Albacora class submarine

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Class overview
Albacora class submarine Ghazi (S-134), former Portuguese Navy Cachalote (S-165)
Operators:	Portuguese Navy 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.

[edit] Ships

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