Using much of Anonymous's input of November 19, 2017 and many websites I've put together the 1st Attempt at a Submarine Propusion Table.
Note that I have avoided detail of actual power outputs of diesels, motors and AIP because such output figures are variable and often disagree. Working out precise, official and universal power outputs would take forever - or maybe for the time being...
Much emphasis is on submarine propulsion of competitors to Western countries. Those competitors being mainly North Korea, China, Russia and maybe Iran.
There is much to change, correct and add to the Table, of course. Nuclear submarine propulsion needs adding.
If the text in the Table looks a bit small (and you have WORD 7 or more modern) just simultaneously press Ctrl and +to enlarge the text. Press Ctrl and - to shrink the screen back to its usual size.
So here is the 1st Attempt
Submarine Propulsion Table (as at November 20, 2017)
Note that I have avoided detail of actual power outputs of diesels, motors and AIP because such output figures are variable and often disagree. Working out precise, official and universal power outputs would take forever - or maybe for the time being...
Much emphasis is on submarine propulsion of competitors to Western countries. Those competitors being mainly North Korea, China, Russia and maybe Iran.
There is much to change, correct and add to the Table, of course. Nuclear submarine propulsion needs adding.
If the text in the Table looks a bit small (and you have WORD 7 or more modern) just simultaneously press Ctrl and +to enlarge the text. Press Ctrl and - to shrink the screen back to its usual size.
So here is the 1st Attempt
Submarine Propulsion Table (as at November 20, 2017)
Country/ Company | Type/ Details | Diesel engine | Motor, AIP (if fitted) | Alternatives |
North Korea | Golf / | |||
China | Ming class, Type 033 | |||
China | Song class (Type 039) & Yuan class (Type 039A or 41) | 16V diesel built by Yuchai Group see sources A and B or | ||
Russia | Kilo class | Likely to use 2 to 4 x MTU 16V396SE84 ? | ||
Russia | AIP being developed | |||
Iran | Kilo class | |||
India | Kilo class | |||
MTU 12V4000U83 ? | ||||
Type 209, 214, 218, Dolphin, TR-1700, 1971 – still being built | MTU 12V4000U83 ? | |||
Italy/ | 4 so far | 1 or 2 MTU 16V 396, | ||
France, Naval Group (DCNS) | Scorpene for Chile, Malaysia, India, Brazil 2000 – still being built | Jeumont Schneider motor | ||
Japan | Oyashio class | |||
Japan | Soryu class | AIP | ||
Sweden | 2 × Hedemora Diesel | Stirling/Sterling AIP | ||
Australia | 3 × Garden Island-Hedemora HV V18b/15Ub (VB210) 18-cylinder | |||
Australia | Shortfin future class "12" but likely 6 | no AIP? |
Anonymous and Pete