Scorpene-class Submarine
Type: Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Naval Group / Navantia
First Deployed: 2009
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 31 |
|---|---|
| beam_m | 6.2 |
| armament | 6x 533mm torpedo tubes, Black Shark/F21 torpedoes, SM39 Exocet |
| length_m | 67.5 |
| range_nm | 6500 |
| propulsion | Diesel-electric with optional MESMA AIP |
| speed_knots_submerged | 21 |
| displacement_surfaced_tonnes | 1668 |
| displacement_submerged_tonnes | 1775 |
Operators
- Brazil
- Chile
- France
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
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