The Invincible-class submarines, formally classified as the Type 218SG submarines, is a class of conventionally-powered attack submarines, ordered by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) from German-based naval conglomerate ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). The Type 218SG is an extensively-customised derivative of the export-oriented Type 214 submarine, with specific design characteristics. The German-manufactured fleet of four Type-218 submarines will bolster the Republic of Singapore Navy's capabilities as a strategic country in the Indo-Pacific. John Hill July 21, 2023.. The submarines, also known as Type-218s, will replace the RSN's current Archer-class and Challenger-class submarines that were built in the 1960s.
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According to H I Sutton's World Submarines Covert Shores Recognition Guide, the Type 218SG's design make use of TKMS experience gained with the Type 214, Type 216 and Dolphin 2 classes.The X rudder configuration will allow operation in shallow littoral waters. Special Forces operations are a major feature of the Type 218SG design, with an Horizontal Multi-Purpose Lock (HMPL) located at the. The contract for building first two submarines was awarded to TKMS in 2013, followed by an additional contract for acquiring two more vessels in 2017. Last month, TKMS launched the second and third Type 218SG submarines that were named 'Impeccable' and 'Illustrious', respectively. The "Impeccable" and the "Illustrious" are the second and third boats in a series of four Type 218SG submarines ordered by the Republic of Singapore Navy. They are among the most modern diesel-electric submarines in the world and feature numerous customized solutions and new technologies. They are designed with a low acoustic signature. The Type 218SG vessels retain the design features of Type 214 and Type 212A submarines such as the X rudder layout that will enable the vessel to manoeuvre in shallow littoral waters. The submarine will have an overall length of 70m and a diameter of 6.3m and will have the capacity to accommodate 28 crew members.
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The Type 218SG is one of the biggest boats ever built in Germany by TKMS, a well-known builder of surface ships and submarines which has been awarded more than 160 submarine contracts since 1960. One of the four Invincible (Type 218SG)-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) acquired for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has arrived in the country, and the vessel will be undergoing. The submarines are projected to be delivered from 2021 onwards. In addition to crew training in Germany, the RSN is also developing a Submarine Trainer Suite (STS) to cater to the training needs for crew of the Type 218SG submarines. The STS is currently in the design review phase and will comprise a Command Team Trainer, Steering and Diving. Invincible is the first in a series of four boats of the Type 218SG. The contract for the first two submarines was signed in 2013 and the contract for the second batch in 2017. After handing over the Invincible in 2021, the second submarine is scheduled to be delivered in 2022. The third and fourth submarines are scheduled to follow from 2024.
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A Type 218SG diesel-electric submarine (SSK) destined for service with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has begun its journey home and is expected to arrive in-country by August 2023. Type 218SG is based on the design of the Type 216 concept submarine from Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft. Four submarines were ordered and the lead vessel RSS Invincible was launched in February 2019. The Invincible-class submarine has a length of 70 m, a beam f 6.3 m and a maximum displacement of 2,200 tones.
Named Impeccable and Illustrious, the submarines are the second and third of four customised Type 218SG submarines built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). The German-manufactured fleet of four Type-218 submarines will bolster the Republic of Singapore Navy's capabilities as a strategic country in the Indo-Pacific. John Hill July 21 2023 Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) first Type-218 Invincible-class submarine, the Impeccable, sailing into RSS Singapura - Changi Naval Base.
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At the event, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen's wife, Professor Ivy Ng, launched Invincible, which is the first of four Type 218SG submarines purchased by Singapore to be delivered from 2021. Mr Ong. Measuring 70m in length, the vessel is the first of four new custom-built Type 218SG submarines being procured by Singapore. Set to replace the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) current Archer-class and Challenger-class submarines, Type 218SG vessels offers longer endurance, more firepower and greater weapons-carrying capacity.. Dr Ng said: "These new submarines are the products of years.
