Indian kilo class blows up in port

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.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolferz

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.

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.

TLAM Strike · 08-14-13, 09:06 PM

Video of the incident:
http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/new...rakshak/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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolferz

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...

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...on/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

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

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

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.

08-14-13, 05:07 AM	#1
I-25 Commodore Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 629 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	Indian kilo class blows up in port http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23691324 Just heard abut this in the news. Seems there's still 18 crew members inside.

08-14-13, 06:06 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	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. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-14-13, 07:59 AM	#3
captgeo Samurai Navy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 550 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	poor bugger's onboard, sad new's __________________

08-14-13, 08:04 AM	#4
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

08-14-13, 11:07 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	As an absolute minimum a submarine fleet and a carrier helps them protect their coastal sea areas.....they've a huge coastline. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-14-13, 06:14 PM	#7
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,365 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Why does any country "need" a submarine? Because it is an effective weapon. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-14-13, 09:06 PM	#8
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Video of the incident: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/new...rakshak/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). __________________

08-15-13, 12:29 PM	#10
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	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. __________________

08-16-13, 02:30 PM	#11
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	photos from the dock showing only a few inches of the sail is now above water: http://www.indianexpress.com/picture...on/3209-1.html __________________

08-16-13, 03:44 PM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Little hope of any survivors then. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-18-13, 01:08 PM	#13
Packlife Gunner Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 91 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	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 and 2nd just because their on sale does not make them a good deal.

08-18-13, 01:26 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Is the search for survivors still going on? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!