Albacora class submarine

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Albacora class submarine Ghazi (S-134), former Portuguese Navy Cachalote (S-165)
Albacora class submarine Ghazi (S-134), former Portuguese Navy Cachalote (S-165)
Class overview
Operators: Portuguese Navy Ensign Portuguese Navy
Pakistan Navy Jack Pakistan Navy
General characteristics
Displacement: 860 tons surfaced
1,043 tons submerged
Length: 57.8 meters
Beam: 6.8 meters
Draught: 5.2 meters
Propulsion: 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.

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Country Pennant Name Completed Commissioned Status
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

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