Gotland-class
Type: Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Sweden
Manufacturer: Kockums
Overview
The Gotland class is a Swedish diesel-electric submarine renowned for its pioneering use of Stirling engine air-independent propulsion. In a famous exercise, the lead boat evaded an entire US carrier battle group, demonstrating exceptional stealth. At only 1,600 tonnes, it is optimized for the shallow, confined waters of the Baltic Sea.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 6.2 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 25 |
| speed | 20 knots (submerged) |
| length | 60.4 m |
| armament | 4x 533mm + 2x 400mm torpedo tubes |
| propulsion | Diesel-electric + 2x Stirling AIP engines |
| displacement | 1,600 tonnes (submerged) |
| diving_depth | 300+ m |
Operators
- Sweden
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