S5-class submarine
An artistic impression of the S5-class submarine | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators | Indian Navy |
| Preceded by | Arihant class |
| Planned | 4-6 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Displacement | 13,500 tonnes (13,300 long tons; 14,900 short tons) |
| Propulsion |
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| Range | Unlimited |
| Armament | |
S5 is the code name for a planned class of Indian nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines currently being developed for the Indian Navy. S5 will weigh around twice as much as the preceding Arihant-class submarine. It is expected to start production by 2027.