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U209
IOC: 1971
Total Production: 60
Production: 58
Unitary Cost: USD$293 million
Also Known As:
209-110, 209-1200, 209-1300, 209-1400, 209-1400mod, 209-1500, Gur (Turkish Navy) , Tupi (Brazilian Navy)
Origin: Germany
Contractor/s:
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH, MAN Ferrostaal, Nordseewerke GmbH
Description:
Type 209, also known as 209 class or U209, is a diesel-electric powered attack submarine family derived from 205/206 class designed for the German Navy. U209s were targeted at the export market. Class 209 features eight torpedo tubes, full displacement from 1,100 to 1,700 tons, modular design and state-of-the-art equipment. Overall, Class 209 submarines are well suited for the littoral and open ocean environment.
To date, 60 U209 boats have been sold to 14 international Navies. Due to this, Class 209 is the benchmark in modern submarine shipbuilding. The First ship was ordered by the Greek Navy with its construction starting in 1967 and commissioning in 1971. The last U209 submarine would be commissioned by the Portuguese Navy by 2010.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 30
Number of Weapons: 16
Dimensions: Length 61 m
Weights: Max Weight 1,400 t
Performance: Top Speed 11 mps (21 kt)
Power: Power 2,400 shp
Other: Torpedo Tubes 8
Family Members:
Class 209 PN
Related Equipment
Derived from:
U206A
Torpedoes:
DM2A3 (16) , Tigerfish (14)
Applications
Dolphin
U209 - Contracts, Orders & Sales
U209 submarine (3) and Fast Patrol Warship Boat (1); items: 4; transferred from Germany to Turkey in 2006
Items: 4
Delivery
Items
01 Nov 2006
1
22 Jun 2006
1
21 Apr 2006
1
Submarine Kl. 209 Type 1400; items: 2; transferred from Germany to South Africa in 2005 and 2006
Items: 2
Delivery
Items
2006
1
2005
1
U209; items: 1; transferred from Germany to Turkey in 1994
Items: 1
U209; items: 3; transferred from Germany to South Korea between 1992 and 1994
Items: 3
Delivery
Items
1994
1
1993
1
1992
1
U209; items: 1; transferred from Germany to India in 1992
Items: 1
News
Thales to Provide S-Cube Sonar suite to Ecuadorian 209-Class Submarines
Ecuadorian Navy to Modernize its Two Type 209 Submarines
South African Navy Takes Delivery of Third U209 Class Submarine
Brazilian Navy Tupi and Tukina-Class Submarines to Get New Combat Systems
FMS: Brazil Wants Submarine Integrated Combat Systems
South African Navy Christens a New Corvette and a New Submarine
Operators
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Argentina / 1
Brazil / 5
Chile / 2
Colombia / 2
Ecuador / 2
Greece / 8
India / 4
Indonesia / 2
Peru / 4
South Africa / 3
South Korea / 9
Turkey / 14
Venezuela / 2
Ships
Salta
Commissioning: 1974
S30 Tupi
Commissioning: 1989
S31 Tamoio
Commissioning: 1994
S32 Timbira
Commissioning: 1997
S33 Tapajo
Commissioning: 1999
S34 Tikuna
Commissioning: 2005
S20 Thomson
Commissioning: 1984
S21 Simpson
Commissioning: 1984
S28 Pijao
Commissioning: 1975
S29 Tayrona
Commissioning: 1975
S101 Shyri
Commissioning: 1977
S102 Huancavilca
Commissioning: 1978
S110 Glavkos
Commissioning: 1971
S111 Nereus
Commissioning: 1972
S112 Triton
Commissioning: 1972
S113 Proteus
Commissioning: 1972
S116 Poseidon
Commissioning: 1979
S117 Amfrititi
Commissioning: 1979
S118 Okeanos
Commissioning: 1979
S119 Pontos
Commissioning: 1980
S44 Shishumar
Commissioning: 1986
S45 Shankush
Commissioning: 1986
S46 Shalki
Commissioning: 1992
S47 Shankul
Commissioning: 1994
Cakra
Commissioning: 1981
Manggala
Commissioning: 1981
SS 31 Casma
Commissioning: 1980
SS 32 Antofagasta
Commissioning: 1980
SS 33 Pisagua
Commissioning: 1982
SS 34 Chipana
Commissioning: 1983
S102 SAS Charlotte Maxeke
Commissioning: November 2006
S103 SAS Queen Modjadji
Commissioning: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Choi Museon
Commissioning: 1996
Jang Bogo
Commissioning: 1993
Jeong Un
Commissioning: 1998
Lee Chun
Commissioning: 1994
Lee Eokgi
Commissioning: 2001
Lee Jongmu
Commissioning: 1996
Lee Sunsin
Commissioning: 2000
Na Daeyong
Commissioning: 2000
Park Wi
Commissioning: 1996
S347 Atilay
Commissioning: 1975
S348 Saldiray
Commissioning: 1975
S349 Batiray
Commissioning: 1978
S350 Yildiray
Commissioning: 1981
S351 Doganay
Commissioning: 1985
S352 Dolunay
Commissioning: 1989
S353 Preveze
Commissioning: 1994
S354 Sakarya
Commissioning: 1996
S355 18 Mart
Commissioning: 1998
S356 Anafartlar
Commissioning: 1999
S357 Gur
Commissioning: 2003
S358 Canakkale
S359
S360
Caribe
Commissioning: 1977
Sabalo
Commissioning: 1976
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)
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