S1000-class submarines

The S1000-class submarines are a joint development by Russia and Italy. It is said to be an advanced version of the Amur-class submarine of Rubin Design Bureau. The joint development is between Rubin Design Bureau of Russia and Fincantieri of Italy.

Illustration of S1000
Class overview
Name: S1000
Builders:
Preceded by: Amur class submarine (proposed)
General characteristics
Type: Submarine
Displacement: 1,100 tons (submerged)
Length: 56.20 m (184 ft 5 in)
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, batteries, and AIP
Speed: >14 knots (26 km/h) (submerged)
Range: 3,000 nmi (5,600 km) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h) (submerged)
Test depth: >250 metres (820 ft)
Complement: 16
Sensors and
processing systems:
  • 5 Multifunction CMS Consoles
  • Integrating sensors and navigation
  • 1 Passive/Active Sonar Suite (Conformal Array, Intercept Array, Mine Avoidance, ONA)
  • Integrated Navigation System
Electronic warfare
& decoys:		 Torpedo Countermeasures System (Emulator/Decoy)
Armament:
  • 6 forward torpedo tubes (Push-Out Type) with capability to manage a combination of up to 6 + 8:
  • 21 in (533 mm) wire-guided torpedoes
  • Antiship/strike missiles

History

It was reported in 2005 that Fincantieri of Italy had entered into a partnership with Russia's Rubin Design Bureau to design a new diesel-electric submarine based on the Russian Amur-class submarine and featuring air independent propulsion (AIP) technology. In October 2006 at the Euronaval international arms show in France, Russia and Italy presented a mock-up model of a new-generation diesel submarine called S1000.[1]

In July 2014 it was reported[2] that Fincantieri requested indefinite postponement of the project, citing political situation resulting from Russia's involvement in Ukraine crisis.

Design

The submarine is designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, reconnaissance missions, and transportation of up to 12 troops. It is 56.2 metres (184 ft 5 in) long, has a top speed of 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph) and is equipped with a new fuel cell-powered AIP system developed by an Italian firm.

Designed primarily for exports to third countries, the new submarine will feature an impressive array of weaponry, including Italian heavyweight, wire-guided Black Shark torpedoes and the Russian Club-S cruise missile system capable of hitting underwater, surface and land targets.[1]

Exports

Both Fincantieri and Rubin gave a joint presentation to the Indian Navy offering to build six S1000 boats for $8.1 billion[3] for its Project 75I-class submarine programme. [4] The other contenders for the project include the Scorpène class of France, the Type 214 submarine of Germany and the Amur class itself from Russia.[5][6]

See also

References
  1. RIA Novosti (25 October 2006). "Russia, Italy present new diesel submarine at Euronaval 2006". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  2. "Russian-Italian submarine project suspended"
  3. "project 75i".
  4. Sources mentioned in. "Submarine Proliferation: Italy Export Behavior". Various. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  5. "Russia to offer Amur Class subs for Indian Navy's next submarine tender". The Information Company. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  6. "Project-75A / Project-75I / Project 76". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
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