These submarines were brought from Russia and thus the submarine arm of the Indian Navy was born. Presently only two of them are in service. Though old, they still are effective weapon platforms.
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VELA CLASS
(Vagli, Vela)
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| Displacement (Tonnes) |
Surface
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1,952
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| Dived |
2,475
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| Dimension |
Length
OA |
91.3
M |
| Beam |
7.5
M |
| Diving
Depth |
250 M |
| Speed (knots) |
Surface
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16
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| Dived |
15
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| Complement |
75
(including 08 Officers) |
| Range |
2,000 nm Surfaced and 380 nm Dived |
| Weapons |
21" in dia Torpedo Tubes for Torpodoes and mines |
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