Project 75: Second Scorpene Submarine Begins Sea Trial

New Delhi: Khanderi, the second of the six Scorpene class submarines, has sailed out from Mumbai harbour for its maiden sea sortie, in a step closer to its induction into the Indian Navy.

The submarine will now be put through a rigorous set of trials.

A senior Navy official said Khanderi sailed out for her maiden sea sortie on Thursday and that it was the first major trial for her propulsion plant.

"The successful trial moved the submarine a significant step closer to her induction into the Indian Navy later this year. She will now be put through her paces via a rigorous set of trials, which are designed to test her operating envelop to the maximum," the official said.

Named after ferocious deep sea predators, the Scorpenes, which operate very silently and are capable of multifarious roles, will add teeth to the might of the Indian Navy. Six Scorpene-class submarines are being built under 'Project 75' of the Indian Navy.