Varunastra

Name Varunastra
Image Varunastra
Country of origin India (DRDO/BDL)
Range 40-50 km
Operating depth 8-600 m
Length 7.780 m
Diameter 533.4 mm
Fin span 533.4 mm
Mass 1500 kg
Warhead 250 kg High explosive
Warhead yield Not known
Max Speed 40-50 knots (20 - 25 m/s)
Propulsion Electric Silver Oxide Zinc (AgOZn) batteries
Engine Contrarotating propellers
Guidance Wire-guided, active-passive acoustic homing. Augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance.
Launch platform Ship and Submarine
Service period 2016-Present
Accuracy Not known
Description The Varunastra is an advanced, indigenously developed heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Designed for the Indian Navy, it employs electric propulsion and advanced guidance systems, including active-passive acoustic homing, to effectively target and neutralize enemy submarines. With a high-speed and long range, the Varunastra significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities, bolstering its underwater dominance.
Website https://bdl-india.in

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