Submarine Matters

About subs, military/naval, missiles, nuclear weapons & politics. New Aussie subs have been just talk since 2009. Collins LOTE 2028-2040? of partial help. UUVs help more. POTUS may cancel AUKUS Virginias in 2031 as the USN needs all SSNs to the 2040s. Australian Gov ignores US higher priority to Columbia SSBNs (one/year being commissioned 2029-2041). Meaning minimal Virginia production until 2043. Shawn C and Gessler are excellent authors.

Showing posts with label HDW 218SG. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HDW 218SG. Show all posts
April 27, 2015

Singapore's Submarine Service - from Sweden to Germany

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A Dolphin 2 under construction in Kiel, Germany. Note complex rudder for tight turns in tight spots. Note the hard looking underbody for ...
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May 23, 2014

Australia's Future Submarines - Some Considerations

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A MOTS solution for Australia's future submarine? For the latest on Sweden vs Germany see  June 11, 2014’s  Australia's Future...
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January 13, 2014

Southeast Asian States Buying Submarines - Palu Naval Base

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The site of Indonesia's developing Palu Naval Base in Central Sulawesi (Celebes). Significantly Palu Naval Base is close to the oil ...
December 6, 2013

The HDW 218SG - 2,000-4,000 tonne submarine [proved to be 2,000-2,200 tonnes]

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Diagram of HDW 216 arrangement. A 2,000 to 4,000 tonne HDW 218SG submarine (same as or smaller than a HDW 216) would have long range for...
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December 3, 2013

Singapore buying two HDW 218SG submarines - Sweden's loss

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 The Israeli  AIP Dolphin 2  at just over 2,000 tonnes evolved from the HDW 209 and HDW 212. The HDW 218SG is very similar to the ...
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