Swedish Approval for New Submarine, Tech Data
Navy News — By Kockums on March 2, 2010 at 5:32 amThe 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 |
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