Varunastra
Varunastra
Torpedoes
Basic Information
Name
Varunastra
Designation
Varunastra
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Torpedoes
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Date of Introduction
2016
Description
The Indian Navy Varunastra is a domestically designed and built torpedo intended to engage quite and stealthy submarines both in deep and swallow waters in intense countermeasures environment. This heavyweight torpedo was developed by the DRDO's Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) to be launched from surface ships against submerged submarines. It is powered by an electric motor reaching a top speed of 40 nautical miles per hour while carrying a 250 kg warhead. The Varunastra torpedo was introduced in June 2016 with the Indian Navy ordering 73 such weapons.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Max Speed
38.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Torpedoes
Status
Active
Origin
India
Contractor
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
June 29, 2016
Total Production
73
Unitary Cost
USD $1.8 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
533 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
7.6 meter
Mass — Warhead
250 kilogram
Mass — Weight
1,500 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
20,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
38 knot
Details
Country of Origin
India
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003313
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.6 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (3)
India
Myanmar
Vietnam
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