| Type 218 submarine | |
|---|---|
| Class overview | |
| Name: | Type 218SG |
| Builders: | ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Kiel[1] |
| Operators: |
 Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Preceded by: |
Archer-class submarine Type 216 submarine |
| Planned: | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Submarine |
| Propulsion: | AIP[2] |
| Notes: | Delivery expected in 2020 |
The Type 218SG is a submarine class ordered by the Republic of Singapore Navy from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The deal for two submarines is expected to cost 1 billion Euros ($1.36 billion) with delivery in 2020, which includes logistics and crew training.[1][2][3] These submarines will replace the Challenger-class submarine.
Design[]
The customized design is ocean going and larger then the Challenger-class submarine and Archer-class submarine classes operated by the Republic of Singapore Navy.[2] The design is expected to be influenced by the Type 216 submarine, which has been proposed to several other navies (Australian, Canadian and Indian.) Features will include AIP, and a combat system designed by both Atlas Elektronik and ST Electronics.[1]
Competitors[]
DCNS competed to supply 3 submarines to the Singapore Navy for $1.8 billion.[4]
See also[]
References[]
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