S-80: A Sub, for Spain, to Sail Out on the Main
Nov 09, 2011 12:31 EST
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MoU with Lockheed Martin; 2-year delay. (Nov 7/11)
The CIM-2000 Scorpene class diesel-electric attack submarine partnership marked an important step for Spain’s Navantia, as it joined with France’s DCNS to enter the global submarine market. Scorpene is an advanced SSK design, and can be upgraded to AIM-2000 configuration by adding MESMA Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems alongside their diesel-electric drives.
Now Navantia is building on that base of expertise, to field its own S-80 design for the Spanish Armada. Spain’s new submarines will be larger boats with AIP systems as standard gear, as well as other important modifications. This article will cover the S-80 submarines’ capabilities and associated key events and contracts – including sub-contracts to American, British, and Italian firms…
- S-80 Submarines: Program & Schedule
- S-80 Submarines: Contracts & Events [updated]
- S-80 Stats
- Additional Readings & Sources
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