How deep can they go? What is their range? How long can they stay under? How noisy are they? What do/can they carry weapon and otherwise? How will they be used? Where are they stationed? and so on.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1640 surfaced 1,720-1900 [est] submerged |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,243 shp |
| Length | 57.3 m (188ft) |
| Beam | 6.8 m (22.6ft) |
| Draft | 6.2 m (20.5ft) |
| Height | 12.7 m |
| Speed | 20 knots submerged 11 knots snorkeling |
| Sonar | PRS-3 passive ranging sonar |
| Operating Depth | Deeper than 200m (600 feet) |
| Armament |
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| Crew | 35 |
| Range | 4500 miles at 8 knots |
| Provision | More than one month |
In addition, it is generally understood, based on tests the Israelis performed in 2000 in the Indian Ocean, that these subs also a new Israeli carry cruise missiles capable of carrying nuclear warhead. Ranges estimated between 1500 and 2000 km.