SUBMARINES
U216 class
concept phase
The Type 216 is a submarine design concept announced by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft based on the Type 212/214. It is a larger design targeted to meet the needs of the Australian Collins class submarine replacement project, also known as Sea 1000, and the needs of other countries possibly including India and Canada.The design is double hulled, constructed of HY80 steel, includes a PEM fuel cell power plant, and lithium-ion batteries.
U212A class
Only very limited export
_The U212-class submarines have been designed to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells instead of traditional atmosphere-dependent propulsion systems. The new submarines will be quietest than previous German models and will be able to stay submerged for longer periods of time. The fuel cells will provide to conventional submarines some features only available for nuclear-powered vessels.
The fuel cell propulsion system based on hydrogen allows the boat to cruise submerged for weeks, typically a diesel-powered submarine can remain submerged for only two days. Fuel Cells generates no noise and no exhaust heat. The U212-class is an evolution of proven U209 submarines. The new submarine will be armed with the DM2A4 torpedo and will perform shallow water and open sea missions. It will feature six 533mm torpedo tubes and 12 torpedoes or 24 mines.
The fuel cell propulsion system based on hydrogen allows the boat to cruise submerged for weeks, typically a diesel-powered submarine can remain submerged for only two days. Fuel Cells generates no noise and no exhaust heat. The U212-class is an evolution of proven U209 submarines. The new submarine will be armed with the DM2A4 torpedo and will perform shallow water and open sea missions. It will feature six 533mm torpedo tubes and 12 torpedoes or 24 mines.
U214 class
_The U214-class submarines are an advanced and larger derivative of U212 submarines. The U214 submarines will feature 8 533mm torpedo tubes and will be able to fire missiles through them. The new class of submarines will feature improved hydrogen fuel cells and diesel propulsion system. The Type 214 submarine is derived from the Type 212, but as an export variant it lacks some of the classified technologies of its smaller predecessor.
U209PN class
_Class 209 PN features an air independent propulsion (AIP) system based
on fuel cells. Powered by fuel cells would become the most sophisticated
209 submarine ever built. The vessels are based upon the regular U209 class, but fitted with the AIP the vessels are able to operate underwater longer than the regular version of the U209 class.
U209 class
_Type 209, also known as 209 class or U209, is a diesel-electric powered
attack submarine family derived from 205/206 class designed for the
German Navy. U209s were targeted at the export market. Class 209
features eight torpedo tubes, full displacement from 1,100 to 1,700
tons, modular design and state-of-the-art equipment. Overall, Class 209
submarines are well suited for the littoral and open ocean environment.
To date, 60 U209 boats have been sold to 14 international Navies. Due to this, Class 209 is the benchmark in modern submarine shipbuilding.
To date, 60 U209 boats have been sold to 14 international Navies. Due to this, Class 209 is the benchmark in modern submarine shipbuilding.