S5-class submarine

An artistic impression of the S5-class submarine
Class overview
Operators Indian Navy
Preceded byArihant class
Planned3[1]
General characteristics
TypeNuclear powered ballistic missile submarine
Displacement13,500 tonnes (13,300 long tons; 14,900 short tons)[1]
Propulsion
RangeUnlimited
Armament
  • 12-16 VLS cells for[4][1]
    • K-5 SLBM (5,000–6,000 km or 3,100–3,700 mi range) (or)
    • K6 MIRV SLBM (10,000–12,000 km or 6,200–7,500 mi range)

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.[5]

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