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I-25
08-14-13, 05:07 AM
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23691324

Just heard abut this in the news. Seems there's still 18 crew members inside.:down:
Jimbuna
08-14-13, 06:06 AM
Also posted here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=206618

This is the more appropriate forum area but I'm unable to merge out of the SH3 section.
captgeo
08-14-13, 07:59 AM
poor bugger's onboard, sad new's
Wolferz
08-14-13, 08:04 AM
Why would India need a submarine fleet? Do they fear a Pakistani invasion?
I hope the rescue operation finds the missing crew alive and well.
WernherVonTrapp
08-14-13, 09:48 AM
Why would India need a submarine fleet? Do they fear a Pakistani invasion?
I hope the rescue operation finds the missing crew alive and well.I suppose the same question would apply to their aircraft carrier. Perhaps International Status might be the answer.:hmmm:
Jimbuna
08-14-13, 11:07 AM
As an absolute minimum a submarine fleet and a carrier helps them protect their coastal sea areas.....they've a huge coastline.
Platapus
08-14-13, 06:14 PM
Why does any country "need" a submarine?

Because it is an effective weapon. :yep:
TLAM Strike
08-14-13, 09:06 PM
Video of the incident:
http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/watch-video-of-explosion-on-ins-sindhurakshak/286797

It should be noted this submarine probably had 53-65 series torpedoes which are powered by hydrogen peroxide which has resulted in the lost of other submarines (HMS Sidon and possibly the Kursk).
Aktungbby
08-15-13, 01:58 AM
Why would India need a submarine fleet? Do they fear a Pakistani invasion?
I hope the rescue operation finds the missing crew alive and well.
They don't call it der Indian Ocean for nothing!; since both India, Pakistan and occasional boarder disputes with opponent China, all having nukes, the best place for in-the-middle India is at sea as we do in our Trident program. Of course we ruin the party by retaining control of Diego Garcia...:arrgh!:
TLAM Strike
08-15-13, 12:29 PM
The Indians have stated that it might have been caused by a fire that started in the battery compartment during a charge that spread to the torpedo compartment.
TLAM Strike
08-16-13, 02:30 PM
photos from the dock showing only a few inches of the sail is now above water:

http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/ins-sindhurakshak-submarine-submerges-after-explosion/3209-1.html
Jimbuna
08-16-13, 03:44 PM
Little hope of any survivors then.
Packlife
08-18-13, 01:08 PM
It's unlikely that those guy's survived but hopin they find at least one guy alive. But the Indian navy should of known two things, 1 Russia does not have a good history of building Subs, the best 1 ever built was the Red October :har: and 2nd just because their on sale does not make them a good deal.
Jimbuna
08-18-13, 01:26 PM
Is the search for survivors still going on?
TLAM Strike
08-18-13, 05:07 PM
Is the search for survivors still going on?

The Indian navy has stated that it is unlikely that anyone survived. They have recovered 4 bodies from the sub (they were found burned beyond recognition aft of the control room). I think it is a recovery and not a rescue at this point.
Jimbuna
08-19-13, 05:50 AM
The Indian navy has stated that it is unlikely that anyone survived. They have recovered 4 bodies from the sub (they were found burned beyond recognition aft of the control room). I think it is a recovery and not a rescue at this point.

Yeah, not totally unexpected unfortunately.