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Thursday 22 January 2015

HDW Class 216

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HDW Class 216 Submarine is a long-range multi-mission two-deck fuel cell submarine with exceptional endurance.



It features two pressure-tight compartments, high crew comfort levels and an extremely flexible payload for weapons and mission-orientated exchangeable equipment enhanced by the innovative Vertical Multi-Purpose Lock (VMPL).


  1. PERMASYN® propulsion technology

  2. Lithium-ion battery technology

  3. Composite propeller

  4. High, proven automation level

  5. Compact sail

  6. HABETaS® rescue system








The modular weapon and sensor mix, in combination with the submarine's air-independent features, makes the HDW Class 216 predestined for




  1. Anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare

  2. ISTAR - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

  3. Land attack capability

  4. Special Forces operations

  5. Deployment of unmanned vehicles

  6. Mine operations and mine reconnaissance.








Technical Data


  • LOA ~ 90 m

  • Pressure hull ø ~ 8.1 m

  • Surface displ. ~ 4,000 t

  • Weapon tubes 6

  • Crew 33






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