Type 212A
Type: Diesel-Electric Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Overview
The Type 212A is a class of diesel-electric submarines designed by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the German and Italian navies. It was the first submarine to feature a hydrogen fuel cell air-independent propulsion system, enabling it to remain submerged for weeks without surfacing. Its extremely low acoustic signature has made it a benchmark for conventional submarine stealth.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 7 m |
|---|---|
| crew | 27 |
| speed | 20 knots (submerged) |
| length | 56 m |
| armament | 6x 533mm torpedo tubes, DM2A4 torpedoes |
| propulsion | Diesel-electric + Siemens PEM fuel cell AIP |
| displacement | 1,830 tonnes (submerged) |
| diving_depth | 400+ m |
Operators
- Germany
- Italy
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