Albacora class submarine
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 Albacora class submarine Ghazi (S-134), former Portuguese Navy Cachalote (S-165) |
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| Portugal |  |
|---|---|
| Operators: |  Portuguese Navy Pakistan Navy |
| Ships in Class | |
| General Characteristics | |
| Class type: | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Displacement: | 860 tons surfaced 1,043 tons submerged |
| Length: | 57.8 meters |
| Beam: | 6.8 meters |
| Draught: | 5.2 meters |
| Propulsion and power: | Diesel-electric, two shafts, 2,450Cv/Hp 2 × S.E.M.T. Pielstick (12 PA4 185) 2 × AREVA electric alternate |
| Speed: | Submerged: 16 knots Surfaced: 13.5 knots |
| Range: | Surfaced: 5,000 km at 12 knots |
| Complement: | 54 |
| Armament: | 12 × 21.7 inch DaphneTT-550 torpedo tubes (8 bow, 4 stern), 12 torpedoes |
The Albacora class is diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) developed for the Portuguese Navy based on the French Daphne class submarine.
In 1964, the Portuguese government ordered the construction of four of this class to the Dubigeòn-Normándie Shipyard to create the 4th submarine flotilla.
With the first submarine commissioned in October 1, 1967, the Portuguese Navy started to have a submarine able to operate in both coastal and oceanic zones, especially in the Portuguese exclusive economic zone.
The last Albacora class submarine in service with the Portuguese Navy is expected to be replaced by two 214/209PN submarines in 2009.
[edit] Ships
| Country | Pennant | Name | Completed | Commissioned | Status |
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| Pakistan Navy | S134 | PNS Ghazi (former NRP Cachalote) | 1969 | Acquired 1975 | Decommissioned 2006? |
| Portuguese Navy | S163 | NRP Albacora | 1967 | October 1, 1967 | Decommissioned 2000 |
| S164 | NRP Barracuda | 1968 | May 4, 1968 | In service 2006 | |
| S165 | NRP Cachalote | 1969 | January 25, 1969 | Transferred 1975 | |
| S166 | NRP Delfim | 1969 | October 1, 1969 | Decommissioned 2005 |
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Área Militar: Albacora class submarine (in Portuguese)
