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01 / Overview
Narhvalen-class submarine
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Hull Classificationsingle-hull
- Submarine Typeconventional
- Laid Down1962
- Commissioned1970
- Boats in Class2
◈Displacement5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement419 t
- Submerged Displacement455 t
- Length44.3 m
- Beam4.59 m
- Draft3.8 m
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
- PropulsionDiesel-Electric
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)No
- Shaft Power880 kW
- Top Speed (surfaced)10 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)17 kn
◇Diving & Endurance2MOD.2
- Test Depth100 m
- Complement (crew)22
◆Armament3MOD.3
- Torpedo Tubes8
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- Mine-Laying CapableYes
▤Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1968Production started
- 1970Production ended
58
years in service
2
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Narhvalen-class submarineSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 |  Denmark | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
Laying explosive mines underwater from a submarine.
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