Shortfin Barracuda conventional variant

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DCNS submitted a conventionally powered diesel-electric variation to the design – named the Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A – to the competitive evaluation process (CEP) phase of Australia'sCollins-class submarine replacement. "While exact details remain confidential, DCNS can confirm the Shortfin Barracuda is over 90 metres in length and displaces more than 4,000 tons when dived," said Sean Costello, CEO DCNS Australia.[14] DCNS was chosen by the Australian Government on 26 April 2016 to build twelve of the Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A variant at a projected AUD$50 billion. Much of the works will be undertaken at ASC Pty Ltd in Adelaide, South Australia.[15][16] Construction is expected to begin in 2020 or 2021

Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A

Class overview
Name: Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A
Builders: DCNS
Operators:
Royal Australian Navy
Preceded by: Collins class
In commission: Approx. 2030–2070 (planned)
Planned: 12
Building: 0
Completed: 0
General characteristics
Type: Diesel-electric attack submarine
Displacement: over 4,000 t submerged
Length: 97 m (318 ft)
Propulsion:
  • 7 MW (9,400 hp) permanent magnet motor
  • 4 diesel alternators
Range: 18,000 nm
Endurance: 90 days submerged
Complement: 60+12 special forces
Armament:
8 533mm torpedo tubes

Payload: 28 torpedoes mix of: Mk 48 torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles or Mk III Stonefish mines
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Barracuda-class_submarine
 
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