Thursday, 31 August 2017 10:04
During its Submarine Seminar 2017 held this morning, Saab
Kockums announced that the A26 next generation submarine is now a family with
three model range: Pelagic, Oceanic and Oceanic (Extended Range).
The three variants of the A26 family of
submarines. Saab image
A26 Pelagic
The new Pelagic variant is a smaller version of the A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Pelagic measures less than 50 meters in length with a surfaced displacement of about 1,000 tons. Its range is 4,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over 20 days thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 17 to 25 sailors.
A26 Oceanic
The Oceanic variant is pretty much the "baseline" A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Oceanic measures 65 meters in length with a surfaced displacement of 2,000 tons. Its range is over 6,500 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over a month (30 days) thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 17 to 35 sailors.
A26 Oceanic (Extended Range)
The new Oceanic (Extended Range) variant is a larger/stretched version of the A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Oceanic (Extended Range) has a length in excess of 80 meters and a surfaced displacement of over 3,000 tons. Its range is over 10,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over 50 days thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 20 to 50 sailors.
The new Pelagic variant is a smaller version of the A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Pelagic measures less than 50 meters in length with a surfaced displacement of about 1,000 tons. Its range is 4,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over 20 days thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 17 to 25 sailors.
A26 Oceanic
The Oceanic variant is pretty much the "baseline" A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Oceanic measures 65 meters in length with a surfaced displacement of 2,000 tons. Its range is over 6,500 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over a month (30 days) thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 17 to 35 sailors.
A26 Oceanic (Extended Range)
The new Oceanic (Extended Range) variant is a larger/stretched version of the A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Oceanic (Extended Range) has a length in excess of 80 meters and a surfaced displacement of over 3,000 tons. Its range is over 10,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over 50 days thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 20 to 50 sailors.
A26 can be fitted with VLS modules for cruise
missiles. Saab image
All variants are fitted with a Stirling AIP and diesel
electric propulsion system. Saab also says all three variant may be fitted with
"sea/air/land weapon systems up request". The A26 family can be
fitted with VLS modules for cruise missiles. All three variants have been
designed for both tropical and arcic operational environments.
According to Saab, the A26 is a unique submarine with
proven modular design, silent long-endurance Saab’s A26 uses the latest stealth
technology and advanced tactical communication to allow submarines to integrate
their communications with those of other defence forces and civilian agencies.
Operational flexibility, together with a comprehensive weapons suite, enables
it to carry out a wide variety of missions. The A26 submarine is designed for
the following missions: Maritime security operations, Intelligence operations, Covert
mine countermeasure operations, Special operations by carrying, deploying and
retrieving special forces along with equipment and underwater vehicles,
Underwater work, Anti-submarine & anti-surface warfare, Mine-laying in
covert mode.
Saab Kockums is under an FMV (The Swedish Defence
Material Administration) contract to deliver two A26 submarines to the Swedish
Navy by 2022. Saab is also marketing the A26 to the navies of Poland,
Netherlands and India.
Original post: navyrecognition.com
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