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01 / Overview
Västergötland-class submarine
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull ClassificationType A17
- Submarine Typeattack submarine
- Builder / ShipyardKockums
- Laid Down1983
- Commissioned1987
- Boats in Class4
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement5MOD.5
- Surfaced Displacement1,070 t
- Submerged Displacement1,150 t
- Length48.5 m
- Beam6.1 m
- Draft5.6 m
▣Propulsion6MOD.6
- PropulsionDiesel-Electric
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
- Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)Yes
- Propulsor Typepropeller
- Top Speed (surfaced)11 kn
- Top Speed (submerged)20 kn
◇Diving & Endurance1MOD.1
- Complement (crew)24
◆Armament6MOD.6
- Torpedo Tubes9
- Torpedo Tube Diameter533 mm
- Cruise MissilesNo
- Ballistic Missiles (SLBM)No
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Mine-Laying CapableYes
▤Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
- Bow SonarFAS
⬢Stealth1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- First of Class1987
- Operators2
◎Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed4
- Active3
- Under Construction0
- Planned4
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired1
- Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Production started
- 1988Production ended
- 2005Sale: Singapore (2 units)
39
years in service
1
years in production
4
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Västergötland-class submarineSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |  Singapore | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Submarine propulsion system enabling underwater operation without atmospheric oxygen, typically using stored oxidizer or closed-cycle engines.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
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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