Saab Kockums August 31, 2017 concept proposal of three A26 SSK variants. "Pelagic" means Open Sea and can perhaps relate to Baltic, Mediterranean, Arabian and Caribbian Sea use. Artwork courtesy Saab Kockums via navyrecognition.
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Anonymous for navyrecognition commented at 5/9/17 12:02 PM on Saab Kockums A26s.
Thanks for your details of August 31, 2017 concerning Saab Kockums concept proposal of three A26 SSK variants.
Pete Comment
The A26 Oceanic variant is interesting. This is the "baseline" A26 with two being built for the Swedish Navy. A26 Oceanic measures 65m long, around 1,900 tons to 2,000 tons (surfaced), over 6,500nm at 10 knots, endurance at patrol speed is over 30 days and is assisted by the AIP module, standard crew is 17 to 35. [Presumably around 10 Special Forces can also be accomodated?].
I assume four A26 Oceanic variants of approximately 2,300 tons (surfaced) are being offered to the Dutch Navy as Walrus replacements.
Saab Kockums concept proposal of the VLS (or Vertical Multi-Purpose Lock module(s) option that can be fitted to A26 SSK variants. Artwork courtesy Saab Kockums via navyrecognition.
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Pete