VELEBIT Class Midget Submarine
This submarine is capable of carrying out commando-type missions as well as laying of acoustic-industion sea-bottom mines. It is also used for patrol and surveillance missions, clandestine transport of personnel and material, for training of submarines and combat divers. Four single-seat submersibles of R-1 type are accomodated under the light superstructure. Instead of submersibles, four sea-bottom mines can be carried. Construction
The submarine is of single-hull construction. The pressure hull is built of steed and light superstructure of reinforced polyester. Propulsion system The submarine is driven by two DC electric motors, 18 kW each. Electric energy is supplied by two groups of storage batteries, 128 links each. The batteries are charged by 105 kW diesel-generator. Cruising range In underwater navigation with 7.3 knots, cruising range is 80 NM, and 192 NM with 4 knots. In sufrace navigation with 5.9 knots, cruising range is 90 NM.
Depending on tactical mission, crew is composed of 6 persons, or 4 persons plus 6 combat divers.
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