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REPUBLIC OF KOREA NAVY (SOUTH KOREA)

SUBMARINES

TOLGORAE midget submarines (1985-1991)

Name No Builder Laid down Launched Comp Fate
돌고래 051 [Tolgorae 051] 051 Hyundai, Ulsan   2.4.1983 1.3.1985 stricken 12.2003
돌고래 052 [Tolgorae 052] 052 Hyundai, Ulsan   15.12.1989 8.11.1990 stricken 6.2016
돌고래 053 [Tolgorae 053 053 Hyundai, Ulsan   30.8.1991 12.12.1991 stricken 6.2016
  

Displacement standard, t

 

Displacement normal, t

150 / 175

Length, m

 

Breadth, m

 

Draught, m

 

No of shafts

1

Machinery

1 diesel-generator, 1 electric motor

Power, h. p.

 

Max speed, kts

9 / 6

Fuel, t

diesel oil

Endurance, nm(kts)

 

Armament

2 - 533 TT (bow, 2)

Electronic equipment

STN Atlas sonar suite

Complement

6 + 8 combat swimmers

Diving depth operational, m 100?

Project history: Reportedly the first was delivered in 1983, the second in 1988. May not be assigned to the ROKN proper. Photos show a broad hull, a bulbous bow sonar installation, and a small sail incorporating a folding snorkel mast. There is a single periscope. Are supported by the tender Dadohae (ASL 50).

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

1985

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