Type 041 Submarine - S20

S20

At IDEX-2013, China revealed a scaled-down version of Type 041 submarine designated as S20, specially intended for export. The main difference between S20 and Type 041 is that the AIP system on the original Type 041 is deleted, but can be available and easily integrated due to modular design of S20, if potential customers choose to purchase AIP systems separately. Due to its modular design, a variety of sensors and weapons can also be easily adopted up on customers' requests. Specifications of S20:

• Structure: double hulled
• Length: 66 meter
• Beam: 8 meter
• Draft: 8.2 meter
• Surface displacement: 1850 tons
• Submerged displacement: 2300 tons
• Maximum speed: 18 knots
• Cruise speed: 16 knots
• Range: 8000 nm @ 16 kts
• Endurance: 60 days
• Crew: 38 total
• Maximum depth: 300 meters