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SUBMARINE "GAL" TYPE
The Israel Navy has been
operating the "GAL" type submarines since the 80's. They were
built in the 70's at the Vickers shipyard in the U.K, based on German
blueprints.
The GAL submarines are
small and sophisticated. Their small dimensions make it difficult
for detection. These subs went through a series of modernization
and modification programs in the late 80's, which would enable effective
operation of the subs well into the 21st century. The GAL subs are
currently in active service by the Israel Navy.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
General
Characteristics:
Small sonar signature.
Shallow water operation.
Low periscopic depth.
Very low noise level signature.
Multi purpose torpedo tubes (torpedo, missile mines…)
Small Crew size (23).
Simple to operate.
Long submerge endurance.
Upgraded and backed by I.N Know-how.
Training and simulation facilities.
Manufactured by Vickers Ltd., Barrow U.K.
Dimensions:
Overall Length
48.5M
Pressure Hull Length 32M
Pressure Hull Diameter 4.8M
Overall Height 8.8M
Displacement:
Surface Displacement
540 tons
Submerged Displacement 600 tons
Speed:
Snorting Speed
9 knots (Max)
Surface Speed 11 knots (Max)
Submerged Speed
17 knots (Max)
Operational
Ranges:
At 6 Knots
SOA 2,500 N.M.
At 11 Knots SOA 1,800 N.M.
Indiscreation
Rate:
At 6 Knots SOA 30%
Edurance:
80% discharge at
max. speed 45 minutes
80% discharge at 3.5 knots 30 hours
Propulsion
& Electric System:
1 Propeller
1 Propulsion Motor - 1320 kw at 290 rpm
· Double armature, electrical and mechanically separated
2 Diesel Generator Sets
· MTU 12V 493 AZ 80
· Output power - 405 kw each
3 Batteries Sets - 120 cells each
Damage
Control:
Fire Extinguishing
System
Hydrazine System for Emergency Surfacing
Weapon
Systems:
Weapon Control
Systems
8 Multi purpose Tubes (21 inch)
Swim-out torpedoes
Space for 2 reloads weapon
Detection:
Atlas Electronic
C.S.U - 3 - Passive Panoramic Sonar
Atlas Electronic IC-80 - Intercept Sonar
EDO
Navigation:
Kelvin 1006 I Band
Radar
Magnavox Submarine Type - SatNav System
G.P.S Receiver
Litef PL - 41 Platform
Backup Anschuts 6 Gyro
EM log
Communication:
HF, VHF, HVHF,
UHF & U.W.T Transceivers.
Periscopes:
Kollmorgen
Type 901-
Double Ocular Attack Periscope Locally Operated
Kollmorgen Type 902-
Double Ocular Search Periscope (Optic, Video Etc.)
Accommodations:
Entire vessel is air-conditioned.
Captain, officers and crew separate quarters.
Fully equipped galley, cooking and refrigeration.
Wash-basin and toilets.
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