EQUIPMENT/A26 Blekinge-class
A26 Blekinge-class
SUBMARINE

A26 BLEKINGE-CLASS

A26
Conventional Submarine (AIP)
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Sweden
Europe
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OVERVIEW
MANUFACTURERSaab Kockums
YEAR INTRODUCED2027
UNITS IN SERVICEβ€”
UNITS PRODUCED1
UNIT COST$700.0M

Sweden's next-generation submarine with revolutionary multi-mission portal for deploying UUVs, divers, and mines. Extremely automated with only 17 crew. 2 boats planned.

SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement
2000 tonnes submerged
Length
66 m
Beam
6.4 m
Crew
17
Max Speed
20+ knots submerged
Propulsion
Stirling AIP Mk 4 + diesel-electric + Li-ion batteries
Weapons
4x 533mm torpedo tubes + multi-mission portal
Torpedoes
Tp 62 heavy torpedoes
Special Feature
Multi-mission portal for UUV launch, SOF, mine countermeasures
Crew Size
Only 17-26 crew with high automation

COMBAT RECORD

Under construction. Replacing Gotland-class.

OPERATORS

Operator data coming soon