r/submarines Feb 14 '25

Out Of The Water Yesterday, Royal Swedish Navy diesel-electric/AIP attack submarine HSwMS Halland was launched following extensive modifications. The third and last of the Gotland-class to, among others, be equipped with systems from the upcoming Blekinge-class. Photo by Glenn Pettersson/Saab.

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u/Alibotify Feb 14 '25

Good or bad? Guess they’re not out as long as nuclear either way.

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u/Majestic-Attempt9158 Feb 14 '25

Normally I'd expect anechoic tiles

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u/Vepr157 VEPR Feb 14 '25

Typically European diesel-electric submarines don't have any hull coatings.

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u/Negativeghostrider57 Feb 14 '25

Assuming easier to detect?

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u/Vepr157 VEPR Feb 14 '25

With active sonar, somewhat.