TYPE 209

Type 209/1400

Conventional Submarine

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Germany

Europe

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OVERVIEW

MANUFACTURERHowaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (TKMS)

YEAR INTRODUCED1971

UNITS IN SERVICE40

UNITS PRODUCED65

UNIT COST$300.0M

DESCRIPTION

World's most exported submarine design with 65+ boats built for 14 navies. ARA San Luis engaged the British fleet during the Falklands War. Still in service globally.

SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement

1586 tonnes submerged (1400 variant)

Length

62 m

Beam

6.2 m

Crew

Max Speed

22 knots submerged

Propulsion

Diesel-electric

Weapons

8x 533mm torpedo tubes (14 torpedoes)

Torpedoes

SUT Mod 2, various export torpedoes

COMBAT RECORD

Falklands War (1982, ARA San Luis attacked British task force), India-Pakistan tensions.

GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT

OPERATORS

Operator data coming soon

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