Indian Space Navy Warships

The Indian Space Navy comprises a host of different ship types. Fleet compositions center around a carrier or battlecruiser, defended by several escort ships. Indian fleet doctrine prioritizes endurance, precision strike power, and adaptable task group formations capable of sustained deep-space operations.

 

CARRIERS & CAPITALS

 

Jalashwa-class Carrier

Specifications

  • Length: 428 meters
  • Displacement: 146,500 metric tons
  • Propulsion: Dual fusion cores + auxiliary thrusters
  • Fusion Endurance: 470 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 light-years
  • Crew: ~1,120 (+ ~410 aviation wing)

Role & Performance

Carrier-strike flagship providing command-and-control, strike wing coordination, and forward logistics for sector task groups.

Armament

  • 2 medium plasma turrets
  • 14 point-defense laser/coil batteries
  • 10 VLS tubes (AMM and defensive strike loads)

Defenses & Systems

  • Carrier-grade energy shields
  • Armored hangar bays and flight deck shutters
  • Flag-level C2 suites with quantum comm relays
  • Sortie-cycle AI automation for rapid fighter turnaround

Small Craft Complement

  • 60–72 strike craft (fighters, bombers, interceptors)
  • 4 combat landers
  • 2 SAR shuttles

Arighaat-class Battlecruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 308 meters
  • Displacement: 103,000 metric tons
  • Propulsion: Twin fusion drives, vectored thrust
  • Fusion Endurance: 490 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 light-years
  • Crew: ~760

Role & Performance

Fast capital ship balancing long-range strike capability with durable point defense; often serves as a mobile command core.

Armament

  • 2 heavy railgun turrets
  • 2 plasma cannon batteries
  • 20 VLS tubes (long-range strike, anti-ship)
  • 14 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Reinforced shield lattice with rapid power redistribution
  • Composite sloped armor plating
  • Advanced EW countermeasures for corridor engagements
  • C2 suites for mobile fleet command

Small Craft Complement

  • 2 cutters/shuttles for command and liaison

 

CRUISERS

 

Anikiya-class Cruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 238 meters
  • Displacement: 67,800 metric tons
  • Fusion Endurance: 375 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 light-years
  • Crew: ~490

Role & Performance

Multi-role cruiser for corridor policing, escort leadership, and electronic warfare support in distributed operations.

Armament

  • 2 medium railguns
  • 1 plasma turret
  • 12 VLS tubes (strike/AMM mix)
  • 12 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Escort-grade shields
  • EW and corridor interdiction package
  • Fleet comm integration for distributed ops

Small Craft Complement

  • 1 shuttle

Bhayva-class Cruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 244 meters
  • Displacement: 70,200 metric tons
  • Fusion Endurance: 395 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 light-years
  • Crew: ~505

Role & Performance

Long-endurance cruiser with standoff missile batteries and expanded sensor suites for convoy overwatch and interdiction.

Armament

  • 1 medium railgun
  • 2 missile-heavy VLS banks (16 tubes)
  • 10 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Long-range sensor arrays
  • Adaptive shield nodes
  • EW/decoy countermeasures

Small Craft Complement

  • 1 service shuttle

Dvora-class Cruiser

Specifications

  • Length: 236 meters
  • Displacement: 66,400 metric tons
  • Fusion Endurance: 365 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.2 light-years
  • Crew: ~485

Role & Performance

General-purpose line cruiser employed as fleet screen and patrol leader; robust and adaptable design for mixed-threat environments.

Armament

  • 2 medium railguns
  • 1 plasma turret
  • 10 VLS tubes
  • 10 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Sector shields
  • Composite armor belts
  • Escort coordination suites

Small Craft Complement

  • 1 shuttle

 

DESTROYERS

 

Chennai-class Destroyer

Specifications

  • Length: 186 meters
  • Displacement: 42,100 metric tons
  • Fusion Endurance: 178 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 light-years
  • Crew: ~335

Role & Performance

Agile escort destroyer for picket duty, anti-raider pursuit, and close protection of capital ships and logistics hulls.

Armament

  • 1 medium railgun
  • 2 light plasma turrets
  • 8 VLS tubes
  • 8 PD nodes

Defenses & Systems

  • Lightweight shield array
  • Corridor pursuit sensors
  • EW/decoy launchers

Small Craft Complement

  • 1 service shuttle

Mumbai-class Destroyer

Specifications

  • Length: 194 meters
  • Displacement: 44,600 metric tons
  • Fusion Endurance: 188 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 light-years
  • Crew: ~348

Role & Performance

Heavier destroyer variant emphasizing sustained fire, armor, and corridor interdiction under coalition ROE.

Armament

  • 1 medium railgun
  • 1 plasma cannon
  • 10 VLS tubes
  • 10 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Reinforced shields
  • Compartmentalized armor
  • Long-endurance comms/sensor package

Small Craft Complement

  • 1 shuttle

 

FRIGATES

 

Tarkash-class Frigate

Specifications

  • Length: 162 meters
  • Displacement: 28,400 metric tons
  • Fusion Endurance: 158 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.1 light-years
  • Crew: ~228

Role & Performance

Long-patrol frigate optimized for SAR, customs enforcement, and convoy shepherding along shared corridors.

Armament

  • 1 light railgun
  • 6 PD mounts
  • 2 VLS cells

Defenses & Systems

  • Patrol shields
  • Customs inspection sensors
  • SAR equipment

Small Craft Complement

  • 1 SAR shuttle

 

PATROL & PICKET

 

Koswari-class Patrol

Specifications

  • Length: 78 meters
  • Displacement: 9,100 metric tons
  • Fusion Endurance: 58 AU
  • Tunnel Drive Range: 6.0 light-years
  • Crew: ~58

Role & Performance

Compact patrol craft for tunnel-gate screening, route health checks, and rapid customs inspections.

Armament

  • 1 light coilgun
  • 4 PD mounts

Defenses & Systems

  • Patrol-grade shields
  • Tunnel health monitors
  • Customs scan suites

Small Craft Complement

  • None (crew transfer pod only)