08-07-2010, 04:42 AM
Arun, a member of this forum (Austin) has correctly stated on another forum that the Shourya is and can be readily modified into a ASBM. BW, where does the Dhanush fit into the Indian doctrine? Does it have a land attack or an ASBM role? If so, its range is too short and places the launch vessel in peril of attacks from shore based fighters. Why on earth can't the IN use the Shourya in a credible ASBM role? I believe it could also be used in the ship-based land attack role from ranges more than twice that of the Dhanush.
For deploying the Shourya on ships, does one require the cumbursome Dhanush-like launcher (the roll stabilized one), or can the Shourya be placed on the larger frigates, destroyers, and even the carriers in launch cannisters and/or VLS's? This would result in a pretty formidable weapon.
For deploying the Shourya on ships, does one require the cumbursome Dhanush-like launcher (the roll stabilized one), or can the Shourya be placed on the larger frigates, destroyers, and even the carriers in launch cannisters and/or VLS's? This would result in a pretty formidable weapon.