege to inherit a legacy like this. Having said that, it is the immense responsibility of the Indian Navy who are on board.
Karanj is ready for any challenge who carry out simulated weapon attack or carry out simulated weapon attacks in training, as well as construction. The Indian Navy is becoming truly Atmanirbhar.
Karanj spent over 100 days at sea, clocking in excess of 1000 dive hours. It is equipped with some of the most advanced technologies in the world. She has potent sensors and weapons to neutralize any threat above or below the sea surface.
The torpedoes and missiles provide her with the offensive capability to deter the enemy. As per the source, this submarine has the capability to launch marine commandos behind enemy lines for special operations. For self-defense, she has a state-of-the-art torpedo decor system.
The silent permanent magnetizes synchronous motor makes Karanj one of the quietest submarines in the world. For a submarine silence is not only golden, it is crucial.
In 1971, the pioneers of the submarine arm showed the Indian Navy what courage and bravery are. It is their turn now to take their legacy forward.
