Indian Navy Swimmer Delivery Vehicle

The Indian Navy Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) is a planned class of midget submarine for the Indian navy.[1] Under this programme the Indian Navy will acquire 2 midget submarines for use as Swimmer Delivery Vehicles. These submarines will be used for conducting underwater special operations by MARCOS.[2] Both submarines will be constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited. The cost of procuring the two SDVs will be around ₹2,000 crore.[1]

Class overview
NameSwimmer Delivery Vehicle
BuildersHindustan Shipyard Limited
Operators Indian Navy
Planned2
General characteristics
TypeMidget submarine
Displacement150 tonnes
PropulsionDiesel-electric

References
  1. "'Midgets' on navy mind".
  2. "6 Made-in-India Submarines for Navy for 53,000 Crores".
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