SEAMEDIOACTIVE

Scorpene-class Submarine

FranceNaval Group/NavantiaSubmarinoComisionado:2009
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.

OPERADORES (6)
Scorpene-class Submarine
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
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