According to the assurances of the Swedish company Saab, they presented the development of the world's most advanced submarine operating on the principle of "invisible". In this mode, the submarine A62 is almost impossible to track on the radar. The special type compartment allows special purpose divers to easily leave the submarine, as well as to return back, being under water.
Saab has signed a billion-dollar contract for the production of two such submarines for the Swedish military structures. The modernization of two submarines of the Gotland type is also carried out. Serial production of A26 is planned for 2022, and the final stage should end in 2024, according to the Daily Mail newspaper.
About Saab
This Swedish aircraft manufacturing and aerospace company previously engaged in the manufacture of aircraft. Work with submarines, she began recently. Saab was founded before World War II.
Known characteristics invisible
Submarine A26, whose length is 63 meters and width - 6.4 meters, can operate in standard mode for 45 days or work without the possibility of obtaining oxygen for 18 days. The total displacement of the submarine is 1900 tons, it can sink to a depth of 200 meters. The crew is 26 people.
The principle of operation of the engine submarines - diesel-electric. On submarines installed air-independent propulsion systems, reducing visibility for enemy radar devices.
Saab notes a modular design that makes it easier and cheaper to make any further changes to the submarine.
The naval shipyard Saab, located in Karlskrona, plans to upgrade the submarines of the types Gotland and Upland. For this, the latest combat equipment and the Stirling system will be used. Standard periscopes will be replaced by unique masts, equipped with additional cameras and functional sensors. Updated submarines of the Gotland type will be handed over to customers as early as next year.
