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Attack submarineGermany / India · 1986 — present · Active
Shishumar-class submarine
The Shishumar-class submarines are diesel-electric attack submarines.
Overview
About the submarine
The Shishumar-class submarines are diesel-electric attack submarines, currently in active service with the Indian Navy. These submarines are an Indian variant of the Type 209 submarines developed by the German yard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft under the internal designation "Type 1500".
Ships in class
Commissioned hulls
INS ShishumarS44
Commissioned 1986 · HDW, Germany
INS ShankushS45
Commissioned 1986 · HDW, Germany
INS ShalkiS46
Commissioned 1992 · Mazagon Dock
INS ShankulS47
Commissioned 1994 · Mazagon Dock
| Name | Pennant | Commissioned | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|
| INS Shishumar | S44 | 1986 | HDW, Germany |
| INS Shankush | S45 | 1986 | HDW, Germany |
| INS Shalki | S46 | 1992 | Mazagon Dock |
| INS Shankul | S47 | 1994 | Mazagon Dock |
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