독일 해군의 U32(S 182) 잠수함이 4월 20일 Emden 소재 ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems 조선소를 출발해 최종 해상시험에 돌입했다고 회사측이 4월 24일 발표했다.

오는 7월까지 계속될 해상시험은 노르웨이 남부 해상의 심해와 발틱해의 연안에서 진행되며, 테스트를 마친 7월 말 경 독일 해군에 인도될 계획이다.

독일 해군은 212A급 잠수함 4척을 발주했으며, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems 社의 계열사들인 Kiel 소재 HDW社 U31과 U33을, 엠덴 소재 노르트시베르크社가 U32와 U34의 건조를 담당하고 있으며 2006년까지 모두 인도될 예정이다.

독일 해군이 발주한 U212A급 잠수함은 연료전지와 AIP 시스템을 탑재하고 있다.

해상시험중 연안에서는 잠수함의 조종특성과 선체구조결함여부가 면밀히 조사되며, 심해에서의 해상시험중에는 각종 센서와 무기시스템 및 유도시스템 등이 테스트될 계획이다.

Main Features
Length ca. 56 m
Pressure chamber Ø ca. 7/5,6 m
Displacement ca. 1400 t
Crew 27
Transmission drive Diesel - electric / Fuel cell unit


1. http://www.thyssenkrupp-tech.com/en2/archiv/pm200405.html

The "U32" submarine left the shipyard in Emden on 20th April 2005 for its final sea-testing phase. Extensive tests will be carried out until July 2005 in the deep water on the South Norwegian coast (Skagerrak) and in different shallow water regions of the Baltic Sea. After the tests have been completed, the "U32" will be handed over to the German Navy in July 2005 as scheduled.

The overall order comprises of a total of four units of the submarine class 212A, which are being collectively built and tested for the German Navy at Nordseewerke in Emden and at HDW in Kiel within the framework of the ARGE U212. Two of these state-of-the-art, non-nuclear submarines with combustible fuel cells "U31" and "U33" will be constructed, put into operation and tested in different sea regions at HDW in Kiel, while the other two units, “U32” and “U34” undergo the same program at Nordseewerke in Emden. Delivery of the four submarines is planned for 2005/2006.

The two ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems shipyards currently have a total of four submarines being tested at sea in the Skagerrak. In addition to the "U31" and "32", the submarines “PAPANIKOLIS” ? submarine class 214 for the Greek Navy ? and the "S 101" ? submarine class 209/1400mod for the South African Navy ? are also being put through their paces. Just like class 212 A, the 214 possesses a combustible fuel cell, and with over 60 constructed submarines the class 209 with diesel-electric drive is the most successful submarine class of the last 30 years.

The submarine construction in both shipyards can only be compared with production in space technology, as modern submarines are technologically extremely complicated and are exposed to special pressures while in operation, especially when submerging.

The sea trials also include shallow-water tests, where the handling of the submarine and consequently the shipping technology are mainly under the microscope. The second big test is the deep-water test, where the sensors as well as the weapons and guidance systems are tested.

Information for the editorial department:
We would be pleased to send you the latest photos of submarine classes 212A, 214 and 209 during sea tests in a 300-dpi resolution. Please contact Juergen.Rohweder@hdw.de.


ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems ?a company of ThyssenKrupp Technologies ? is the managing division of the new shipyard alliance formed by the merger of ThyssenKrupp Werften and HDW. With its major shareholdings Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Kiel, Nobiskrug, Rendsburg, Nordseewerke, Emden, Blohm + Voss, Hamburg, Blohm + Voss Repair, Hamburg, Kockums, Sweden and Hellenic Shipyards, Greece, the new shipyard alliance is represented in seven locations throughout Europe.

The know-how and the competence of all the companies of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has been summarised into three organisation units. The product sectors naval surface ships, mega yachts and merchant vessels are conducted by the Surface Vessel Division. The Submarine Division comprises the activities of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in the sector of submarines. All repair services will be conducted and coordinated by the Repair Group Hamburg.