Türkiye develops submarine for amphibious operations PHOTO

Turkish shipbuilding company Dearsan has unveiled unique submarine solutions, including a double-pressure hull submarine for amphibious operations and a small special operations submarine that also comes in a XLUUV variant.

“The Dearsan LCSUB (landing craft submarine) is designed to support amphibious operations by taking aboard 60 Marines and delivering them undetected to shore. The submarine is also capable of monitoring, detecting, and gathering intelligence on the amphibious operations area,” Caliber.Az reports, citing Naval News.

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According to information provided by officials at the Dearsan booth, the submarine has two pressure hulls, just like the Typhoon-class submarines. Although the submarine is in the design phase, development is still underway, and CONOPS have not yet been defined, it could be used on large amphibious ships with a pool, such as the TCG Anadolu, given the size and range of the boat.

LCSUB is expected to have high manoeuvring capability in shallow waters and be capable to enter restricted waters and littoral areas undetected. It’s capable to operate independently or as part of a group.

It will be equipped with a navigation and manoeuvring system for safe navigation surfaced and underwater. The boat will also have damage control, stability and trim control, platform control and management systems.

LCSUB Specifications:

• Length: 29.9 m
• Beam: 5.2 m
• Height: 4.65 m
• Displacement: 180 tons
• Crew: 5 + 8
• Marines: 60
• Propulsion System: Electric