Swedish Approval for New Submarine, Tech Data

By on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

The Swedish Government has approved initiation of the design phase for a new generation submarines for the Royal Swedish Navy.

The new generation, denominated A26, will be designed for mainly littoral operations but will also possess ocean-going capabilities. It will be powered by a conventional diesel-electric propulsion machinery, and equipped with Kockums Stirling AIP system (air-independent propulsion).

The Stirling system, together with a set of balanced underwater signature properties, will make the A26 submarine very stealthy and difficult to detect. It will also be highly invulnerable to underwater explosions through a verified shock resistance.

The A26 design includes a new innovative flexible payload capability with a flexible payload lock system in addition to its conventional torpedo tubes. Furthermore it will be prepared for network connectivity. A highly modular design facilitates efficient through-life upgrades and adaptations.

Submarine Type A26

General Characteristics
Length:63 m
Beam:6.4 m
Displacement:1900 tons submerged
Weapon armament:Four 53 cm bow tubes + one flexible payload lock
Weapons:Positive discharge or swim-out
Propulsion:Single-shaft, diesel-electric and Stirling AIP
Submerged endurance:Weeks
Hull:Single pressure hull, two pressure tight compartments
Crew:17-26
A new generation Swedish submarines

Swedish Approval for New Submarine, Tech Data

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