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 Type 209 submarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The German Type 209 diesel-electric submarine was the most popular export-sales submarine in the world from the late 1960s into the first years of the 21st century.
That contract was the first of many for what the German Ministry of Defence designated "Type 209" and became the most frequently constructed non-nuclear submarine class of the West.
The Type 209 will begin to be replaced by the new Type 214 submarine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Type_209_submarine   (475 words)

  
 Submarine article - Submarine boat military scientific navies U-boat diving bell Scientific - What-Means.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The first submarine for which there is reliable information that it was really built, is the one constructed in 1620 by Cornelius Jacobszoon Drebbel, a Dutchman in the service of James I.
The Soviet Union suffered the loss of at least four submarines during this period: K-129 was lost in 1968, K-8 in 1970, K-219 in 1986, and Komsomolets in 1989 (which held a depth record among the military submarines—1000 m).
In 2000, a Russian Oscar II-class submarine (which is the world's largest cruise-missile submarine), the Kursk, sank in the Barents Sea when a leak of hydrogen peroxide in the forward torpedo room caused a spontaneous detonation of the warhead.
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 209 SUBMARINE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Type 209 is a coastal submarine: its designed for anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface ship (ASuW) warfare in the protection of naval bases, coastal installations and sea lanes, and also for general reconnaissance and patrol missions.
It is remarkable that the Type 209 was a success without the submarines being used by the German Navy as a point of reference.
The proposal for installing AIP in an existing Type 209 submarine involves cutting the boat in half immediately aft of the control room and partially under the rear part of the sail.
users.otenet.gr /~kostast/209_gen.htm   (849 words)

  
 Type 212 submarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The German Type 212A is an advanced design of non-nuclear submarine developed by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft AG (HDW).
Very similar to the way Airbus builds aircraft, different sections of the submarines were constructed at both sites at the same time and then half of them were shipped to the respective other yard so that both HDW and Thyssen Nordseewerke assembled two complete submarines each.
Salvatore Todaro, a Type 212A built by Fincantieri for the Marina Militare (Italian Navy), is scheduled to be commissioned in 2005, and her sister Sciré is under construction.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Type_212_submarine   (281 words)

  
 Type 209 submarine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Orders were received in 1969 from Argentina, 1970 from Peru and Colombia, 1971 from Turkey, and 1972 from Venezuela.
The design of this submarine was initially based on those built for the Kriegsmarine.
The Type 209 will begin to be replaced by the new Type 212 submarine after it enters service with the German navy in September 2003 and with the Italian navy in October 2004.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/type_209_submarine   (531 words)

  
 Submarine Article, Submarine Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The first military submarine was the Turtle, a hand-powered spherical contraption designed by American David Bushnell that accommodated a single man. During the American Revolutionary War, the Turtleattempted and failed to sink a British warship, the HMS Eagle in New York harbor on September 7, 1776.
This submarine was originallybuilt to ease the harvest of coral.
In 2000, a Russian Oscar II -class submarine (which is the world's largest cruise-missile submarine), the Kursk, sank in the Barents Sea when a leak of hydrogen peroxide in the forward torpedo room caused a spontaneous detonationof the warhead.
www.anoca.org /submarines/class/submarine.html   (3216 words)

  
 Directory of links to all things military.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The purpose of these submarines is to enable the Israel Navy to meet all the tasks faced in the Mediterranean Sea in the 21st century.
According to some reports the submarines may be capable of carrying nuclear-armed Popeye Turbo cruise missiles, with a goal of deterring an enemy from trying to take out its nuclear weapons with a surprise attack.
The German Type 209 diesel electric submarine is the most popular export-sales submarine in the world, and sales continue as smaller nations modernize their aging fleets.
www.worldnewsstand.net /2001/military/No14.htm   (702 words)

  
 Submarine - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The wreck of the Titanic was explored by such a vehicle, as well as a manned vessel.
The Soviet Union suffered the loss of at least four submarines during this period: K-129 was lost in 1968, K-8 in 1970, K-219 in 1986, and Komsomolets in 1989 (which held a depth record among the military submarines - 1000m).
A number of films have been inspired by the danger, drama and claustrophobia of being on a submarine, and the suspense of the cat and mouse game of submarine warfare.
encyclopedia.learnthis.info /s/su/submarine.html   (2736 words)

  
 First new sub ‘numbered’   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The first of three new German-built submarines for the South African Navy was ‘christened’ in Kiel this week by Ruth Mompati, who is mayor of the little town of Vryburg in the North West Province.
The type 209 submarine displaces 1,454 tonnes and is 62m in length and is capable of a speed of 10 knots surfaced and 21.5kn underwater.
She carries a crew of thirty and is conventionally armed with eight 21-inch torpedo tubes and carried 14 torpedoes.
www.ports.co.za /navalnews/article_2004_06_16_0835.html   (129 words)

  
 Inetrnational and Professional media about the Dolphin submarines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The new submarines were constructed over a number of years at shipyards in Germany, in accordance with specific plans formulated in conjunction with the Israel Navy.
Submarines provide protection and early warning, but it all depends on how many submarines you have." According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, the first submarine is currently undergoing operational tests in the North Sea between Germany and Britain and is expected to be operational by early next year.
Israel's new submarine arriving in port The arrival at Haifa Naval Base last month of the Dolphin, the first of Israel's three new German-built submarines, is being heralded as the dawn of a new era for the Israeli navy.
www.dolphin.org.il /press   (14782 words)

  
 Dolphin
The detection that the submarines were equipped with two types of torpedo tubes (533mm and 650mm respectively) fueled speculation that the submarine might have a possible nuclear role, given that 533mm torpedo tubes would have been sufficient for the weaponry that was to be installed on board.
It was later clarified that while Israel did have an interest in additional submarines, given the financial burden associated with such a deal for Israel, Washington or Germany, only technical negotiations were being conducted with HDW, and that as a result, neither a formal nor preliminary request for any export license had been issued.
The German Green party, however, who had originally opposed the delivery of the first three dolphin submarines, demanded that, in the future, additional submarines could only be delivered to Israel on the basis of a binding assurance that they would not be used as nuclear weapons platforms.
www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/world/israel/dolphin.htm   (1142 words)

  
 Type 209 submarine -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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The design of this submarine was initially based on those built for the
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www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/ty/type_209_submarine.htm   (784 words)

  
 Type 209 submarine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
That contractwas the first of many for what the German Ministry of Defence designated "Type 209" and became the most frequently constructednon-nuclear submarine class of the West.
Thevarious modifications of the Type 209 are known by their (rounded off) displacement; see the table below for examples.
The Type 209 will begin to be replaced by the new Type 212submarine after it enters service with the German navy in September 2003 and with theItalian navy in October 2004.
www.therfcc.org /type-209-submarine-63019.html   (456 words)

  
 THE WORLD OF TYPE 209 SUB
to equip the larger submarine, partly by doubling the equipment,e.g.
One of the constant aims in the continued development of the submarine was the reduction
Type 209 submarines would also benefit from new technologies that have been implemented for
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A Stirling section is currently under development for the Type 209 submarine.
A considerable number of Type 209 submarines have been sold throughout the world, and many are soon due for upgrades.
Kockums in Karlskrona is building the stern sections of the German-designed Type 209 submarine in connection with the major South African submarine contract.
www.kockums.se /News/oldnews/newslettermain.html   (363 words)

  
 Endnotes3: Submarine and Peacekeeping
Nuclear submarines have intakes on their bottoms that supply water to their reactor cooling systems.
For example, if a periscope extends twenty feet above the conning tower of a submarine, then the total height of the submarine from keel to the top of the periscope may be as much as seventy feet.
In order to have enough depth under the submarine to safely operate it, a submarine may be restricted to waters of one hundred feet or more.
www.jmss.org /2000/endnotes3.html   (1534 words)

  
 Houston partcipates in exercise with Korean submarine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Type 209 diesel submarine was purchased from Germany in 1992 and has become the core of the growing ROKN submarine force.
It was an excellent time for both sides to discover what submarine life on the other side is like, as well as a chance to exchange ideas and thoughts.
The participants perfected their submarine warfare skills by emphasizing their differences, but also learned to appreciate the things that all members of any "Silent Service" share.
www.c7f.navy.mil /news/2000/08/10.html   (770 words)

  
 Dutch Submarines: The export submarine Moray
The committee stated that she favoured the German 209 submarine, although it had some problems, like not being divided in enough watertight compartments.
In Apr 2000 it is reported that According to the newest rumours the submarine deal between the Dutch RDM shipyard and Egypt is off.
The submarines are designed by the Dutch RDM but will be built in the United States so that Egypt can pay for them in U.S. military aid.
www.dutchsubmarines.com /export/export_moray.htm   (2532 words)

  
 German HDW: US not be Able to Sell Submarines to Taiwan
Germany's largest shipbuilding Corp. HDW on June 19 expressed to local media that the United States will not be able to sell submarines to Taiwan through HDW because German laws do not permit such deal.
HDW chairman says that "it is impossible" to sell 209-type submarine to Taiwan as German laws do not allow any sale of military equipment to war-danger countries or regions, Taiwan belongs to such a region.
America had stopped manufacture of this type of conventional submarines 40 years ago.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/news/704008/posts   (913 words)

  
 Surface Forces  Argentine submarine operations StrategyPage.com
Santa Fe was a ex-USN Guppy type and was attacked and crippled at Grytviken while attempting to land reinforcements.
Her sister ship by this time was a spare parts resource and was not sea worthy, though the British could not be certain of this at the time.
The modern Type 209/1200 submarine San Luis was much more of a threat and indeed fired six torpedo's in attacks on at least 2 British ships during the conflict.
www.strategypage.com /messageboards/messages/8-1507.asp   (907 words)

  
 Submarines - Israel
Israel Acquires New Submarine Howard Diamond Arms Control Today July/August 1999 -- The Dolphin has 10 torpedo tubes (six 533-millimeter and four 650-millimeter) and can carry surface-to-surface missiles or torpedoes.
Swimming with the Dolphins By Yossi Melman Haaretz Tuesday, June 9, 1998 Israel's new Dolphin submarines, built in Germany, will add a new dimension to the nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
Dolphin class (February 4, 1998) (74 K) - The Israeli Navy's latest submarine, the Dolphin class Leviathan conducted her first see trials from the German Thyssen Nordseewerke shipyard last week.
fas.org /nuke/guide/israel/sub   (848 words)

  
 Submarine Gifts from the Submarine Store - Your one-stop shop for submarine memorabilia
Your one stop shop for all types of submarine merchandise.
This information is for the exclusive use of the Submarine Store.
Each calendar purchased assists either the US Submarine Veterans of WW2 or the United States Submarine Veterans organizations.
www.submarinestore.com   (219 words)

  
 DEFEXPO 2004 - Part 4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The small 1,350 tonne corvette packs a massive surface to surface punch with 16 Zvezda 3M24E Uran AsHMs.
Currently, these corvettes carry MATCH (Multi Role Anti Submarine Torpedo Carrying Helicopter) Chetak helicopters for the ASW role but are soon to be equipped with the naval Dhruv helicopter which will replace the former.
Type 209 HDW Submarine built by Mazagon Docks Ltd. (MDL).
www.acig.org /artman/publish/article_419.shtml   (601 words)

  
 Submarine Warriors Return From Operation Iraq Freedom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The submarine’s commanding officer, CDR Duane R. Ashton, and his crew left 6 December for a six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
They are the most courageous young men I have ever met.
In addition to participating in coalition exercises, including Tandem Thrust, the submarine’s crew paid a visit to Brisbane, Australia.
www.chinfo.navy.mil /navpalib/cno/n87/usw/issue_19/iraqifree_f.htm   (166 words)

  
 Haze Gray & Underway Photo Feature: Republic of Korea Navy visits Vancouver
A group of models on display aboard one of the ships.
The model at center is a Type 209 submarine (of which the ROK has a total of 9 built or ordered); the model at right is the submarine rescue ship Cheonghaejin (ARS 21).
A model of the destroyer Kwanggaeto (DD 971).
www.hazegray.org /features/rok   (285 words)

  
 Naval Technology - Negative Plate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sunlight - Germanos S.A. Negative plate for 209 type Submarine cell.
This image is to illustrate the Sunlight - Germanos S.A. company profile.
Copyright 2004 SPG Media Limited a subsidiary of SPG Media Group PLC
www.naval-technology.com /contractors/electrical/sunlight/sunlight3.html   (46 words)

  
 Type 209 submarine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Type 209 submarine
Type 209 submarine
article at Free Euro Online Encyclopedia
It uses material from the wikipedia article Type 209 submarine.
www.eurofreehost.com /ty/Type_209_submarine.html   (462 words)

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