Yuan Class AIP & Kilo Submarine Thread

[Blitzo]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

3,400 tons for submerged seems a bit on the light side too, given what we've heard and what we've seen with the Yuans, where the PLAN seem more interested in heavier long endurance SSKs.

And there's the whole fact that the entire submarine is basically a rehash of soryu.

 

[Jeff Head]

PLAN Type 041 Yuan Class D/E AIP Submarine Thread

I did not know if these three pics had been seen yet in this higher resolution. So here they are, three of the new variety Yuan class.

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[asif iqbal]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

Interesting new submarine

 

[AssassinsMace]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

Here are some close-ups but still obstructed somewhat.

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[AeroEngineer]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

Here are some close-ups but still obstructed somewhat.

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She is one BIG sub !!

 

[Jeff Head]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

Now that, is a very good, detailed pic of the new Yuan variant. Look forward to having one that good from the side and the aft.

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[bandaidwacker87]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

Anyone know how many Yuan's there are? Hull #'s? Etc?

 

[Jeff Head]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

Anyone know how many Yuan's there are? Hull #'s? Etc?

This question gets asked every so often.

Best answer to date, provided by knowledgeable members of the forum (tphuang, Forbin, etc) is twelve boats active, pennants 330 - 341.

This new one we are seeing would be number 13. They also have 13 Songs and 12 Kilos.

 

[Equation]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

Now that, is a very good, detailed pic of the new Yuan variant. Look forward to having one that good from the side and the aft.

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Ok Jeff, stupid question here. Why are there so many safety nets around during construction of submarines? I'm sure these nets are also fire proof at least during welding as well?

 

[Jeff Head]

Re: PLAN submarines Thread II

Ok Jeff, stupid question here. Why are there so many safety nets around during construction of submarines? I'm sure these nets are also fire proof at least during welding as well?

Well, to hazard a guess, looking at where they are located, they are simply there to help keep people/workers safe. To keep them and their tools from falling off the platforms onto the sub or into the water when they are working.