The Sokol
Class is a version of the German Type 205 submarine customised for use
by the Royal Norwegian Navy.
The Kobben class submarines are able to operate
all over the world. They are equipped with modern NATO command and
communication and fire control systems.
They are mainly used by German, Danish and South
America`s navies.
The Kobben class submarines were built in Rheinstahl-Nordseewerke
shipyard in Emden, Germany, in 1964 - 67. In 1990 - 1992 they were
fully modernised and upfitted to the most recent NATO standards.
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SOKOL CLASS Specifications |
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Country of Manufacture |
Germany |
|
Number in Service |
5 |
|
Crew |
24 |
|
Armament |
8 x 533mm torpedoes |
|
Length |
47m |
|
Beam |
4.7m |
|
Draught |
3.8m |
|
Displacement |
485 tonnes submerged |
|
Powerplant |
2 x MTU 1100 diesel engines, 1 x 1,700HP
electric |
|
Performance |
Speed 17 knots submerged –
range 141nm at 6 knots |
|
First of Class |
1964 |
