Narval class submarine
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The Narval class were patrol submarines built for the French Navy in the 1950's. They were designed as long range Patrol submarines. They were inlfuenced by the German Type XXI U-boat of World War II.
[edit] General Characteristics
From Conway's All the World's Fighting ships 1947-1995
- Displacement: 1635 tons surfaced, 1910 tons submerged
- Length: 78.4 m
- Beam: 7.8 m
- Draught: 5.2 m
- Machinery: 2 shafts -
- 2 7 cylinder diesels (4400 hp) - re engined with new diesels in 1965-68
- 2 electric motors (5000 hp)
- Speed:
- 16 knots surfaced,
- 18 knots submerged
- Range: 15,000 nm at 8 knots
- Armament; 8 - 550 torpedo tubes (6 bow, 2 stern)
- Crew: 63
[edit] Ships
| name | Builder | Completed | Decommisioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| S631 Narval | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 1 December 1957 | 1986 |
| S632 Marsouin | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 1 October 1957 | 1992 |
| S633 Dauphin | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 1 August 1958 | 1992 |
| S634 Requin | Arsenal de Cherbourg | 1 August 1958 | 1985 |
| S637 Espadon | AC Augustin Normand | 2 April 1960 | decommissioned 1985 - museum ship in Saint Nazaire |
| S638 Morse | AC de la Seine Maritime | 2 May 1960 | 1986 |
