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What do ballistic missile submarines do?
A ballistic missile submarine is a submarine capable of deploying submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) with nuclear warheads. These submarines became a major weapon system in the Cold War because of their nuclear deterrence capability.
What advantages do nuclear submarines?
Nuclear submarines have considerable performance advantages over “conventional” (typically diesel-electric) submarines. Nuclear propulsion, being completely independent of air, frees the submarine from the need to surface frequently, as is necessary for conventional submarines.
In July of 1996 it was reported by Delhi All India Radio that “India has successfully developed a nuclear-powered submarine for the navy. The submarine named the Advanced Technology Vehicle was tested successfully somewhere in the East coast recently.”
What is the name of our country’s nuclear powered submarine?
Description. The Arihant-class submarines are nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project. They will be the first nuclear submarines designed and built by India.
Is India building nuclear powered submarines?
India, which already operates nuclear ballistic missile submarines, plans to build its own SSN, which has already got government clearance. India has more experience in making submarines than Australia, having built the conventional Shishumar and Scorpene classes, and nuclear Arihant class.
Is India have nuclear submarine?
How does a submarine missile work?
It’s fired by a steam cannon. First, an explosive charge flash-vaporizes a tank of water into steam. As the pressure of the expanding steam drives the missile out of its launch tube, it provides enough momentum for the weapon to clear the water’s surface.
What is a submarine missile called crossword clue?
The crossword clue Submarine missile with 7 letters was last seen on the November 07, 2020. We think the likely answer to this clue is TORPEDO.