Q. With reference to submarine technology, consider the following statements: - Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems allow submarines to operate without surfacing for air.
- Electronic Heavy Weight Torpedoes (EHWT) are primarily designed for anti-aircraft operations.
- The Kalvari-Class submarines are based on a French design and are equipped with advanced stealth features.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only two
Notes: - Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems allow submarines to operate without surfacing for air: This is correct. AIP systems enable submarines to remain submerged for extended periods without needing to surface for oxygen.
- Electronic Heavy Weight Torpedoes (EHWT) are primarily designed for anti-aircraft operations: This is incorrect. EHWTs are designed for engaging surface ships and submarines, not for anti-aircraft purposes.
- The Kalvari-Class submarines are based on a French design and are equipped with advanced stealth features: This is correct. The Kalvari-Class is based on the Scorpène-class design from France and incorporates advanced stealth technology.
Thus, two statements are correct.