DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Malaysia operates 2 Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines for South China Sea undersea deterrence. Armed with Exocet SM39 and Black Shark torpedoes. Programme plagued by procurement scandal.
FABRICANTE

VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Scorpene-class Submarine - Naval Group / Navantia
VENTAJAS
- SM39 Exocet sub-launched anti-ship missile
- MESMA AIP option for extended endurance
- Multiple operators India Chile Malaysia Brazil
- Robust export design
- Modern combat management system
DESVENTAJAS
- French maintenance dependency
- MESMA less efficient than PEM fuel cells
- India had significant delays
- Limited hull growth potential
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW31
BEAM M6.2
ARMAMENT6x 533mm Torpedo Tubes, Black Shark/F21 Torpedoes, SM39 Exocet
LENGTH M67.5
RANGE NM6500
PROPULSIONDiesel-Electric With Optional MESMA AIP
SPEED KNOTS SUBMERGED21
DISPLACEMENT SURFACED TONNES1668
DISPLACEMENT SUBMERGED TONNES1775
FAMILIA DE ARMAS2 VARIANTES
Discussion & Reviews(2)
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SIGN INDragonStrategyAdmiral
10d ago
Combat management system interoperability with allied platforms is where this design pays dividends in coalition operations.
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The crew ergonomics improvements here translate directly to reduced decision latency under fire.