Posted on 08/31/2017 3:19:39 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
During its Submarine Seminar 2017 held this morning, Saab Kockums announced that the A26 next generation submarine is now a family with three model range: Pelagic, Oceanic and Oceanic (Extended Range).
Saab A26 Submarine variants 1The three variants of the A26 family of submarines. Saab image.
A26 Pelagic
The new Pelagic variant is a smaller version of the A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Pelagic measures less than 50 meters in length with a surfaced displacement of about 1,000 tons. Its range is 4,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over 20 days thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 17 to 25 sailors.
A26 Oceanic
The Oceanic variant is pretty much the "baseline" A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Oceanic measures 65 meters in length with a surfaced displacement of 2,000 tons. Its range is over 6,500 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over a month (30 days) thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 17 to 35 sailors.
A26 Oceanic (Extended Range)
The new Oceanic (Extended Range) variant is a larger/stretched version of the A26 designed for the Swedish Navy. A26 Oceanic (Extended Range) has a length in excess of 80 meters and a surfaced displacement of over 3,000 tons. Its range is over 10,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and its endurance at patrol speed is over 50 days thanks to the AIP module. It standard crew complement is 20 to 50 sailors.
A26 can be fitted with VLS modules for cruise missiles. Saab image.
All variants are fitted with a Stirling AIP and diesel electric propulsion system. Saab also says all three variant may be fitted with "sea/air/land weapon systems up request". The A26 family can be fitted with VLS modules for cruise missiles. All three variants have been designed for both tropical and arcic operational environments.
new generation SSK Kockums A26. Picture: Saab
According to Saab, the A26 is a unique submarine with proven modular design, silent long-endurance Saab’s A26 uses the latest stealth technology and advanced tactical communication to allow submarines to integrate their communications with those of other defence forces and civilian agencies. Operational flexibility, together with a comprehensive weapons suite, enables it to carry out a wide variety of missions. The A26 submarine is designed for the following missions: Maritime security operations, Intelligence operations, Covert mine countermeasure operations, Special operations by carrying, deploying and retrieving special forces along with equipment and underwater vehicles, Underwater work, Anti-submarine & anti-surface warfare, Mine-laying in covert mode.
Saab Kockums is under an FMV (The Swedish Defence Material Administration) contract to deliver two A26 submarines to the Swedish Navy by 2022. Saab is also marketing the A26 to the navies of Poland, Netherlands and India.
Saab: “But wait, there’s more!”
That would be fun to turn that into a personal boat.
Swedes make good subs. There is the story about the US Navy leased a Swedish sub with AIP for about a year. The sub wrecked havoc on the US navy during exercises off San Diego.
What, no convertible model? Used to be one of their best sellers.
Another Saab story.
No convertible but the ignition is still located behind the gear shift lever.
Had a Saab 99, I really liked that car.
GM destroyed Saab.
I drove an 82 Saab 900 for 10 years, of all the cars I’ve owned that was my favorite.
I had a new ‘79 Series 900 - IIRC, the first year of the 900 series.
Loved how it handled and was fun to drive....when it worked.
After 30 days, I had a legal pad list of QC problems and a horribly incompetent dealer that never made it right.
Replaced it with a Toyota Celica Coupe which began a stream of Japanese designs that remains today with my Acura.
Or a privateer pirate hunter?
Agreed. Wounder about the price tag. Do the run specials from time to time?
Just one ping...
My dad had an 80 Saab 900 Turbo, it was the year they had those funky wheels, I would really like to find one in decent condition .
Are you thinking of the 900 SPG turbo? That was like ‘85-’91
The U.S. Navy has worked hard on noise reduction for their nuclear subs since the very beginning back in the 1950s.
I guarantee that the U.S. Navy learned a lot from their time with the Swedish sub, and they have put what they learned to good use. Nothing with machinery is 100% quiet. The noise is there, you just need to know how to detect it.
No, it was a 900 turbo.
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