OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
YEAR INTRODUCED2026
UNITS IN SERVICEβ
UNITS PRODUCED2
UNIT COST$600.0M
DESCRIPTION
Next-generation German-Norwegian AIP submarine. Evolution of the legendary Type 212A with increased size and improved capabilities. 6 boats planned (2 Germany, 4 Norway).
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement
2200 tonnes submerged
Length
73 m
Beam
7.2 m
Crew
33
Max Speed
20 knots submerged
Diving Depth
400+ m
Propulsion
AIP fuel cells + diesel-electric
Weapons
6x 533mm torpedo tubes, capable of IDAS SAM
Torpedoes
DM2A4 heavy torpedoes, IDAS (Interactive Defence and Attack System for submarines)
Endurance
30+ days submerged on AIP
COMBAT RECORD
COMBAT RECORD
No combat deployment. Joint German-Norwegian program. First boats building 2024β2028.
GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
OPERATORS
Operator data coming soon