| Hai Lung-class submarine | |
|---|---|
 ROCS Chien Lung (SS-793) | |
| Class overview | |
| Name: | Chien Lung |
| Operators: |
 Republic of China Navy |
| Completed: | 2 |
| Active: | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Conventional Attack Submarine |
| Displacement: |
2376 t (surfaced) |
| Length: | 66.9 m |
| Beam: | 8.4 m |
| Draught: | 6.7 m |
| Propulsion: | 3 x Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp |
| Speed: |
20 knots (submerged) |
| Complement: | 67 (8 officers) |
| Armament: |
6 × 21" torpedo tubes
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The Chien Lung class of submarine was manufactured in the Netherlands for the Republic of China (Taiwan) and is currently in service with its navy. They are a modified version of the Dutch Navy's Zwaardvis class submarine
Planned upgrade[]
In 2005, it was reported that the Chien Lung class submarines would be upgraded to be capable of launching the UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile.[1]
In 2008, the Pentagon notified the United States Congress of the sale to Taiwan of 32 UGM-84 Harpoon Block II missiles, along with two weapon control systems, other associated equipment and services.[2]
Boats[]
| Name | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Lung (SS-793) | 15 December 1982 | 6 October 1986 | 9 October 1987 |
| Hai Hu (SS-794) | December 1982 | 10 December 1986 | 9 April 1988 |
References[]
- ↑ "Taiwan to boost submarine force with Harpoon anti-ship missiles: Jane's". AFP. 2005-09-25. http://www.spacewar.com/2005/050925045232.0c99y2bv.html. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ↑ "Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – UGM-84L HARPOON Block II Missiles". DSCA. 2008-10-03. http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2008/Taiwan_08-46.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-06.
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