HHI launches fifth Class 214 submarine

摘要

In June, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Korea launched South Korea's fifth Class 214 submarine, ROKS Yun Bong-gil. The launching ceremony for the diesel-electric submarine (which also has air independent propulsion) was attended by Admiral Hwang Ki-chul, Chief of Naval Operations. The Class 214 submarines have a surfaced displacement of 1,700tonnes and speed (surfaced) of 10.5knots (20knots submerged). The design is based on the Class 212 submarine developed in Germany with AIP and other export-approved systems from that country.