ThyssenKrupp Invincible Class
Type: Submarine
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Singapore
Manufacturer: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Overview
Singapore operates four Invincible-class submarines (Type 218SG), the most advanced conventional submarines in Southeast Asia. Developed by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Germany specifically for Singapore, each vessel features fuel-cell AIP enabling weeks of submerged endurance without snorkeling. Armament includes heavyweight torpedoes and Harpoon anti-ship missiles. All four vessels were commissioned between 2021 and 2024, giving Singapore a complete modern submarine fleet providing credible sea denial throughout the Malacca Strait and surrounding waters.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 28 |
|---|---|
| Type | Type 218SG Submarine |
| Range | >10,000 nm snorting |
| Length | 70 m |
| Armament | 8× torpedo tubes (533mm); UGM-84 Harpoon; heavyweight torpedoes |
| Endurance | >45 days |
| Max Speed | >20 knots (submerged) |
| Propulsion | AIP (Air-Independent Propulsion) + diesel-electric |
| Displacement | 2,200 tonnes (surfaced) |
Operators
- Germany
- Singapore
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