Feature 8
been selected instead, on the grounds that
the Oto 127/64 is not yet proven (cost may
have played a significant role too).
Close-in defence is provided by four
locally assembled AK-630M guns and
Barak 1 point defence SAM. This is a proven
combination that has been fitted on several
upgraded ships including two of the P-15
Delhi class. Fire control for the Brahmos
is system is provided by the Garpun-Bal-E
radar with passive electronic support
measure (ESM) capability.
The anti-submarine warfare (ASW) suite
includes the NPOL-developed Nagan ATAS
and a bow-mounted Humsa-NG sonar, two
twin 533mm ITTL, twin RBU 6000 IRL
(both built by Larsen and Toubro). ASW fire
MdL plans to invest in modular construction techniques in order to reduce build times
control is provided by the locally developed
(photo: Kapil Chandni).
IAC fire control system that is built by BEL.
Two multi-role helicopters add punch
to the ship’s anti-submarine and ASuW
Russian AK-190E 100mm gun, but this was or its American built cousin, the BAe Mk.45. (anti-surface warfare) capability.
then dropped in favour of a 127mm mount However, in a surprising development, the The ship self-defence suite includes
– with a choice of the lightweight Oto 127/64 locally assembled Oto 76/62 SRGM has the BEL-built Elora EW system, several
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