S5-class submarine
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S5 is the code name for a planned class of Indian nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines currently being developed for Indian Navy. S5 will weigh around twice as much as the preceding Arihant-class submarine. It is expected to start production by 2027.[5]
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An artistic impression of the S5-class submarine | |
Class overview | |
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Operators | Indian Navy |
Preceded by | Arihant class |
Planned | 3[1] |
General characteristics | |
Type | Nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine |
Displacement | 13,500 tonnes (13,300 long tons; 14,900 short tons)[1] |
Propulsion |
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Range | Unlimited |
Armament | 12-16 × K6 MIRVed SLBM (10,000–12,000 km or 6,200–7,500 mi range) or K-5 SLBM (5,000–6,000 km or 3,100–3,700 mi range)[4][1] |
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