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INS Shankush (S45)

Summary

INS Shankush (S45) (Ray of Light) is a Shishumar-class diesel-electric submarine of the Indian Navy.[1]

History
India
NameINS Shankush
BuilderHowaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Kiel, Germany
Launched11 May 1984
Commissioned20 November 1986
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeShishumar-class submarine
Displacement
  • 1450 tons surfaced
  • 1850 tons submerged
Length64.4 m (211 ft)
Beam6.5 m (21 ft)
Draught6 m (20 ft)
Propulsion
  • 4 × 2,400 hp (1,800 kW) diesel-electric motors
  • 1 × Siemens 4,600 hp (3,400 kW) motor
  • 4 × 1.8 MW (2,400 hp) Siemens alternators
  • 1 shaft
Speed
  • Surfaced 11 knots (20 km/h)
  • Submerged 22 knots (41 km/h)
RangeSnorting 8,000 nautical miles (15,000 km) at 8 kn (15 km/h)
Test depthTest depth 260 m (850 ft)
Complement40 (incl 8 officers)
Armament

Mid Life Upgrade edit

Indian Navy awarded a contract for mid-life upgrade and certification of Shankush on 30 June 2023, the refit will be carried out by Mazagon Dock, Mumbai with technical cooperation from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.[2]

The refit is planned to be completed by 2026 and the total cost associated is ₹2,725 crore (US$340 million).[2]


References edit

  1. ^ "Submarines --> Shishumar Class". Indian Navy. Archived from the original on 19 June 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
  2. ^ a b "MoD signs a contract of Rs. 2725 Cr with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for Medium Refit with Life Certification of Submarine INS Shankush". PIB (Press release). 30 June 2023.