Underwater mines offer another option, and some manufacturers like Diehl (IDAS) are even developing tube-launched anti-aircraft missiles. The other 6 x 533mm tubes can launch STN Atlas Elektronik’s DM2A3/2A4 Seahake torpedoes or UGM-84C Harpoon Block I anti-ship missiles. Four of the tubes have a 650mm diameter, which can launch larger cruise missiles, and are also useful for launching commandos in swimmer delivery vehicles (SDVs). The submarines incorporate Atlas Elektronik’s ISUS 90-1 TCS for provides automatic sensor management, fire and weapon control, navigation and operation.ĭolphin submarines are versatile and heavily-armed, with a wet and dry compartment for deploying underwater swimmers, and no less than 10 bow torpedo tubes. They displace 1,900t submerged, have a maximum speed of 20 knots (though as diesel subs, their underwater endurance at speed is limited), and a maximum range of 4,500 km/ 2,700 miles. The Dolphin subs are reportedly designed for a crew of 35 and can support 10 passengers. Sources: Breaking Israel News, “IDF’s Newest Submarine to Set Sail for Israel” | Defense News Intercepts, “Israel’s Deadliest Submarines Are Nearly Ready” (incl. April 29/13) is undergoing tests of its own, and is scheduled to arrive in Israel during 2015. That’s scheduled to happen by the end of 2014, which means mid-2015 is a reasonable expectation for the INS Tanin to enter operational service. There’s more to come, too, as the boat will only receive certain Israeli systems once she docks in Israel. That isn’t unusual for what is effectively the first boat in a new class, with totally new technologies. She was handed over on May 3/12, and has spent a great deal of tie in Germany undergoing comprehensive testing. INS Tanin, the first Dolphin-II AIP submarine, preps to leave Kiel and head for Israel. INS Tanin prepares to head home to Israel Additional Readings updated and upgraded.Īug 30/14: #4 heads home.
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