| Type 216 submarine | |
|---|---|
| Class overview | |
| Name: | Type 216 |
| Preceded by: |
Dolphin-class submarine Type 212 submarine Type 214 submarine |
| Active: | None |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Submarine |
| Displacement: | 4,000 metric tonnes[1] |
| Length: | 90 m[2] |
| Beam: | 8.1 m |
| Draft: | 6.6 m |
| Propulsion: | Diesel-Electric with AIP |
| Speed: | over 20 knots (37 km/h) |
| Range: | 10,400 nautical miles (19,300 km) at 10 knots |
| Endurance: | 80 days |
| Complement: | 33 + Additional berths for Special Forces, Specialists, and Students |
| Armament: |
6 x 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes (18 torpedoes/anti-ship missiles or mines) Vertical Launch System Swimmer Delivery Vehicle |
| Notes: | Design concept only. No vessels yet ordered. |
The Type 216 is a submarine design concept announced by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft based on the Type 212/214. It is a larger design targeted to meet the needs of the Australian Collins-class submarine replacement project, also known as Sea 1000, and the needs of other countries possibly including India and Canada.[3] The design is double hulled with two decks, includes a fuel cell, Permasyn motor, and lithium-ion batteries.[2]
See also[]
- Type 212 submarine
- Dolphin-class submarine
- Type 214 submarine
- S-80-class submarine
- Scorpène-class submarine
References[]
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