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 | |
|---|---|
| Name | Swimmer Delivery Vehicle |
| Builders | Hindustan Shipyard Limited |
| Operators |  Indian Navy |
| Planned | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Midget submarine |
| Displacement | 150 tonnes |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric |
References
- "'Midgets' on navy mind". Archived from the original on 24 April 2015.
- "6 Made-in-India Submarines for Navy for 53,000 Crores".
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