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A26 Blekinge - Next Generation U-boat [NGU] - Program

NAMEBUILDERLAUNCHCOMMDE-COMMSTATUS
Saab
Kockums 		20220242054building
Saab
Kockums 		20220252055building




Main Data [as of 2009][as of 2019]
Displacement, surfaced ~ 1600 tonnes1800-1,900 long tons (1,930 t)
Displacement u mode1900 tons
Length~ 63 m [205 ft] 62-63 m (206 ft )
Beam ~ 6.2 m 6.4-6.75 m (21 ft +)
Draft 6 m (19 ft 8 in) in surface position
PropulsionAir Independent Propulsion (AIP)
[latest version of the proven and reliable Stirling AIP]		 Diesel-electric and Stirling AIP
Speed6 knots
Speed in u mode12 knots
Diving depth
Endurance 45 days (18 days underwater with AIP)
Test depth> 200 meters 200 m (650 ft)
Armament
  • Four 533 mm (21 in) Torpedo tubes
  • 400 mm (16 in) Torpedo tubes
    Torped 62, mines
    A total payload of more than fifteen 53 cm weapons is possible
  • one flexible load tube (6m x 1.5m)
    • Crew ~ 20 men26 man
    • Evolution from the proven Swedish A19 Gotland Class submarine
    • Replacement of two type A17 (Södermanland)starting about 2015
    • Kockums received official RFQregarding 'Design Phase'
    • Start design work late 2009
    • Littoral Operations with Ocean Transit capability
    • Air Independent Propulsion -Stirling Propulsion
    • Optimised Signatures for the Littoral Threat Area
    • Mission Adaptable Payload
    • Network Connectivity Flexibility -Open system architecture
    • Modular Design -Adaptable for future upgrades
    • Cost Efficiency






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