Name Type 216 Type Submarine Length 90 m | Active None Displacement 4,000 metric tonnes | |
Preceded by Dolphin-class submarineType 212 submarineType 214 submarine | ||
The Type 216 is a submarine design concept announced by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft based on the Type 212/214. It is a larger design targeted to meet the needs of the Australian Collins-class submarine replacement project, also known as SEA 1000, and the needs of other countries possibly including India and Canada. The design is double hulled with two decks, includes a fuel cell, Permasyn motor, and lithium-ion batteries.
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