DIAM 57-7-VOL XIE TM 30-324 CHANGE 3 15 April 1983 SUBJECT: DIAM 57-7-VOL XIII (TM 30-324 (U)), JOINT IMAGERY INTERPRE- TATION KEYS STRUCTURE (JIIKS), VOLUME XIII, SUBMARINES. 1. (U) Included herein is revised Volume XIII of the Joint Imagery Interpretation Keys Structure (TM 30-324), Change 3. 2. (U) DIAM 57-7-VOL XIII (TM 30-324), Change 3, dated 15 April 1983, supersedes all previous editions and changes, all of which may be destroyed in accordance with present security procedures.
DIAM 57-7 JOINT IMAGERY INTERPRETATION KEYS STRUCTURE (JIIKS) VOLUME Xliti SUBMARINES 15 APRIL 1983 Prepared by Navai Intelligence Support Center for the Department of Defense Joint Imagery Interpretation Keys Committee.
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xilt FORWARD This publication has been coordinated with representatives of the Department of Defense. Imagery Interpretation Keys Committee (KEYSCOM), composed of members from the Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, and Department of the Air Force. It is authorized by the KEYSCOM in accordance with provisions outlined in DIAM 57-4. The KEYSCOM solicits assistance from all users of this publication. Correspondence directed toward increasing the utility of the keys program or nominating new subject matier may be sent directly to the producer of this manual. Production and maintenance of keys are difficult tasks since keys can quickly become outdated and adequate source materials are often difficult to obtain. Keeping volumes current can be accomplished only by cooperative, community-wide efforts. Therefore, users are requested to be alert for imagery which satisfies any of the following criteria. a. Imagery of significantly better quality than that presented in the volume. b. Imagery of a new item in the same general category, or to fill in gaps in information provided in the volume. c. Imagery displaying a modification of a particular ship or ship class. d. Imagery revealing a new deployment technique or environment, e. Multisensor (color, camouflage detection, thermal infrared, side looking airborne radar (SLAR), laser) coverage of objects or activities, particularly in deployed situations. Imagery should be forwarded with complete identification in accordance with current security regulations to: Commanding Officer Naval Intelligence Support Center 4301 Suitland Road ; Washington, D.C. 20390 SUPERSESSION NOTE: This publication supersedes all previous editions of DIAM 57-7, Volume XIII of 1 October 1977 and all previous keys on this subject. 3 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xilt PROCUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS ARMY All U.S. Army units must submit requests for II Keys to: AG Publications Center 2800 Eastern Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21220 All Il Keys are published in the TM 30 series (i.e., TM 30-316, etc.) and are distributed throughout the regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and National Guard by means of the Pinpoint Distribution System. To receive II Keys through this system, the unit must have established an account with the AG Publi- cations Center following the procedures outlined in AR 310-2. After an account has been established, submission of a completed DA Form 12-34b places the unit on automatic distribution for all 30 series TM’s that will be produced and distributed in the future. To obtain an initial issue, or additional copies of previously produced II Keys on a one-time basis, DA Form 4569 must be used. Volume I of the Joint Imagery Interpretation Keys Structure (JIIKS) (TM 30-326) contains an inven- tory of the II Keys that have been produced by all the services and the DIA. The U.S. Army Intelligence and Threat Analysis Center/Imagery Intelligence Production Division (USAITAC/IIPD) Collateral Publications Catalog lists, by volume, the organization of all the JITKS that have been or will be produced by the Army. NAVY U.S. Navy components will submit requests for IT Keys in accordance with the procedures outlined herein regardless of producing agency. Dissemination of II Keys is based on strict need-to-know to those activities with an established require- ment for the material. The Operating Forces (Afloat Units) of the Navy under the jurisdiction of U&S Commands will request one-time issue of II Keys by submitting a completed DD Form 1348 directly to: Naval Publications and Forms Center 5801 Tabor Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19130 Naval shore activities with an established requirement may correct deficiencies or obtain replacement copies by submitting a completed DD Form 1348 to: Commander Naval Intelligence Command (NIC-05) 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20389
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DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill PROCUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL JOINT STAFF HEADQUARTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES EXTERNAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Requests for additional copies of DIA 57-4, ‘Coordination, Production and Maintenance of the Joint Imagery Interpretation Keys Structure,” or keys (Volumes and Parts) constituting DIAM 57-7, “‘The Joint Imagery Interpretation Keys Structure,” will be sent to: Chairman DOD KEYSCOM, DB-5A Defense Intelligence Agency ' Washington, D.C. 20301 7 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill RECORD OF CHANGES CHANGE NO. AND DATE OF PAGE COUNT VERIFIED DATE OF CHANGE ENTRY BY (SIGNATURE) 9 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Subject Title page FOREWORD PROCUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS RECORD OF CHANGES LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES DISTRIBUTION LIST TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Page No. None 3 (RB) 5 thru 7 (RB) 9 (RB) 11 (RB) 13 (RB) 15, 16 17(RB) PART ONE. INTRODUCTION, INDICES, AND [IDENTIFICATION AIDS CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 1-1 (RB) 2-1 (RB) 2-3 (RB) 2-5 (RB) 2-7 thru 2-11 (RB) 2-13 thru 2-19 (RB) 2-21 (RB) 2-23 (RB) 3-1 thru 3-4 4-1, 4-2 4-3 (RB) 4-5 (RB) 5-1 (RB) 5-3 thru 5-11 (RB) PART TWO. KEYS TO INDIVIDUAL SUBMARINE CLASSES AGOSTA thru ZWAARDVIS 180 unnumbered pages Volume Xilt Effective Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original Original 11 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill DISTRIBUTION LIST U.S. AIMY.. 6. eee ee ce erence tee ee anaes 250 LOSE \ 350 U.S. Air Force... gee ccc ene eee een eens 250 |) 0 250 TF CO 0 50 Stock... ccc cece cee eee ee eee ee ete eee eaten eee 100 1250 13 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD. ......-. cece eee cece tee tee tear e eee eee et cseaecereeenes PROCUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS ... 2.2... 0 eee cee reece rrr reer r tects RECORD OF CHANGES ....... 00 e eee cee eee eter erste rer seen errres LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ... 2.2... e ee cece ree cere e creer rttreee DISTRIBUTION LIST ........ 2 eee eee eect eee t erence terranes TABLE OF CONTENTS.....-.. 0 cece eee e re cet eter tee ee rere ta ere rees LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ........ 00. eee eee cence eee teen see errees PART ONE. INTRODUCTION, INDEXES, AND IDENTIFICATION AIDS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION .........- 2 eee ee eee tere rete rs rtees 1. GENERAL ..........- 0-2 e ee eee eer cee teen ree nner rnc eses 2. BACKGROUND.......-.-..: cree cece r eee terres cette tees 3. CLASSIFICATION ......-.. 200 e eee cere ree teeter rec eeeernee CHAPTER 2. INDEXES AND LISTS... ... 2... 0 eee eee eee reece eter treats Section A. Submarine Classifications. ... 2.0.0.6. eee eee reece teres Section B. Country Code Abbreviations/Country Index ..-...-+--++-+++-- Section C. Alphabetical Index of Submarines by Class ......-.-++----- nee Section D. User Country Index of Submarines ......---- +e e ee ere e eee Section E. Index of Submarines by Classification .......---++ eee ee teeeee Section F. List of Submarines by Pennant/Huli Numbers .........----+-++ Section G. Descending Length Index of Submarines........ ae eee ee eeees Section H. Master Submarine Cross Reference List......-----s+eeeeerees CHAPTER 3. SUBMARINE NOMENCLATURE .........-.-++-> vee ee eeees GENERAL .......+0----eeees OLDER SUBMARINE TYPES ... NEWER SUBMARINE TYPES... TYPICAL RETRACTABLE GEAR ap wor r a er a ee ae ee a ee a a Volume Xilt Il 13 15 17 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 2-1 2-3 2-5 2-9 2-11 2-13 2-21 2-23 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-3 15
Voiume Xill DIAM 57-7 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Page No. CHAPTER 4. SUBMARINE CODING SYSTEM.......-..--- 02 -e eee eee eeeee 4-1 1. CODING SYSTEM .........- 0. eee cee eee eee eee eee enees 4-1 2. OVERALL PROFILE.......... 0... eee eet e rennet teen eeee 4-1 3. SAIL PLACEMENT CODING.........-20- 2c e ee eee ee cence eens 4-1 Section A. Overall Profile (First Digit) ........... eee eee eee eens 4-3 Section B. Sail Placement (Second Digit) ..........---2e eee eee eens 4-5 Section C. Bow Profile (Third Digit). . 0.2.6.2... eee eee eee eee ees 4-5 CHAPTER 5. SUBMARINE CODINGS............ eee eee eee teens 5-1 PART TWO. KEYS TO INDIVIDUAL SUBMARINE CLASSES 16
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure No. Page No. 3-1. Older Submarine Types. .............--0050-- cence ee eee 3-1 3-2. Newer Submarine Types ..........-5 5-0 ec eee eens 3-2 3-3. Typical Retractable Gear... 6... ee eee ee ee eee renee 3-3 17 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 TM 30-324 VOLUME Xill eR eee Ite Raa RE OR ee a vee re er a er PART ONE INTRODUCTION, INDEXES, AND IDENTIFICATION AIDS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xlil CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1. GENERAL The JIIKS, Volume XIII, ‘“‘Submarines” is an encyclopedic compilation of keys consisting of materials presented mainly in the photographic medium to aid the imagery interpreter in recog- nition and identification. Information in this publication is substantially the same as the sub- marine recognition data contained in NWP 12-7-1 (Rev. A), “Recognition Guide to Major Com- batants,’” June 1982. This publication contains two parts. Part One provides various materials to facilitate the recog- nition process—lists, indexes, submarine nomen- elature, and a coding procedure. Part Two provides imagery interpretation keys--photographs, line drawings, silhouettes and recognition features- of the world’s submarines arranged alphabetically by class name. 2. BACKGROUND Identifying submarines is a difficult task because many are similar in appearance. For that reason, the designed identification procedure directs the observer to look at specific features in a prescribed sequence. By assigning a number to specific attributes, the observer cbtains a code number which enables him to locate a group of submarines with similar features. After comparing the unidentified submarine with photographs and line drawings of submarines with the same code (the ‘“‘keys’’), he can identify the class. Chapter 4 describes the coding procedure in detail. 3. CLASSIFICATION Considerable effort has been made to keep this guide unclassified to optimize its usefulness. Some sacrifices were made occasionally in photographic quality and in details of data or characteristics in order to meet the unclassified criterion. For exact information or specific details, the user should consult those publications designed specifically to provide technical information. 1-1 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xiit CHAPTER 2 Indexes and Lists The following indexes and lists are provided to facilitate the identification process: Submarine Classifications - a list of sub- marine classifications and their descrip- tions. (Section A.) Country Code  Abbreviations/Country Index - alphabetic listings by country code and by country name for country code symbols used throughout the publication where brevity is desired. (Section B.) Alphabetical Index of Submarines by Class - an alphabetical listing by class of the world’s submarines along with builder country, user country, and recognition code for each class. (Section C.) User Country Index of Submarines - a grouping of submarine classes by country which is useful in determining an approxi- mate force level or in identifying a submarine class when the user country is known. (Section D.) Index of Submarines by Classification - an arrangement of submarines by classification within which submarine classes are alpha- betically listed along with their user countries. (Section E.) List of Submarines by Pennant/Hull Number - a means for identifying individual submarines within a particular class, or for identifying a unit with a visible pennant or hull number when the unit cannot be properly coded. (Section F.) Descending Length Index of Submarines - a listing of submarine classes by length. (Section G). Master Submarine Cross Reference List - an alphabetical listing of submarines by class with alternate names by which particular classes may be known. (Section H.) 2-1 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xtill SECTION A SUBMARINE CLASSIFICATIONS The classifications for the submarines described in this publication are listed below. The submarines are diesel-electric powered unless otherwise indicated. AGSS Auxiliary Submarine, noncombatant SS Attack Submarine SSA Auxiliary Submarine, noncombatant SSB Ballistic Missile Submarine SSBN Bailistic Missile Submarine, nuclear powered SSG Cruise Missile Submarine SSGN Cruise Missile Submarine, nuclear powered SSN Attack Submarine, nuclear powered SSQ Auxiliary Submarine, communications SSR Radar Picket Submarine SST Training Submarine 2-3 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 AR AS BR BU CA CH cl co cu DA EC COUNTRY Albania Argentina Australia Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Cuba Denmark Ecuador Egypt SECTION B COUNTRY CODE ABBREVIATIONS/COUNTRY INDEX COUNTRY Albania Argentina Australia Brazil Bulgaria Canada China Chile Colombia Cuba Denmark Ecuador Egypt COUNTRY CODE ABBREVIATIONS AL AR AS BR BU CA ci CH co cu DA EC EG France GE Germany, Feb Repb GR Greece 1D indonesia IN tndia (S$ Israel {T Italy JA Japan KN Korea, Demo Peop Repb LY Libya NL Netherlands NO Norway COUNTRY INDEX CODE COUNTRY CODE France Germany, Fed Repb Greece india tadonesia {srael Italy Japan Korea, Demo Peop Repb Libya Netherlands Norway Pakistan FR GE GR IN iD iS IT JA KN LY NL NO PK COUNTRY Peru Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom United States USSR Venezuela Yugoslavia Volume Xili COUNTRY Pakistan Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Turkey Taiwan United Kingdom USSR United States Venezuela Yugoslavia CODE PE PL PO SF SP sw TU UK US UR VE Yo 2-5 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xi! ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF SUBMARINES BY CLASS BUILDER RECOGNITION CLASS CLASSIFICATION COUNTRY USER COUNTRY CODE AGOSTA ss FAR, SP FR, PK, SP 414 ALFA SSN UR UR 111 ARE THUSE ss FR FR 537 ASASHIO ss JA JA 714 BALAO (Type 1) $s us sp 726 BALAO (Type 2) ss us cl 526 BARBEL ss us US 311 BRAVO sst uR UR 311 CHARLIE | SSGN UR UR 123 CHARLIE If SSGN UR UR 133 DAPHNE Ss FR, SP FR, PK, PO, SF, SP 537 OARTER ss us us 224 DELFINEN ss DA DA 545 DELTAI SSBN UR UR 213 DELTAH SSBN UR UR 213 DELTA Itt SSBN UR UR 213 DOLFIIN SS NL NL 523 DOLPHIN AGSS us US 712 DRAKEN ss sw sw 754 OREADNOUGHT SSN UK UK 311 ECHO SSN UR UR 514 ECHO If SSGN UR UR 514 ETHAN ALLEN SSN . us US 21% FOXTROT SS UR CU, IN, LY, UR 625 GAL ss UK {Ss 823 GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN us us 211 GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB SSN us US 311 GOLF ssa UR UR 926 GOLF ft * SSB CH, UR CH, UR 626 GOLF I! SSB UR UR 625 GRAYSBACK ss us us 633 GUPPY fA, it, 1A ss US AR, BR, GR, PE, SP, TU, TW, VE 525 GUPPY Ill 3s us BR, GR, IT, TU 525 GYMNOTE SSB FR FR 227 HAN SSN CH CH - HEROJ Ss vo yo 424 HOTEL tl SS8N UR UR 114 INDIA SSA UR UR 916 SULIETT SSG UR UR 624 KILO ss UR UR - LAFAYETTE SSBN US us 2i1 LE REDOUTABLE SSBN FR FR 311 LIMA SSA ua UR 744 LOS ANGELES SSN us us 311 MING ss CH cH - NACKEN Ss sw sw 274 NARVAL ss FR FR 547 NARWHAL SSN us us 311 NOVEMBER SSK UR uR 112 GBERON ss uk AS, BR, CA, Cl, UK 546 GHiO SSBN us us 311 OSCAR SSGN UR UR 122
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xilt SECTION D USER COUNTRY INDEX OF SUBMARINES USER COUNTRY CLASS USER COUNTRY CLASS CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION ALBANIA GREECE WHISKEY ss GUPPY fA, 11, IIA $s GUPPY Ht ss ARGENTINA TYPE 209 Ss GUPPY IA, 1, HA SS TYPE 209 SS INDIA FOXTROT ss AUSTRALIA OBERON ss INDONESIA TYPE 209 SS BRAZIL WHISKEY ss GUPPY IA, U1, 114 ss GUPPY II Ss ISRAEL OBERON SS GAL ss BULGARIA ITALY ROMEO ss GUPPY II! ss WHISKEY Ss SAURO ss TANG ss CANADA Totti ss OBERON ss JAPAN CHILE ASASHIO ss BALAO (Type 2) ss UZUSHIO SS OBERON Ss YUUSHIO ss CHINA KOREA, DEMO PEOP REPB GOLF 1 - SSB ROMEO Ss HAN SSN WHISKEY Ss MING ss ROMEO SS LIBYA WHISKEY SS FOXTROT COLOMBIA NETHERLANDS TYPE 209 $s DOL FIJN SS ZWAARDVIS ss CUBA FOXTROT $s NORWAY WHISKEY SS TYPE 207 ss DENMARK PAKISTAN DELFINEN ss AGOSTA ss TYPE 205 $s DAPHNE Ss ECUADOR PERU TYPE 209 ss GUPPY IA, II, HA ss TIBURON SS EGYPT TYPE 209 Ss ROMEO SS WHISKEY ss POLAND WHISKEY Ss FRANCE AGOSTA ss PORTUGAL ARETHUSE ss DAPHNE ss DAPHNE SS GYMNOTE SSB SOUTH AFRICA LE REDOUTABLE SSBN DAPHNE Ss NARVAL Ss SNA-72 SSN SPAIN AGOSTA SS GERMANY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC BALAO (Type 1) Ss TYPE 205 SS DAPHNE ss TYPE 206 SS GUPPY tA, 11, HA SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume XI! SECTION E INDEX OF SUBMARINES BY CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION CLASS CLASSIFICATION CLASS USER COUNTRY USER COUNTRY AGSS - AUXILIARY SUBMARINE, NON-COMGATANT SSBN - BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINE, NUCLEAR- DOLPHIN us POWERED DELTA! UR SS - ATTACK SUBMARINE DELTA U UR AGOSTA FR, PK, SP DELTA UR ARETHUSE FR HOTEL Ul uR ASASHIO JA HOTEL Hi UR BALAO (Type 1} sp LAFAYETTE US BALAO (Type 2} ct LE REDOUTABLE FR BARBEL us OHIO us DAPHNE FR, PK, PO, SF, SP RESOLUTION UK DARTER us TYPHOON UR DELFINEN DA YANKEE | UR DOLFIJN NL YANKEE ll UR ORAKEN sw FOXTROT CU, IN, LY, UR SSG - CRUISE MISSILE SUBMARINE GAL Is JULIETT UR GRAYBACK us WHISKEY LONG BIN UR GUPPY 1A, 1, A AR, BR, GR, PE, SP, WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER UR Tu, TW, VE GUPPY Itt BR, GR, tT, Tu SSGN - CRUISE MISSILE SUBMARINE, NUCLEAR- HEROS YO POWERED KILO UR CHARLIE 1 UR MING cH CHARLIE tI UR NACKEN sw ECHO ll UR NARVAL FR OSCAR UR OBERON AS, 88, CA, Cl, UK PAPA UR ROMEO BU, CH, EG, KN, UR SAURO IT SSN - ATTACK SUBMARINE, NUCLEAR-POWERED SAVA vo ALFA u SJOORMEN sw OREADNOUGHT uK SUTJESKA yo ECHO UR TANG (T, TY, US ETHAN ALLEN us TANGO UR GEORGE WASHINGTON us TIBURON FE GLENARD P., LIPSCOMB US TOT! iT HAN cH TYPE 205 DA, GE LOS ANGELES us TYPE 206 GE NARWHAL us TYPE 207 NO NOVEMBER UR TYPE 209 AR, CO, EC, GR, 1D, PERMIT us PE, TU, VE SEAWOLE us UZUSHIO JA SKATE us WHISKEY AL, BU, CH, CU, EG, SKIPJACK us 10, KN, PL, UR SNA-72 FR YUUSHIO JA STURGEON us ZULU IV UR SWIF TSURE UK ZWAARDVIS NL TULLIBEE us VALIANT UK SSA - AUXILIARY SUBMARINE, NON-COMBATANT vicToRi UR INDIA UR VICTOR {I UR LIMA UR VICTOR 11! UR YANKEE UR SSB - BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINE GOLF! CH, UR SSQ - AUXILIARY SUBMARINE, COMMUNICATIONS GOLF It UR GOLF UR GOLF I! UR GOLF Iv UR SSR - RADAR PICKET SUBMARINE GOLF V UR WHISKEY CANVAS BAG UR GYMNOTE FR SST - TRAINING SUBMARINE BRAVO UR 2-11 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill SECTION F LIST OF SUBMARINES BY PENNANT/HULL NUMBER PENNANT SUBMARINE USER SUBMARINE NUMBER CLASS CLASSIFICATION COUNTRY NAME $01 OBERON ss UK PORPCISE $07 OBERON ss UK SEA LION sos OBERON ss UK WALRUS S09 OBERON ss UK OBERON $10 GUPPY 1A, tt, HA ss BR GUANABARA $10 OBERON ss UK ODIN 41 WHISKEY ss Bu POBEDA $11 OBERON ss UK ORPHEUS $12 TYPE 209 ss ec SHYRI 12 WHISKEY ss BU SLAVA $12 GUPPY 1A, 11, HA ss BR BAHIA st2 OBERON ss UK OLYMPUS $12 TYPE 209 ss Ec HUANCAVILCA $13 OBERON ss UK osiais $14 GUPPY (A, HU, HA ss BR CEARA Si4 OBERON ss UK ONSLAUGHT $15 GUPPY fit ss BR GOIAZ $15 OBERON ss UK OTTER $16 GUPPY Itt ss BR AMAZONAS S16 OBERON ss UK ORACLE $17 OBERON ss UK OCELOT $18 OBERON Ss UK oTus $19 OBERON ‘ ss UK OPOssUM $20 FOXTROT ss IN KURSURA $20 OBERON ss BR HUMAITA $20 OBERON ss UK OPPORTUNE 21 BALBOA (Type 2) ss cl SIMPSON $21 FOXTROT SS IN KARANJ $21 OBERON Ss 6R TONELERO $21 OBERON Ss UK ONYX 22 GUPPY IA, 11, 1A ss AR SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO 22 OBERON Ss ci O'BRIEN $22 FOXTROT Ss iN KANDERI $22 GUPPY 14, 11, 1A Ss VE PICUA $22 OBERON Ss BR RIACHUELO $22 RESOLUTION SSBN UK RESOLUTION 23 OBERON ss ci HYATT $23 FOXTROT $s iN KALVARI $23 RESOLUTION SSBN UK REPULSE $26 RESOLUTION SSBN UK RENOWN $27 RESOLUTION SSBN UK REVENGE 28 TYPE 209 ss co PAO 29 TYPE 209 ss co TAVYRONA 31 TYPE 209 ss AR SALTA 31 TYPE 209 ss PE CASMA $31 BALBOA (Type 1) ss SP _ $31 TYPE 209 ss VE SABALO 32 TYPE 209 ss AR SAN LUIS 32 TYPE 209 ss PE ANTOFAGASTA $32 GUPPY IA, tt, HA ss sP ISAAC PERAL $32 TYPE 209 ss VE CARIBE $34 GUPPY IA, 11, 1A ss SP COSME GARCIA $35 GUPPY IA, 11, HA ss SP NARCISO MONTURIOL $40 FOXTROT ss iN VELA 41 TIBURON Ss PE DOS DE MAYO S41 FOXTROT Ss IN VAGIR 42 TIBURON ss PE ABTAO $42 FOXTROT Ss IN VAGLI 43 TIBURON ss PE ANGAMOS $43 FOXTROT ss IN VAGSHEER 44 TIBURON ss PE 1QUIQUE 2-13
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xiil LIST OF SUBMARINES BY PENNANT/HULL NUMBER (Continued) PENNANT SUBMARINE USER SUBMARINE NUMBER CLASS CLASSIFICATION COUNTRY NAME 153 ROMEO ss CH a $163 OAPHNE ss PO ALBACORA $164 DAPHNE ss PO BARRACUDA $166 DAPHNE ss PO DELFIN $170 TYPE 206 ss GE U21 S171 TYPE 206 ss GE U 22 172 ROMEO ss CH _ $172 TYPE 206 ss GE U 23 $173 TYPE 206 ss GE U 24 $174 TYPE 206 ss GE U 25 S175 TYPE 206 ss GE U 26 176 ROMEO ss CH “ $176 TYPE 206 ss GE U 27 $177 TYPE 206 ss GE U 28 $178 TYPE 206 ss GE U29 $179 TYPE 206 ss GE U 30 S180 TYPE 205 ss GE ul $181 TYPE 205 ss GE UZ $188 . TYPE 205 ss GE ug $189 TYPE 205 ss GE u 10 $190 TYPE 205 ss SE ui $191 TYPE 205 ss GE U 12 $192 TYPE 206 ss GE Uu 13 $193 TYPE 206 ss GE uw $194 TYPE 206 ss GE u15 $195 TYPE 206 ss GE U 16 $196 TYPE 206 ss GE U 17 $197 TYPE 206 ss GE u 18 $198 TYPE 206 ss GE ua. $199 TYPE 206 ss GE U20 201 WHISKEY ss CH . 202 WHISKEY ss CH ” 203 WHISKEY ss CH “- 204 WHISKEY ss CH - 205 WHISKEY ss CH - 206 WHISKEY ss CH on 207 WHISKEY ss CH a 208 WHISKEY ss CH 208 ROMEO ss CH - 203 ROMEG ss CH “ 210 ROMEO ss CH - 211 ROMEO Ss CH - 212 ROMEO ss CH - 221 WHISKEY $s CH - 227 ROMEO ss CH - 228 ROMEO ss CH - 229 ROMEO ss cH - 241 WHISKEY ss CH - 243 WHISKEY ss CH o 244 WHISKEY ss cH - 245 ROMEO ss CH - 248 ROMEO ss CH o- 249 ROMEO ss CH _ 254 ROMEO ss CH - 265 WHISKEY ss CH “ 266 WHISKEY ss CH - 267 ROMEO ss CH o 268 ROMEO ss CH “ 269 ROMEO ss CH - 270 ROMEO ss CH 283 ROMEO ss cH = 282 ROMEO ss CH - 2-15
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xlili LIST OF SUBMARINES BY PENNANT/HULL NUMBER (Continued) PENNANT SUBMARINE USER SUBMARINE NUMBER CLASS CLASSIFICATION COUNTRY NAME $18 TANG $s iT LIVIO PIOMARTA 516 TANG s¢ T ROMEO ROME! 516 WHISKEY ss AL ~~ 518 SAURO ss IT NAZARIO SAURO 519 SAURO ss IT FECIA DI COSSATO 520 SAURO Ss IT LEONARDO DA VINCI §21 SAURO ss IT GUGLIELMO MARCONI 555 DOLPHIN AGSS us DOLPHIN $561 ASASHIO ss JA - $562 ASASHIO ss JA ASASHIO $563 ASASHIO ss JA HARUSHIO $564 ASASHIO Ss JA MICHISHIO 565 TANG ss us WAHOO $565 ASASHIO ss JA ARASHIO S66 UZUSHIO ss JA UZUSHIO 567 TANG Ss US GUDGEON 567 UZUSHIO Ss JA MAKISHIO 568 UZUSHIO ss JA {SOSHIO 569 UZUSHIO ss JA NARUSHIO 570 UZUSHIO Ss JA KUROSHIO 571 UZUSHIO ss JA TAKASHIO §72 U2ZUSHIO Ss JA YAESHIO 573 YUUSHIO $s JA YUUSHIO S74 GRAYBACK ss us GRAYBACK 574 YUUSHIO ss JA MOCHISHIO 575 SEA WOLF SSN US SEA WOLF $75 YUUSHIO . Ss JA SETOSHIO 576 DARTER ss US DARTER 578 SKATE SSN us SKATE 579 SKATE SSN US SWORDFISH 580 BARBEL ss Us BARBEL S581 BARBEL ss us BLUEBACK 582 BARBEL ss us BONEFISH 583 SKATE SSN US SARGO 584 SKATE SSN us SEA DRAGON 585 SKIPJACK SSN US SKIPJACK 588 SKIPJACK SSN us SCcAMP 5390 SKIPJACK SSN us SCULPIN 591 SKIPJACK SSN us SHARK §92 SKIPJACK SSN us SNOOK 594 PERMIT SSN us PERMIT s95 PERMIT SSN US PLUNGER 596 PERMIT SSN us BARB 597 TULLIBEE SSN us TULLIBEE 598 GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN US GEORGE WASHINGTON 599 GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN us PATRICK HENRY 600 GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN US THEODORE ROOSEVELT 601 GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN us ROBERT E. LEE $601 SNA-72 SSN FR RUBIS 602 GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN US ABRAHAM LINCOLN 603 PERMIT SSN Us POLLACK 604 PERMIT SSN US HADDO 605 PERMIT SSN us JACK 606 PERMIT SSN us TINOSA 607 PERMIT SSN US DACE 608 ETHAN ALLEN SSN us ETHAN ALLEN 609 ETHAN ALLEN SSN us SAM HOUSTON 610 ETHAN ALLEN SSN US THOMAS A. EDISON 611 ETHAN ALLEN SSN Us JOHN MARSHALL 612 PERMIT SSN us GUARDFISH 613 PERMIT SSN us FLASHER 614 PERMIT SSN us GREENLING 2-17
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill LIST OF SUBMARINES BY PENNANT/HULL NUMBER (Continued) PENNANT SUBMARINE USER SUBMARINE NUMBER CLASS CLASSIFICATION COUNTRY NAME 665 STURGEON SSN us GUITARRO 666 STURGEON SSN us HAWKSBILL 667 STURGEON SSN us BERGALL 668 STURGEON SSN us SPADEFISH 669 STURGEON SSN us SEAHORSE 670 STURGEON SSN us FINBACK 671 NARWHAL SSté us NARWHAL 672 STURGEON SSN US PINTADO 673 STURGEON SSN us FLYING FISH 674 STURGEON SSN us TREPANG 675 STURGEON SSN us BLUEFISH 676 STURGEON SSN US BILLFISH 677 STURGEON SSN us ORUM 678 STURGEGN SSN US ARCHERFISH 679 STURGEON SSN us SILVERSIOES 680 STURGEON SSN us WILLIAM H. BATES 681 STURGEON SSN us BATFISH 682 STURGEON SSN us TUNNY 683 STURGEON SSN Us PARCHE 684 STURGEON SSN us CAVALLA 685 GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB SSN us GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB 686 STURGEON SSN us L. MENDEL RIVERS 687 STURGEON SSN us RICHARD B. RUSSELL 711 ROMEO ss EG - 722 ROMEO : Ss €G -- 733 ROMEO ss EG one $736 GUPPY tA, 11, 11A ss ™ HAI SHIH 744 ROMEO ss EG HA! SHIH 755 ROMEO SS EG “ 766 ROMEO SS EG o $794 GUPPY 1A, 11, HA ss Tw HA! PAO $804 - DOLFIJN ss NL POTVIS $805 DOLFIJN Ss NL TONIJN S806 Z2WAARDVIS $s Nt ZWAAROVIS $807 ZWAARDVIS ss NL TISGERHAAI $3038 OOLFIJN ss NL DOLFIJN $809 DOLFIJN ss AIL ZEEHOND 811 SUTJESKA ss YC SUTJESKA 812 SUTJESKA ss Yo NERETVA 821 HEROS Ss ¥9 HEROJ 822 HEROS ss Yo JUNAK 823 HEROS ss Yo USKOK Det DRAKEN ss sw DELFINEN Naj NACKEN Ss sw NAJAD Nak NACKEN ss sw NACKEN Nep NACKEN ss sw NEPTUN Nor DRAKEN ss sw NORDKAPAREN Sbj SJOORMEN ss sw SJOBJORNEN Sha SJOORMEN Ss sv SJOHASTEN Shu SJOORMEN ss sw SJOHUNDEN Sle SJOORMEN ss sw SJOLEJONET Sor SJOORMEN ss SW SJOORMEN Spr ORAKEN ss sw SPRINGAREN Van DRAKEN ss sw VARGEN 2-19 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 SECTION G DESCENDING LENGTH INDEX OF SUBMARINES Volume Xili LENGTH (FEET} 337.5 334.6 334 328 326.5 327.5 318.2 318.2 318.2 314.6 311.7 311.6 311.5 306 297.6 295.2 292.2 288.7 287.7 237 285 284.5 282.1 279 SUBMARINE CLASS OHIO TVPHOON OELTAH DELTA DELTAI LAFAYETTE RESOLUTION LE REDOUTABLE YANKEE | YANKEE ETHAN ALLEN GEORGE WASHINGTON ECHO #1 HOTEL GLENARD P, LIPSCOMB ECHG LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER INDIA SEAWOLF VICTOR Uff GRAYBACK PAPA GUPPY Iit CHARLIE ft GOLF GOLF 1 GOLF 1! NARWAL VICTOR IU! BALAO (Type 2) BALAO (Type 1} GUPPY TA, H, WA FOXTROT OBERON TANGO STURGEON CHARLIE t ASASHIO ZULU IV TANG VALIANT OARTER LIMA VICTOR 1 CLASSIFICATION SSBN LENGTH (FEET) SUBMARINE CLASS JULIETT PERMIT GYMNOTE WHISKEY LONG BIN TULLIBEE SWIFTSURE SKATE DREAONOUGHT DOLFIJN ALFA NARVAL SKIPJACK MING YUUSHIO ROMEO WHISKEY WHISKEY CANVAS BAG WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER TIBURON SNA-72 UZUSHIO ORAKEN AGOSTA BARBEL ZWAARDVIS SAVA BRAVO HEROS SAURO SUTJESKA TYPE 209 DAPHNE DELFINEN SJOORMEN ARETHUSE TYPE 206 GAL DOLPHIN ToTl TYPE 207 TYPE 205 NACKEN HAN KILO OSCAR CLASSIFICATION 2-21 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 AGOSTA ALFA ARETHUSE ASASHIO BALAO (Type 1) BALAO (Type 2} BARBEL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRAVO CHARLIE f CHARLIE 1! CHURCHILL DAPHNE DARTER OELFINEN DELTAI DELTAS! DELTA I DOLFIJN DOLPHIN DRAKEN OREADNOUGHT ECHO ECHO I! ETHAN ALLEN FOXTROT GAL GEORGE WASHINGTON GLAVKOS GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB GOLF GOLF I GOLF GOLF IN GOLF Iv GOLF V GRAYBACK GUPPY 1A, f1, 1A GUPPY 111 GYMNOTE HAN HEROS HOTEL tI HOTEL IU INDIA JAMES MADISON SULIETT KiLO KOBBEN LAFAYETTE LE REDOUTABLE LIMA LOS ANGELES MING CLASSIFICATION REMARKS SSG ss SSBN SSB6N SSN SECTION H MASTER SUBMARINE CROSS REFERENCE LIST SEE LAFAYETTE SEE VALIANT SEE TYPE 209 SEE GOLF I SEE GOLF 1 SEE GOLF It SEE HOTEL i SEE LAFAYETTE SEE TYPE 207 NACKEN NARHVALEN NARVAL NARWHAL NOVEMBER OB8ERON OHIO OOSHIG OSCAR PAPA PERMIT PIOMARTA PORPOISE POTVIS RESOLUTION ROMEO RuUBIS SALTA SAURO SAVA SEAWOLF SJOORMEN SKATE SKIPJACK SNA-72 STURGEON SUTJESKA SWIFTSURE TANG TANGO THRESHER TIBURON ToT TULLIBEE TYPE 205 TYPE 206 TYPE 207 TYPE 209 TYPHOON UZUSHIO VALIANT VICTOR I VICTOR i VICTOR fit WHISKEY WHISKEY CANVAS BAS WHISKEY LONG BIN WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER YANKEE VANKEE ! YANKEE ff YUUSHIO ZULU IV ZWAARDVIS CLASSIFICATION REMARKS SSGN SSGN SSG SSN SSBN SSBN $s Volume XIil SEE TYPE 205 SEE ASASHIO SEE TANG SEE OBERON SEE DOLFIJN SEE SNA-72 SEE TYPE 209 SEE PERMIT SEE YANKEE I 2-23 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill CHAPTER 3 Submarine Nomenclature 1. GENERAL The exterior view of the submarine presents a very low silhouette. This is because tne submar- ine has a high density and therefore is normally two-thirds submerged, even when surfaced. The exterior hull of the submarine has a cylindrical shape which gradually tapers forward and aft to become the bow and stern, respectively. On older fleet type, World War II submarines, the superstructure deck-called the main deck-- extends virtually from the tip of the bow to 5) LADDER BRIDGE WINDOWS (@) RESCUE HATCH (3) MARKER BUOY DIVING PLANE “CHIN” SONAR DOME (6) TORPEDO TUBE SHUTTER DGORS HY DROPHONES near the stern. The deck is generaily level. Beginning near the midships section, it rises gradually in the direction of the bow to a height of approximately 10 feet above the waterline. Freeboard at the after end of the main deck is about 4 feet. 2. OLDER SUBMARINE TYPES Figure 3-1 depicts an annotated example of an older type submarine. The forward or bow section of the main deck normally has the fol- lowing installations: a sonar head (1) which is @8 PROPELLER TRUT STRU (19) PROPELLER Figure 3-1. Older Submarine Types 3-1
Volume Xili often called a sonar dome; a capstan (2) which is often retractable; a marker buoy (3); an escape hatch (4); and a loading hatch (5) for forward torpedoes. The bow section may be fitted with torpedo- tube shutter doors (6); a ‘“‘chin’”-mounted sonar dome (7); retractable or foldable “‘diving”’ planes (8); and hydrophones (9) or other retractable sound equipment. Running from the bow section through the midship section and terminating in the after section, free-flooding ports called ‘limber holes” (10) may be arranged in various patterns. Saddle tanks (11) form a noticeable bulge in the hull shape. A bilge keel (12) might be evident if the hull were raised out of the water. Diesel exhaust ports (13) are located at the waterline. Windows in the sail (14), ladders(15), and entrance hatches (16) are sometimes visible on the sail. DIAM 57-7 The stern section has deck structures similar to the bow section (marker buoy, rescue hatch, access hatch, capstan, etc.). There are usually fewer torpedo-tube shutter doors (17) aft than forward. Propeller struts (18) and propellers (19) are usually located port and starboard. Control surfaces at the stern include movable diving planes (20) and a rudder (21). 3. NEWER SUBMARINE TYPES The basic hull shape of modern submarines resembles a torpedo, with a rounded bow forward and control planes at the stern set at right angles to each other (see Figure 3-2). Other surfaces show streamlined fairing. The following pro- minent recognition features are characteristic of modern submarines. a. A sonar belt (1) or sound-transparent window may encircle the bow. b. Sonar plates (2) or another belt of similar 6 STERN FINS 3 SAIL AND RETRACTABLE GEAR 2 SONAR PLATES 1 SONAR BELT 5 MISSILE TUBE HATCH COVERS 4 SAIL PLANES Figure 3-2. Newer Submarine Types
DIAM §7-7 material may encircle the lower sail front. c. The sail (3) may be rectangular, stream- lined, or stepped, and it may have retractable gear wells, da. Sail planes (4) are often present on newer submarines. e. If so equipped, missile-tube hatch covers (5), or cowlings, occur in a variety of patterns. Tubes installed vertically may be located within the hull aft of the sail or within the sail itself. f. Stern fins (6) provide one of the most prominent features of modern submarines. The vertical fin, which incorporates an extended rudder surface, may extend well above the main deckline. Fins on some units are set at a 45- degree angle to the vertical. 5 DIRECTION FINDING ANTENNA 4 AIR INDUCTION VALVE 3 NAVIGATION SEARCH RADAR 2 RECONNAISSANCE PERISCOPE ) 1 | ae 1 ATTACK PERISCOPE FI <4 9 RUNNING LIGHT ED Figure 3-3. Typical Volume Xil! 4. TYPICAL RETRACTAZLE GEAR Figure 3-3 depicts typical retractable equip- ment in a hypothetical submarine sail. The shape, sequence, and combinations of equipment will. vary extensively, but will nozmally include: a. An attack periscope (1). b. A reconnaissance or search periscope (2), characterized by an enlarged barrel and head. c. A navigation/search radar (3). d. An air-induction valve (4) which is often called a snorkel intake. e. A direction-finding antenna (5) which is often some type of DF loop. 6 COMMUNICATIONS MAST 7 ECM/ESM IFF & SNORKEL EXHAUST VALVE 9 RUNNING LIGHT 9 RUNNING LIGHT Retractable Gear 3-3
Volume Xill f. One or more communications masts (6) for various radio frequency ranges. g. An antenna (7) which houses various ECM/ESM and IFF installations. h. A snorkel exhaust valve (8) which may take the form of a fixed installation within the sail. 3-4 DIAM 57-7 i. Running lights (9) which may be fixed, recessed, retractable, or folded flush into the sail when not in use. Other features often observed in the sail : include electronic navigation devices, searchlights, fold-down windshields, guardrails, and ladders.
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xiil CHAPTER 4° Submarine Coding System 1. CODING SYSTEM Three factors--overall profile, sail placement, and bow profile--are usually sufficient to identify a class; hence each submarine class has a three- digit code number. The coding system is based on examining the profile appearance of a given submarine and assigning a number to each of the three specific features that best corresponds with illustrated examples. In cases where several submarine classes possess the same code number, their profiles and photographs should be carefully compared to differentiate among them. In addition, the area of operations in which the submarine is sighted as well as the nationality of the tentatively recognized submarine are other useful factors to consider in identifying the submarine, Silhouette ferm profiles are arranged in ascending order of their code numbers so that similar appearing units are in close proximity to each other. 2. OVERALL PROFILE The submarine’s overall profile appearance, of which sail shape is the most important factor, determines the first digit in the submarine code. See Section A. Historically, older World War II submarines were virtualiy nondescript since the superstructure consisted of a conglomeration of raised components such as the conning tower, bridge, and a veritable forest of masts, stanchions, and antennas. The trend after World War II was to design the masts so that they were retract- able and to construct a fairing around all objects extending above the weatherdeck. Most early post-World War II sail fairings were prominently stepped, Most stepped-type sails are being phased out, and new construction units feature stream- lined sails that are completely faired. The streamlined ‘‘turtleback’’ sail, which is a Soviet innovation, has a curved topline that merges with the after trailing edge of the sail. It is code number 1 in the Overall Profile coding group. Rectangular type sails are so numerous that they must be subdivided as they appear in rela- tion to other features. The new SSBNs usually have a large rectangular sail with sail planes. They also have a bullet-shaped bow, a stern fin, and a prominently raised deckline aft of the sail (a feature necessitated to accommodate missile tubes). SSBN classes largely constitute Overall Profile Code 2 grouping. Other submarines with rectangular sails com- prise groupings with Overall Profile codes of 3, 4, and 5. In these groups, hull features such as stern fin and bow type are the differentiating factors. Submarines with Overall Profile Code 6 include a small group of transitory design types. In this group, the overall appearance of the sail is rectangular, but the topline is broken with minor knuckles, protuberances, and fixed or semi- retractable equipment. If a small step occurs, it measures less than one-fifth of the sail height and usually indicates a shield, raised well cover, or fixed snorkel exhaust casing. Generally speaking, this group is composed of conversions and experi- mental prototypes which bridge the gap between the irregular shapes of the World War II versions and the streamlined sails of the nuclear age. If the sail topline is broken and has an obvious step measuring one-fourth the sail height or more, it falls within Overall Profile Codes 7 through 9, depending on the position of the step. 3. SAIL PLACEMENT CODING Sail placement determines the second digit in the code. See Section B. The system for coding sail placement parallels and reinforces the system for overall profile coding. Generally, newer 4-1
Voiume Xit! submarines have their sails placed much nearer the bow than older design types. In examining the five basic sail positions, it is intended that the observer choose the example which best shows the position of the sighted sail in relation to the hull. To do this, compare an imaginary line establishing the center of the sail with an imagin- ary line through the midpoint of the hull. There will be instances in which the visual angle will adversely affect coding so that a borderline judgment is necessary. In such cases, it is advis- able to use the lower coding number so that the observer can examine the submarine silhouettes that follow in the general appearance group. The codings for sail placement are based on actual hull length, which includes any protruding stern fin regardless of whether it is readily visible at sea. 4. BOW PROFILE CODING As illustrated in Section C, the bow prefile DIAM $7-7 determines the third digit in the code. A number is assigned in an ascending order that coincides with the severity of angle with which the stern or deckline approaches the waterline. With newer submarines, the bulbous bow is seldom seen even when surfaced, and the deckline forward of the sail appears to slope gently into the water. With older design types, the prow has a definite ter- minal point, and the angle of the stem is either raked or vertical. In borderline cases, it is again advised that the lower code number be used so that the observer can proceed logically in his search. In coding bow profiles, note that struc- tures atop the bow (unless fully faired-in with a cowling so they appear to contribute to the permanent configuration of the hull) are not considered as part of the bow shape. Bow shapes are often difficult to see because of observer angle or water wave action, but this should not con- strain the observer since it is often possible to identify a particular submarine class based only on the first two code numbers.
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xili SECTION A — OVERALL PROFILE (First Digit) Code No. Silhouette : —i>, » aac : —L_. Description Streamlined Sail Sail has unbroken topline with no prominent steps or breaks. Topline blends with trailing edge as it curves toward deckline aft. Rectangular Sail, Broken After Deckline, Stern Fin Sail has unbroken topline and is basically rectangu- lar. Prominent break in after deckline forms a knuckle above waterline. Stern fin is visible. Rectangular Sail, Unbroken After Deckline, Sloping Bow Deckline, Stern Fin Sail has unbroken topline and is basically rectangu- lar. There is no prominent break visible in after deckiine. Deckline at bow slopes into waterline without revealing bow. Stern fin is visible. Rectangular Sail, Unbroken After Deckline, Biunt Bow, No Stern Fin Same as Group 3 except forward deckline is rela- tively ievel and the bow profile is exposed. Rectangular Sail, Unbroken After Deckline, Biunt Bow, No Stern Fin Same as Group 4 except no stern fin is visible above waterline. Rectangular Sail with Minor Breaks in Topline Breaks in topline are not prominent enough to be considered steps and usually consist of raised well guards, fixed instruments, knuckles, etc. Sail Stepped Down Toward Bow Sail has one or more prominent breaks in topline, forming a distinct step measuring 1/4 or more of the sail height. There may be a stern fin. Sail Stepped Down Toward Bow and Stern Same as Group 7 except that a downward step aft is also present. Sail Stepped Down Toward Stern Same as Group 7 except the downward step is toward the stern instead of the bow. 4-3 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill SECTION B — SAIL PLACEMENT (Second Digit) Code No. Silhouette Description Sail Well Forward on Hull Entire sail is well forward of hull midpoint. Sail Slightly Forward Sail center is slightly forward of huif midpoint. Sail Centered 3 i Sail center nearly coincides with hull midpoint. Sail Slightly Aft Sail center is slightly aft of hull midpoint. Sail Well Aft On Hull Entire sail is well aft of hull midpoint. SECTION C — BOW PROFILE (Third Digit) Code No. Silhouette Description Gently Sloping Forward deckline slopes gently into waterline. Bow is submerged and not visible. Abruptly Sloping Forward deckline curves abruptly below waterline at bow. Bow proper is submerged. Bluntly Rounded Forward deckline terminates with definite bow. Prow is visible and curved stem shape is discern- ible. Ww qt Bluntly Squared Same basic features as Group 3 except prow shows a vertical stem. Bulbous Prow shows a counded and raked appearance in profile. Raked Prow shows stem is straight and inclined from vertical. Upswept Sheer prow shows exaggerated upswing from forward deckline. 4-5 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xii! CHAPTER 5 Submarine Codings 5-1 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 SUBMARINE CODINGS OVERALL PROFILE CODE 1 a 111. ALFASSN UK eel ieee 112. NOVEMBER SSN UR pe Pe 113° VICTOR USSN UR 114 HOTEL 11 SSEN UR SoU eee 122. OSCAR SSGN UR Ae 2 123 CHARLIE I SSGN ee fi 123. VICTOR 11 SSN ee Fi 123. VICTOR If! SSN UR ——— £4 — - 124 WHISKEY LONG BIN SSG UR eR 133 CHARLIE tI SSGN Volume Xtli 5-3
Volume Xill OVERALL PROFILE CODE 2 ETHAN ALLEN SSN US 211 GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN us 211 LAFAYETTE SSBN us poe eee - 211 TULLIBEE SSN . Us 213. DELTA SSEN UR cement sn 213° DELTAItSSBN UR Eee 213 ~DELTAIIESSBN UR pw EEE 213° VANKEE | SSBN UR 5-4 DIAM 57-7 213 YANKEE tf SSBN UR 214 NACKENSS sw 224 DARTER SS US —— A 224 SAUROSS IT ~——wl—__ 225 SKATE SSN us —— 225 TANGSS IT, TU, US - 227 GYMNOTE SSB FR
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill OVERALL PROFILE CODE 3 s 311 GARBEL SS US 311 BRAVOSST UR ff | 311 OREADNOUGHT SSN UK 311 GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB SSN us eee a ee = 311 RESOLUTION SSBN UK — | 311 SKIPJACK SSN US 311 STURGEON SSN us | 311 SWIFTSURE SSN UK _- oo = 311 UZUSHIOSS JA a 311 LE REDOUTAGLE SSEN FR 311. LOS ANGELES SSN us 311. NARWHAL SSN us ace 8 311. OHIO SSBN us ee 311 PERMIT SSN us 311 YUUSHIO SS JA r 311. ZWAARDVIS SS NL 321 VALIANT SSN UK 5-5
Volume XIll 5-6 OVERALL PROFILE CODE 4 — 413 SNA-72SSN FR | y | 414 AGOSTASS FR, PK, SP SSS ey | 423 PAPA SSGN UR —- A 423 SAVASS vo —— 424 HEROJSS vo DIAM 57-7
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIN OVERALL PROFILE CODE 5 . 514 ECHOSSN UR a ————— 514 ECHO IISSGN UR tc 523 DOLFIJN SS NL ——E— 525 GUPPY 1A, 1,ASS AR, BR, GR, PE, SP, TU, TW, VE ___ A , 525 GUPPYINSS BR, GR, 17, TU 525 TIBURON SS PE —— 526 BALAO {Type 2) SS cl 537 ARETHUSE SS FR 537. DAPHNE SS FR, PK, PO, SF, SP oe ae 545 DELFINEN SS DA 546 OBERON SS AS, BR, CA, Cl, UK —EEe ee 547, NARVAL SS FR
Volume Xlll 5-8 OVERALL PROFILE CODE 6 612 SJOORMEN SS sw — 624 JULIETT SSG UR 2 624 TANGOSS UR 625 FOXTROT SS CU, IN, LY, UR 625 GOLF IISSB UR 626 GOLF ISSB CH, UR ae rs 633 GRAYBACK SS us a .. a 634 TOTISS (tT 635 WHISKEY CANVAS SAG SSR UR DIAM 57-7
DIAM 57-7 OVERALL PROFILE CODE 7 712, DOLPHIN AGSS us fe ential 714 ASASHIO SS JA 714 SEAWOLF SSN Us 726 ®BALAO (Type 1) SS sp ce 726 ZULUIVSS UR 736 SUTJESKASS yo ee 744 LIMASSA UR "754 ORAKEN SS sw Volume XiIll
Volume Xill 5-10 OVERALL PROFILE CODE 8 823 GAL SS 1S —— = 823. TYPE 209SS AR, CO, EC, GR, 1D, PE, TU, VE - 9 825 ROMEOSS BU, CH, EG, KN, UR SS | 852 TYPHOON SS8N UR ee -_. 853 TYPE 205SS DA, GE 854 TYPE 206SS GE DIAM 57-7
DIAM 57-7 OVERALL PROFILE CODE 9 — ee 916 INDIASSA UR Ls ESS 924 WHISKEY SS AL, BU, CH, CU, EG, 1D, KN, PL, UR 924 WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER SSG UR 926 GOLF SSa UR a 934 TYPE 207SS NO Volume XiItt 5-11 (Reverse Blank)
DIAM 57-7 TM 30-324 VOLUME KXill ab THELEN TIAL TINE IRIS IA LINE PE BRON NICs CEL STi Petes ote + 2 ; it 5 i $ © a t we r 8 ” , é 5 7 : ? % PART TWO KEYS TO INDIVIDUAL SUBMARINE CLASSES
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xili FR, PK, SP | AGOSTA Ss| Additions! Views Desired 222% fe a- . asi eal ae AGOSTA SS
Volume XI DIAM 57-7 AGOSTA SS. RADAR MAST ESM MAST SNORKEL INDUCTION PERISCOPE nn | aw. =a MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: AGOSTA’s sail is rectangular with vertical leading and trailing edges. The top of the sail is smooth and flat with a rounded corner forward and a squared-off corner aft. The spindle- shaped hull has an unbroken after deckline, a blunt bow with a vertical stem, and a low stern fin which rises no higher than the deckline. The rectangular sail is placed forward of the hull midpoint. The bow profile is bluntly squared, and the narrow flat deck is flush with the hull. The stern is tapered and gently sloping into the waterline before the visible stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,450 surfaced; 1,725 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 221.7 x 22.3 x 17.7 (67.6 x 6.8 x 5.4) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) bow (FR); 4 x 21.7 in (55 cm) (PK, SP) Missiles: EXOCET may be carried by Spanish units Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 main motor; 1 cruising motor; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 12 surfaced; 20 submerged Pennant numbers: FR S620 thru S623; PK §135 and $136; SP S71 thru S74 REMARKS: Four units have been commissioned in the French Navy and two in the Pakistan Navy. Four units are currently under construction for the Spanish Navy. AGOSTA SS
Volume Xl DIAM 57-7 ALFA SSN Top View Desired HF/AIR INDUCTION MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The ALFA Class has a low, streamlined sail that is raked and rounded fore and aft, and is located fairly forward on the hull. ALFA has a high stern fin aft which projects to about 1/2 of the sail height. The bow and stern both slope gently into the waterline. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 3,500 surfaced; 4,200 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 260.1 x 32.8 (79.3 x 10) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Missiles: May be fitted with ASW or SSMs Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknewn surfaced; 42+ submerged REMARKS: The Soviet ALFA Class, which became operational in 1978, is a streamlined design, high speed, deep diving submarine. The class is now in slow series production. ALFA SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 SURFACE SEARCH ANTENNA PERISCGPE ECM/ESM MAST SNORKEL INDUCTION a PERISCOPE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The prime identification feature of French submarines of this vintage is the faired-in bulbous bow which may be called “canoe-shaped.” The sail is basically rectangular with a vertical leading edge, a raked trailing edge, and located near the center of the submarine. The fixed snorkel exhaust is somewhat raised above the sail before it is lipped over the trailing edge. ARETHUSE has a deck ridge or knuckle formed by the change of direction in the hull plates after they round off on the sides of the submarine. This effect causes a noticeable bulge at the sides of the submarine, resembling saddle tanks. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 543 surfaced; 669 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 162.7 x 19 x.13.1 (49.6 x 5.8 x 4) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21.7 in (55 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 1. shaft Speed, knots: 12.5 surfaced; 16 submerged Pennant numbers: S636 REMARKS: The ARETHUSE Class, first commissioned in 1959, consisted of four smali submarines. These units closely resemble the DAPHNE and NARVAL Class submarines also produced by France. There is presently only one in active service. ARETHUSE ss
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill ‘stant WRiacacen tm e ewe 2 eer sue ASASHIO SS
Volume Xili DIAM 57-7 ASASHIG' SS JA MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the ASASHIO Class is located well forward of amidships. The leading edge has a downward step and the trailing edge is slightly raked. The topline is level except for a very small protuberance near the trailing edge. The bow is bluntly squared and folding bow planes are located midway between the bow and sail. The weatherdeck is flat and steps-down near the stern. CHARACTERISTICS. Displacement, tons: 1,650 standard; unknown surfaced and submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 288.7 x 26.9 x 16.2 (88 x 8.2 x 4.9) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow); 2 x 12.7 in (32.4 cm) (stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 14 surfaced; 18 submerged Pennant numbers: $561 thru $565 REMARKS: The ASASHIO Class, first unit commissioned in 1966, is a follow-on to the single-ship OOSHIO Class (S561). The OOSHIO’s bow has a more pronounced curve than that found on units of the ASASHIO Class. ASASHIO SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIi! Cl BALAO (Type 2) SS BALAGO (Type 2) SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 BALAO (Type 1) SS: MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The BALAO (Type 1)’s sail is slightly forward of amidships with a sloped trailing edge and a downward step tewards the bow. It has a raked bow with visible diving planes and a level aft deck with a single step down to the pressure hull near the stern. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,816 surfaced; 2,400 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 311.5 x 27.2 %17.2 (95 x 8.3 x 5.2) Torpedo tubes: 10 total, (6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) and 4 for ASW torpedoes) Propulsion: Diesel; 4 diesels; 2 main motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 18.5 surfaced; 10 submerged Pennant number: S31 REMARKS: The BALAO Class which became operational in 1944, had over 100 units. The Type 1 and Type 2 designators are used to differentiate between the two currently operational versions, both of which have a different appearance than the original class. The sail of the Type 1 is stepped down forward, whereas the Type 2’s sail has a rectangular appearance. There are cur- rently only two units active; one BALAO (Type 1) unit with the Spanish and one Type 2 unit in the Chilian Navy. BALAO (Type 1) SS
Volume Xi! DIAM 57-7 BALAC (Type 2) SS WHIP ANTENNA ECM(DF) ANTENNA | VLF LOOP ANTENNA PERISCOPE NO 2 SNORKEL INTAKE PERISCOPE NO 1 SNORKEL. EXHAUST SEARCH RADAR MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail of the BALAO (Type 2) is rectangular in appearance and is situated forward of amidships. It has a raked bow with visible diving planes, and a level aft deck with a single step down to the pressure hull near the stern. The BALAO (Type 2) is identical to the GUPPY IA, II, and IIA except that GUPPYs have a rounded bow. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,816 surfaced; 2,425 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 311.6 x 27 x 17 (95 x 8.2 x 5.2) Torpedo tubes: 10 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (6 bow, 4 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 4 diesels; 2 electric motors Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 10 submerged Pennant number: 21 REMARKS: The Type 1 and Type 2 designators for BALAO Class submarines are used to differentiate between the two currently operational versions, both of which have a different appearance than the original BALAO units. The sail of the Type 1 is stepped-down forward, whereas the Type 2’s sail has a rectangular appearance. The BALAO (Type 2) is a product of the overhaul program conducted in the 1960s. The sail had an additional 12 foot section added and was heightened by 5 feet to provide for an attack center. Only one unit remains active. BALAO (Type 2) SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xiil BARBEL SS 2 Ee 7 " BARBEL SS
Volume Xitt DIAM 57-7 BARBEL SS VO —oyeom” a . 100 200 219.1 20 40 60 66.8 Top View Desired ECM ANTENNA EMERGENCY WHIP ANTENNA RADAR ANTENNA VLE LOOP ANTENNA (STBD.) UHFIIFFE ANTENNA (STBD.) ESM ANTENNA PERISCOPE SNORKEL {NOUCTION ‘ PERISCOPE SNORKEL EXHAUST 2 eT MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: BARBEL Class submarines have a rectangular sail situated well forward of amidships, a ster fin, and a prow that slopes gently to the waterline. The leading and trailing edges of the sail are vertical, but the topline evidences a slight convex curve. Sail planes are located near the leading edge of the sail, and are slightly lower than halfway up the sail. The BARBEL has a continuous-line pattern of free-flooding ports on its hull sides. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,145 surfaced; 2,894 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 219.1 x 29 x 28 (66.8 x 8.8 x 8.5) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 em) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 2 electric; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 15 surfaced; 21 submerged Pennant numbers: 580, 581, 582 REMARKS: The first unit of the three BARBEL Class submarines was commissioned in 1959. These submarines have the “tear drop” hull design. They introduced a new concept in centralized arrangement of controls in an “attack center” to increase efficiency, which was subsequently adopted for all new U.S. combat submarines. BARBEL SS
Yoiume Xiil DIAM 57-7 2 28S Oe @ SaecacrsesesocorereEGa7G0G a008en AG 0n 28 = MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: BRAVO has a rectangular sail which is situated well forward of the hull midpoint. The sail is slightly curved on the top, giving the sail top a slight convex appearance. Distinctive features of the BRAVO Class include a stern fin aft and the sail located in the “swayback’’ area between the curved forward and aft decklines. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,400 surfaced; 2,700 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 213 x 32.8 (64.9 x 10) Torpedo tubes: Possible 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Propulsion: Diesel-electric Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 14 submerged REMARKS: _ The BRAVO Class entered the Soviet Navy in the late 1960s as target and training sub- marines. Only four units were produced. BRAVO SST
Volume Xiil DIAM 57-7 [CHARLIE 1 SSGN SURFACE SEARCH RADAR VHFIHF_ ANTENNA (STBD.) RECONNAISSANCE PERISCOPE ee AIR INOUCTION MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: CHARLIE I Class submarines exhibit a short and stubby appearance with a blunt rounded bow and a high stern fin. The sail is located slightly forward of amidships and has a vertical leading edge and a raked trailing edge. The weather deck is rounded, with no suggestion of a flattened catwalk. ; CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,000 surfaced; 4,900 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 292 x 32.8 (89 x 10) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 8 tubes for SS-N-7 Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 28 submerged REMARKS: The first unit of this class became operational in 1968. The CHARLIE I was succeeded by the improved CHARLIE Ii Class. CHARLIE! SSGN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill CHARLIE Il SSGN CHARLIE It SSGN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 CHARLIE (1 SSGN UR FT 100 200 300 321.5 M et tt 20 40 60 80 98 Top View Desired OF HF MAST WIFOLOABLE ANTENNA VHF MAST | RECONNAISSANCE PERISCOPE WIRE WHIP ANTENNA AIR INDUCTION MAST ESM GOME ATTACK PERISCOPE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the CHARLIE II is located amidships with a vertical leading edge. The trailing edge is slightly raked. The top of the sail is flat. Attached around the lower forward portion of the sail is a “horseshoe-shaped”’ device. Its function is unknown. The weatherwalk is rounded with a gentle slope towards the stern. The CHARLIE II has a high stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,400 surfaced; 5,500 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 321.5 x 32.8 (98 x 10) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Missiles: 8 tubes for SS-N-9 Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 28 submerged REMARKS: The CHARLIE Il, which entered service in 1973, is an enlarged version of the CHARLIE I, Five units have been constructed. CHARLIE 11 SSGN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xitl FR, PK, PO, SF, SP DAPHNE SS a ~” DAPHNE SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 DAPHNE SS | FR, ‘Pk, PO, SF, SP PERISCOPE (STBD.) ESM MAST HF/MFIUHF COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA (STBD.} PERISCOPE __SNORKEL INDUCTION | SURFACE SEARCH RADAR MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The DAPHNE Class has a faired-in bulbous bow which may be called “canoe-shaped”’. The sail is rectangular in shape with a vertical leading edge and a raked trailing edge. The sail is located aft of amidships. The weather deck is level from the bow to the stern. The stern has a step-down to just above the waterline. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 869 surfaced; 1,043 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 189.6 x 22.3 x 15.1 (57.8 x 6.8 x 4.6) Torpedo tubes: 12 x 21.7 in (55 cm) (8 bow, 4 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; diesels; electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 13.5 surfaced; 16 submerged Pennant numbers: rk S131 thru S134; PO S163, $164, S.66; SF S97, S98, S99; SP S61 thru REMARKS: The DAPHNE Class, operational in 1964, is active in five navies. With the exception of the Spanish units which were built in Spain with French assistance, all versions were constructed in France. DAPHNE SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill GOLF 1 SSB era ear PP rrr GOLF! SSB
Volume XIill DIAM 57-7 DARTER SS us eS BV ET 100 200 284.5 Net Mi /— 20 40 60 80 86.7 Top View Desired IFFIUHF ANTENNA RADAR MAST OF ANTENNA (PORT) MFIHF ANTENNA UNDERWATER COMMUNICATIONS TRANSDUCER (STBD.) PERISCOPE ESMIDF ANTENNA PERISCOPE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: DARTER has a rectangular sail situated slightly forward of hull midpoint. The leading edge is vertical, but the trailing edge shows some minor breaks. The deckline is flat and level from the bow to a point slightly foward of the stern fin, at which point it breaks and drops abruptly into the waterline. There are three sonar domes atop the weather deck which are located near the bow, the stern and behind the sail. These domes constitute a distinctive recognition feature for the DARTER. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,720 surfaced; 2,388 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 284.5 x 27.2 x 19 (86.7 x 8.3 x 5.8) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) 6 bow; 2 stem Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 19.5 surfaced; 14 submerged Pennant number: 576 REMARKS: The DARTER, one-of-a-kind, was commissioned in 1956. This unit is only one of two U.S. submarines to be homeported overseas. DARTER SS
Volume Xiti DIAM 57-7 DELFINEN SS } DA PERISCOPE SNORKEL INDUCTION SNORKEL EXHAUST COMMUNICATIONS MAST (STBD.) PERISCOPE RADAR ANTENNA MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The DELFINEN’s sail is aft of amidships and has raked leading and trailing edges. The sail topline is broken by a small raised structure that projects above the sail. The deckline has a definite upsweep toward the bluntly squared bow. A sonar dome is located on top of the bow. The stern slopes gradually to the waterline. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 595 surfaced; 643 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 177.2 x 15.4x 13.1 (54x 4.7 x 4) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 2 electric motors Speed, knots: 16 surfaced; 16 submerged Pennant numbers: $326 through S329 REMARKS: - The DELFINEN Class, four units constructed, became operational in 1958. All units are in service with the Royal Danish Navy. DELFINEN SS
Volume Xi! DIAM 57-7 DELTA ! SSBN UR ESM UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE SURFACE SEARCH RADAR PERISCOPE AIR INDUCTION HF ANTENNA ESM | UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE . = citmiaticue MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the DELTA I Class submarine is located well forward. The sail has vertical leadirg and trailing edges with fixed sail planes located halfway down the sail and near the leading edge. Tis class has a turtle back appearance which starts approximately two thirds of the way from the leading edge of the sail and is about half the sail’s height. This hump con- tinues aft with two slight step-downs to the main deck, which in turn slopes towards the stern. The bow is bluntly rounded. A high stern fin rises at the stern-waterline juncture. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 8,600 surfaced; 11,750 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 446 x 36 (136 x 11) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 12 SS-N-8 tubes Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 steam turbines; 2 shafts Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 25 submerged REMARKS: The DELTA I Class became operational in the Soviet Navy in 1973. Eighteen units of this class have been built. The DELTA I Class is a follow-on program to the Soviet YANKEE Class submarine. DELTAI SSBN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xiil UR DELTA Il SS8N DELTA II SSBN
Volume XIil DIAM 57-7 [DELTA tt SSBN | uR| Top View Oesired ESM UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE SURFACE SEARCH RADAR PERISCOPE AiR iNOUCTION HF ANTENNA ; UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the DELTA II is located forward of amidships. The sail has fixed sail planes . located halfway down the sail and near the leading edge. A missile casing, approximately one-half the height of the sail, begins just forward of the sail’s trailing edge. The casing is level for the first half of its length and then gradually slopes to the weatherdeck. A stern fin rises aft. The dis- tinguishing feature between the DELTA II and the DELTA III Classes is the height of the missile casing; the DELTA II’s is one-half the height of the sail, and the DELTA III’s is two-thirds the height of the sail, The stern fin is also shorter than on the DELTA III. The DELTA II has one VLF buoy compartment versus two on the DELTA HI. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 9,600 surfaced; 11,400 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 499 x 36 (152 x 11) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 16 tubes for SS-N-8 SLBM Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 28 submerged REMARKS: The DELTA II Class, which was first seen in 1971, is a larger version «f the DELTA I. DELTA SSBN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill DELTA tl SSBN Additional Views Desired DELTA Hl SSBN
Volume XIili DIAM 57-7 DELTA Ill SSBN: Top View Desired ESM UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE SURFACE SEARCH RADAR PERISCOPE AIR INDUCTION HF ANTENNA ESM . UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the DELTA III is forward of amidships. Sail planes, located halfway up the sail, are just aft of the leading edge. The DELTA IiIl’s primary distinguishing feature is the missile easing which is approximately two-thirds the height of the sail. The top of the casing is level for one-third of the aft deck; it is then gradually sloped for another third and rounds to the waterline at the stern fin. Additional distinguishing features are the three parallel lines of limber holes which are located just above the waterline and run from the trailing edge of the sail to the end of the raked missile casing section. The stern fin on the DELTA III is larger than the rudder on the DELTA II. The DELTA II has two VLF buoy compartments versus a single on the DELTA II. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 11,000 surfaced; 13,250 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 499 x 36 (152 x 11) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Missiles: 16 tubes for SS-N-18 SLBM Propulsicn: Nuclear Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 25 submerged REMARKS: The first DELTA II was launched in 1975. There are approximately twelve units active. DELTA Hf SSBN
DIAM 57-7 Voiume Xiill a. Por Se be wa Ateegs dbp: - od DOLFIJIN SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 DOLFIJN SS: PERISCOPE PERISCOPE SNORKEL INDUCTION SURFACE SEARCH RADAR COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA aa na WHIP ANTENNA ——— MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the DOLFIJN Class is forward of amidships. The leading edge is vertical. The trailing edge is vertical and has an inward break that occurs halfway down the sail. A sonar installation is located on the forward weather deck but well aft of the bow. The bow is bluntly square. The deckline is long and flat from the bow to the short tapered section at the stern. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,140 standard; 1,494 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 260.9 x 25.8 x 16.4 (79.5 x 7.8 x 5) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (4 bow, 4 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 14.5 surfaced; 17 submerged Pennant numbers: S804, S805, S808, S809 REMARKS: The DOLFIJN Class, operational 1965, consists of four units. All are in service with the Royal Netherlands Navy. DOLFIJIN SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xiil us ) DOLPHIN AGSS DOLPHIN AGSS
Volume Xill , DIAM 57-7 DOLPHIN AGSS US 20 Top View Desired - AMBER [0 LIGHT PERISCOPE MASTHEAD LIGHT UHF ANTENNA RADAR ANTENNA WHIP ANTENNA VLF LOOP ANTENNA SEARCHLIGHT (STBD.) MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the DOLPHIN Class is forward of amidships. The sail has a downward step forward, the upper level measuring about one-third of the sail length and about one-third of the sail height. The DOLPHIN has a prominent stern fin. The bow slopes abruptly into the waterline and a similar slope occurs on the after deckline near the stern fin. A smail raised “‘box”’ is on the weatherdeck between the stern fin and sail. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 800 standard; 930 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 152 x 19.3 x 18 (46.3 = 5.9 x 5.5) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 shaft ' Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 15+ submerged Pennant number: 555 REMARKS: The DOLPHIN, a one-of-a-kind unit, was commissioned in 1968. This submarine was specifically designed for deep-diving operations. DOLPHIN AGSS
Volume Xitt DIAM 57-7 DRAKEN SS MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: DRAKEN has a stepped sail situated aft of amidships. The step is downward toward the bow. The trailing edge of the sail is raked with a fixed snorkel exhaust extending aft at the top of the upper tier. The forward deckline is long and level with a possible crane emplaced just forward of the sail. The stern is vertical and the bow looks almost squared-off in profile. The short after hull line slopes gently toward a prominent stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 835 surfaced; 1,110 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 226.4 x 16.7 x 16.4 (69 x 5.1 x 5) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 electric motor; 1 large 5 bladed propeller Speed, knots: 17 surfaced; 20 submerged Pennant numbers: Del, Nor, Spr, Vgn REMARKS: The DRAKEN Class, operational 1962, was a follow-on to the HAJEN Class. Four units have been built, and all are in service with the Royal Swedish Navy. DRAKEN SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xil! uk ‘DREADNOUGHT SSN Additional Views Desired DREADNOUGHT SSN
Voiume Xill DREADNOUGHT SSN ESM MAST (STBD.) RADAR MAST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: DIAM 57-7 f PERISCOPE RADAR MAST PERISCOPE DREADNOUGHT has a tall and thin rectangular sail situated well forward of amidships on a whale-shaped hull. The sail has a smooth but slightly convex topline, a raked leading edge, and a vertical trailing edge. Prominent folding planes near the bow can often be seen folded upward and extending above the how when the submarine is surfaced. The deckline slopes gently into the waterline near the bow, as it does aft of the sail. A prominent stern fin projects above the waterline some distance aft of the point where the after deckline enters the water. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 3,500 surfaced; 4,000 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 265.8 x 32.2 x 26 (81 x 9.8 x 7.9) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; steam turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 28 submerged Pennant number: S101 REMARKS: The one-of-a-kind DREADNOUGHT was built in England and commissioned in 1963. Although basically a British design, the after hull lines closely resemble the USS SKIPJACK to accommodate the U.S. nuclear power plant installed. DREADNOUGHT SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xi! UR . ECHO SSN ECHO SSN
Volume Xiil DIAM 57-7 ECHO SSN P Te Ce ae 0g Ot ae aeen senseue sal . } SNORKEL VHF MAST HF MAST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: ESM MEIOF SURFACE SEARCH RADAR RETRACTABLE WHIP ANTENNA PERISCOPE The sail on the ECHO Class is well forward of amidships. The leading edge is vertical. The trailing edge is vertical with two slight breaks near the top. The bow is bluntly squared with a sonar dome located near the bow. The deck inclines upward from the sail to the bow and is level aft to just forward of the stern where it slopes gradually into the water. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,500 surfaced; 5,200 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 364 x 29.8 (111 x 9.1) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow); 2 x 16 in (40.6 cm) (stern) Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 28 submerged REMARKS: Five ECHO Class units were built from 1960 to 1962. These submarines were armed originally with six tubes for the SS-N-3 antiship cruise missile and with torpedo tubes and identi- _ fied as ECHO I Class SSGNs. All five units now have been converted to an attack configuration (SSN) by removal of the missile tubes. ECHO SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill ECHO Ii SSGN ECHO ll SSGN
Volume Xilt DIAM 57-7 ECHO II SSGN | UR VHFIHF ANTENNA (PORT) ESM AIR INDUCTION SURFACE SEARCH RADAR HF ANTENNA (HINGED) | CELESTIAL NAVIGATION PERISCOPE | PERISCOPE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: ECHO II Class sails are situated well forward of amidships. The sail is rectangular with vertical leading and trailing edges. The bow is blunt, the hull line is flat with a wide deck which exposes four pairs of blast deflector cavities beginning at the front end of the sail. The stern slopes gradually into the waterline. A sonar dome is located slightly aft of the bow just forward of foiding dive planes on some units, Some units have a ‘‘bulge’’ located on the middle of the sail which houses a probable satellite-associated radome antenna. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 5,000 surfaced; 5,800 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 380.6 x 32.8 (116 x 10) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow); 2 x 16 in (40.6 cm) (stern) Missiles: 8 tubes for SS-N-3 or SS-N-12 Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 25 submerged REMARKS: Twenty-nine ECHO II Class SSGNs were completed between 1962 and 1967. For many years, the ECHO II SSGN was one of the primary anticarrier threats. The ECHO II must surface to launch its missiles. ECHO I) SSGN
DIAM 57-7 us. Volume Xill ETHAN ALLEN SSN ETHAN ALLEN SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 ETHAN ALLEN SSN Top View Desired VLE LOOP ANTENNA PERISCOPE VLF LOOP ANTENNA PERISCOPES COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS SNORKEL EXHAUST MAST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the ETHAN ALLEN is located forward of amidships. The leading edge is vertical. The trailing edge is slightly raked. Sail planes are located forward well up on the sail. The bow slopes gradually into the water. The aft weatherdeck is flat approximately two-thirds of . the way and then steps down and slopes gradually into the waterline. A small dome-like object is located just forward of the stern at the aft end of the the weatherdeck. The ETHAN ALLEN’s high stern fin is a prominent feature. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 6,955 surfaced; 7,880 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 410 x 33 x 32 (125 x 10.1 x 9.8) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 em) (bow) Missiles: 16 tubes for Polaris A-3 SLBM Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 geared turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 30 submerged Pennant numbers: 608 thru 611, 618 REMARKS: The ETHAN ALLEN Class, first commissioned in 1961, had a total of five units con- structed. The submarines are projected to be removed from the SLBM force and converted s. ETHAN ALLEN SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill CU, IN, LY, UR FOXTROT SS FOXTROT SS
Volume Xili DIAM 57-7 FOXTROT SS CU, IN, LY, UR _WHEIHF ANTENNA suRFACE SEARCH RADAR SNORKEL EXHAUST (FIXED OF LOOP HF ANTENNA (HINGED STD.) HE_ANTENNA (HINGED Sie ESM SNORKEL INTAKE __ | PERISCOPE : f oc PERISCOPE : | MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: FOXTROT Class units are readily recognized by the sail and bow configurations. A unique, fixed snorkel exhaust extends beyond the raked trailing edge of the sail, and also forms a raised step to the after third of the sail. The leading edge of the sail is rounded, but nearly - vertical in profile appearance. The bow is flared outward, appearing bulbous, and is usually capped with a prominent sonar deme. Some transferred units were delivered without the sonar dome. The weatherdeck is flat and slopes gradually to the stern. The snorkel intake is unique and serves as a prime recognition feature in views where it is exposed, even when the rest of the submarine is submerged. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,950 surfaced; 2,500 submerg2d Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 297.6 x 22.6 (90.7 x 6.9) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.8 cm) (bow); 4 x 16 in (40.6 cm) (stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 3 electric motors; 3 shafts Speed, knots: 18 surfaced; 16 submerged Pennant numbers: IN $20 thru $23, S40 thru $43; LY 312 REMARKS: The FOXTROT Class, originally built between 1958-1971, has been deployed world- wide. Production was resumed in limited numbers in the 1970s. Eight units have been provided to India, four to Libya with an additional two units on order, and two to Cuba. FOXTROT SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xi Additional Views Desired 0% _qtetttterge tt Raat Stat _9_ gg dt GAL SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 FT 25 50 75 100 1501 157.5 mi 10 20 30 40 4s Top View Desired WT MAST cWORKEL INDUCTION ANTENNA PERISCOPE RADARIESM PERISCOPE SLAM MISSILE LAUNCHER MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the GAL Class is slightly forward of amidships. The sail has vertical lead- ing and trailing edges. The topline is unbroken and has a flat protrusion that extends beyond the upper trailing edge. The sail is stepped-down fore and aft, with the aft step being longer and sloped to the deckline. The bow is blunt. The aft weatherdeck slopes gradually to astern fin. - CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 500 surfaced; 600 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 157.5 x 15.4 x 12.1 (48 x 4.7 x 3.7) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (forward) Missiles: Provision for submarine-launched antiair missile launcher Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 twin electric motor; 1 shaft Speed, knois: 9 surfaced; 18 submerged REMARKS: The GAL, the lead unit of the three GAL Class submarines, was completed in 1976. All units are currently in service with the Israeli Navy. GAL §§
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIl! GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN
Volume Xiilt DIAM 57-7 GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN US t__ ee ee FT ps 381.7 M 20 40 60 80 100 116.3 Top View Desired MFIHF COMMUNICATIONS MAST MFIHF COMMUNICATIONS MAST RADAR ANTENNA (PORT) IFFIUHF ANTENNA COMMUNICATIONS MAST PERISCOPE ne ; RADAR ANTENNA (PORT) PERISCOPE SNORKEL INOUCTION VLF LOOP ANTENNA _ MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The GEORGE WASHINGTON Class submarine has a rectangular sail situated well forward of amidships with sail planes just aft of the leading edge one-half way up the sail. There is a noticeable bulge in the deckline beginning at the forward edge of the sail and extending aft midway to the protruding stern fin. Both the bow and the stern slope gently into the water. There is a sonar dome located aft of the bow. The rectangular stern fin is approximately one- half the height of the weatherdeck. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 6,019 standard; 6,888 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 381.7 x 33 x 29 (116.3 x 10.1 x 8.8) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 16 tubes for Polaris A-3 SLBM Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 geared turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 31 submerged Pennant numbers: 598 thru 602 REMARKS: The GEORGE WASHINGTON was the first U.S. submarine armed with ballistic missiles. Of the five ships commissioned between 1959 and 1961, two have been decommissioned, had missile compartments removed, and have been converted and recommissioned as SSNs. GEORGE WASHINGTON SSN
DIAM S7-7 Volume Xill GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB SSN| Beam View Desired Additional Views Desired GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB SSN | US Oy ——-——— FT 100 200 300 365 M 20 40 80 80 100 -199.3 Top View Desired OF ANTENNA SNORKEL MAST COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA PERISCOPES SEARCH ANTENNA F VLF LOOP ANTENNA MASTHEAD LIGHT DF ANTENNA COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB is situated well forward of amidships. Leading and trailing edges are vertical. Sail planes are located midway up the sail and just aft of the leading edge. The bow slopes gradually to the waterline. The stern slopes to the waterline until the emergence of a prominent stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 5,800 surfaced; 6,480 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 365 x 31.7 x 31 (111.3 x 9.7 x 9.5) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (amidships) Missiles: To ve fitted for HARPOON Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; turbine-electric drive; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 18 surfaced; 25+ submerged Pennant number: 685 REMARKS: The one-of-a-kind USS GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB was commissioned in 1974. This unit was a prototype design with turbine electric drive to test advanced silencing techniques. GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB SSN
Volume Xilt DIAM 57-7 GOLF SSQ__ } | UR FT 160 200 300 318.2 fr 1 _,_ 1 ____ 4 —___-__1 ,—___1—4 M 20 40 60 80 st Top View Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the Soviet GOLF SSQ, located forward of amidships, is so unique that identi- fication should be very easy. The leading edge is vertical and the trailing edge is raked to a two- tiered platform which was part of the now removed missile casing. The bottom tier is the same width as the sail and the top tier is about one-third the width of the sail. A large rectangular object is located just forward of the stern. Large folding masts may be upright on either side of the sail and adjacent to the large object on the stern. A sonar dome is located just aft of the bow. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,300 surfaced; 2,850 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 318.2 x 27.9 (97 x 8.5) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; electric motors; 3 shafts Speed, knots: 17 surfaced; 14 submerged REMARKS: The GOLF SSQ is a recent conversion of the GOLF I Class SSB. The missiles have been removed and a variety of communications antennas have been installed, suggesting the submarines will perform some command, control, and communication function. GOLF sso
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIll GOLF 1 SSB eteesens Ot GOLF ft SSB
Volume Xi DIAM 57-7 GOLF 1 SSB ] CH, UR MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The large sail on the GOLF I is amidships with a vertical leading edge which has a small protruding lip that appears midway up the sail. The top of the sail has a box-like protrusion just aft of the leading edge. The back half of the top is broken by the eye shaped slits between the missile tube cowlings; it is also slightiy sloped to the trailing edge. The trailing edge of the sail is raked. The bow is slightly raked with a sonar dome located just aft of the bow. The stern is gradually sloped to the waterline. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,300 surfaced; 2,850 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 318.2 x 27.9 (97 x 8.5) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 3 SS-N-4 or 3 SS-N-5 SLBMs Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; electric motors; 3 shafts Speed, knots: 17 surfaced; 14 submerged REMARKS: Twenty-three GOLF Is were built by the Sceviet Union from 1958 to 1962. Approxi- mately 13 units have been modified to the GOLF Ii configuration. One unit had 32 feet added to the hull, the sail was elongated, and it was designated GOLF III. One unit was modified to carry the SS-N-6 missile and designated GOLF IV. One other unit was modified to test fire a new missile and designated GOLF V. GOLF! ssB
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill GOLF 11 SSB Additional Views Desired GOLF tl SSB
Volume Xili DIAM 57-7 GOLF 11 SSB Top View Desired PERISCOPE SNORKEL INTAKE CELESTIAL NAVIGATION PERISCOPE ESM HF ANTENNA (HINGED ST8D.) VHFIHF ANTENNA 2 i : GF LOOP SURFACE SEARCH RADAR SNORKEL EXHAUST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The large sail on the GOLF JI is slightly forward of amidships with a small streamlined “superstructure” on the forward end. The leading edge is vertical with a small lip in the middle. A tall, hull-mounted antenna is located near the forward end of the sail on the starboard side. The trailing edge is raked to the deck. The bow is bulbous with a sonar dome located just aft of the bow. The weatherdeck slopes gradually towards the stern and into the waterline. There are two additional variations of the GOLF II. Both have a mounted VLF buoy. On one version the buoy is mounted and protrudes upward just forward of the stern. The second has the buoy mounted directly aft of the sail giving the sail a step-down appearance. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,300 surfaced; 2,800 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 318.2 x 27.9 (97 x 8.5) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 3 SS-N-5 SLBMs Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; electric motors; 3 shafts Speed, knots: 17 surfaced; 14 submerged REMARKS: This class is a modification of the GOLF I Class submarines. About 12 units are estimated to be in active service. GOLF tl SSB
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill US ) GRAYBACK SS eee ae ee GRAYBACK SS
Volume Xili DIAM 57-7 GRAYBACK SS us 160 200 300 334 FT M 20 40 60 80 101.8 Top View Desired OF ANTENNA IFFIUHE ANTENNA (port) | “WHIP ANTENNA SEARCH RADAR ANTENNA RADAR MAST PERISCOPE (STED.) ESMIDF ANTENNA (PORT) PERISCOPE (PORT) SNORKEL ROF ANTENNA _ SNORKEL EXHAUST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: GRAYBACK has a tall, thin rectangular sail located forward of amidships. The topline is straight and horizontal with a perpendicular leading edge; however, the trailing edge appears raked and broken with two segments, one near the top and one near the deckline. The hull configuration of GRAYBACK is unique. A flat weatherdeck surrounds the sail area, widening to more than double width forward of the sail and tapering to a point at the break near the stern. The bow section is raised and extends more than half way to the sail. The bow stem is bluntly rounded. GRAYBACK is fitted with three fin-like PUFF sonar domes: one on the raised bow section, one on the weatherdeck just aft of the sail, and one at the after break in the weatherdeck which could easily be mist2ken for a stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,670 standard; 3,650 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 334 x 27.2 x 19 (101.8 x 8.3 x 5.8) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (6 bow, 2 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 16.7 submerged Pennant numbers: 574 REMARKS: The one-of-a-kind GRAYBACK, commissioned in 1958, was originally an SSG. However, during the 1968 conversion, she was reclassified as an LPSS and fitted to berth and mess 67 troops and their equipment. Although subsequently reclassified as an SS, GRAYBACK retains both a transport configuration and an attack capability. GRAYBACK SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIill AR, BR, GR, PE, SP, TU, TW, VE GUPPY 1A, il, 1A SS GUPPY 1A, Hl, HA SS
Volume XII GUPPY IA, il, HA SS AR, BR, GR, PE, SP, TU, TW, VE VT} 455 FF ft fi - a: . . WHIP ANTENNA PERISCOPE WHIP ANTENNA (ST&D.) [ PERISCOPE (PORT) VLF LOOP ANTENNA (PORT) | RADAR MAST IFF TRANSPONDER ESM MAST (STBD.) SNORKEL INTAKE | SNORKEL EXHAUST —- MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the GUPPY IA, II, and IIA is forward of amidships. The leading and trailing edges are raked; the top is flat with a small step-down which occurs about two-thirds aft. This stepdown houses a retractable antenna which when retracted, extends beyond the sail’s trailing edge. The bow is bulbous and folding bow planes are noticable aft of the bow. The weatherdeck is flat and slopes down just forward of the stern. Some units have a rectangular stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,840 standard; 2,445 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 306 x 27 x 17 (93.2 x 8.2 x 5.2) Torpedo tubes: 10 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (6 bow, 4 stern) Propuision: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 18 surfaced; 15 submerged Pennant numbers: AR 22; BR $10, $12, S14; GR S114; PE 48, 49; SP $32, S34, S35; TU $335 thru S340, S345, S346; TW S736, S794; VE S22 REMARKS: The GUPPY IA, II, and IIA are all conversions of the USS BALAO and TENCH Class sub- marines. The GUPPY is active in eight navies throughout the world. Displacement, dimensions, and speed vary slightly among units. GUPPY 1A, 11, WA SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIll BR, GR, IT, TU } GUPPY Ill SS GUPPY lil SS
Volume Xill DIAM $7-7 GUPPY 11 SS \ -d wee dee mn PERISCOPE RADAR MAST _. SNORKEL INTAKE EMERGENCY WHIP ANTENNA (PORT) SNORKEL EXHAUST | MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: GUPPY IfI submarines are easily identified by three large PUFF sonar domes. One dome is located just aft of the bow, the second just aft of the sail, and the third just forward of the stern. The sail has a near vertical leading edge, a raked trailing edge, and a level topline with a small notch down to the trailing edge. The sail is located just forward of amidships. The bow is rounded. The weatherdeck is level with a slight slope aft of the rear sonar dome. Folding dive planes are Ic-cated at the waterline just forward of the bow sonar dome. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,975 standard; 2,450 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 326.5 x 27 x 17 (99.5 x 8.2 x 5.2) Torpedo tubes: 10 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (6 bow, 4 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 4 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 20 surfaced;15 submerged Pennant numbers: BR S15, S16; GR $115; IT 502; TU S341, S333 REMARKS: The GUPPY III, originally of the USS BALAO and TENCH Class submarines, underwent conversion in the 1960s. The GUPPY III is in active service in the following navies: Brazil, Greece, Italy and Turkey. ‘ GUPPY If SS
Volume Xliit DIAM 57-7 GYMNOTE SSB MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: GYMNOTE’s configuration is unique. The sail is rectangular in profile with a vertical leading edge, a raked trailing edge, and a slightly convex topline. In many sightings a telephone pole-type mast is erected atop the sail. The trailing edge is much shorter than the leading edge due to a high platform formed aft as an extension of the sail. The trailing edge of the platform is raked, as is the break in the main deckline aft, which drops into the waterline some distance forward of a prominent stern fin. The GYMNOTE bow has an upswing giving it a ““canoe’’ shape. Fixed diving planes are located some distance aft of the bow, near the top of the weatherdeck. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 3,000 surfaced; 3,250 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 275.6 x 34.7 x 25 (84 x 10.6 x 7.6) Missiles: 2 tubes for MSBS Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 4 diesel-electric; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 11 surfaced; 10 submerged Pennant number: S655 REMARKS: GYMNOTE was commissioned in 1966 as an experimental submarine for testing ballistic missiles for the French nuclear-powered SSBNs, and for use as an underwater laboratory to prove equipment and arms for nuclear-powered submarines. It was converted in 1979 for additional trial firings. It is the only ship of its class. GYMNOTE sss
Reed DIAM 57-7 Volume Xilt Silhouette Unavailable Beam View Desired All Views Desired HAN SSN
Volume XI! DIAM 57-7 All Views Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: Recognition features not available. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Dimensions, feet (meters): Torpedo tubes: UNCLASSIFIED DATA NOT AVAILABLE Missiles: Propulsion: Speed, knots: Pennant numbers: REMARKS: The HAN Class is believed to be the first Chinese nuclear submarine. Two units have been reported as completed. No unclassified pictures or characteristics are available. HAN SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 HEROJ SS MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: HEROJ Class submarines have a high rectangular sail located slightly forward of amidship. The deckline is level fore and aft of the sail, but curves sharply to the waterline near the stern. A squared-off stern fin rises to the height of the deck level at its highest point. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Unknown surfaced; 1,068 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 210 x 23.6 x 16.4 (64 x 7.2 x 5) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; diesels; electric moters; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 16 surfaced; 10 submerged Pennant numbers: 821, 822, 823 REMARKS: The HEROJ Class, built in Yugoslavia and commissioned in 1968, consists of three units. All are active in the Yugoslavian Navy. HEROJ SS
DIAM 57-7 UR Volume X{! HOTEL fl SSBN HOTEL ft! SSBN
Volume XiIll DIAM 57-7 HOTEL It SSBN UR AIR INDUCTION (PORT) VHF/HF ANTENNA (PORT) HF ANTENNA (HINGED STBD.) or] CELESTIAL NAVIGATION PERISCOPE | PERISCOPE (PORT) DF LOOP SURFACE SEARCH RADAR Sle PERISCOPE RADIOMETRIC SEXTANT MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: HOTEL II Class submarines have a massive streamlined sail situated well forward of amid- ships. The sail’s imposing height and length accommodates three vertically oriented ballistic missile tubes. The sail’s leading edge is slightly raked aft from the top while the trailing edge is rounded to the deck. Except for a slight rise forward of the sail, the weatherdeck is flat to the stem. An elongated sonar dome is situated on the bow, and a low modest tail fin is present at the erm, CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,750 surfaced; 5,600 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 377.3 x 29.5 (115 x 9) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow); 2 x 16 in (40.6 cm) (stern) Missiles: 3 SS-N-5 tubes Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 26 submerged REMARKS: The original HOTEL I Class submarines were constructed between 1958 and 1962 and fitted with SS-N-4 missiles. When these units were converted to carry the SS-N-5 missiles, they were designated the HOTEL II Class. One unit was converted to test fire the SS-N-8 missile and designated the HOTEL ITI. HOTEL II SSBN
Volume Xiit DIAM 57-7 INDIA SSA UR FT 590 100 150 200 250 0 344 en on 1 - +, + 1 +1 __-, mM 20 40 60 80 105 Top View Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the INDIA Class is located well forward of amidships. The leading edge is vertical with a protruding lip approximately two-thirds of the way up. The trailing edge is raked. The deck for the submersibles begins at the trailing edge of the sail and is level almost to the stern where it then steps-down to the hull which slopes gradually to the waterline. INDIA has been observed with a removable ice-breaker bow. CHARACTERISTICS: Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 344 x 32.8 (105 x 10) REMARKS: _ The INDIA Class is designed for rescue and salvage work; it carries two DSRVs on the after casing. INDIA SSA
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIitt -JULIETT SSG escent ts i eae JULIETT SSG
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 O00 b ansesunn sees, wee nnytttegsecetessCHHlOHT gee AEAUEELELE DOMED ESM yHF/HF ANTENNA (ST8D.) PERISCOPE HE ANTENNA ~~ | SNORKEL INTAKE 1 SURFACE SEARCH RADAR SNORKEL EXHAUST (FIXED) - | PERISCOPE | | CELESTIAL NAVIGATION PERISCOPE, MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: JULIETT Class submarines have a stubby appearance due to their relatively high freeboard and the length of the sail in comparison with other proportions. The paired cruise missiles are situated in the deck areas fore and aft of the sail, as evidenced by the large missile exhaust defiection cavities. A stepped snorkel exhaust housing is at the extremity of the sail, and a large sonar dome is on the bow. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 3,000 surfaced; 3,700 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 278.9 x 32.8 (85 x 10) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 4 tubes for SS-N-3A (2 forward and 2 aft of sail) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 3 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 19 surfaced; 17 submerged REMARKS: The JULIETT Class, completed between 1962 and 1967, was a follow-on program to the WHISKEY Class conversion. A total of 16 units have been produced. This class is the only diesel-powered cruise missile submarine still active as a first-line unit in the Soviet Navy. JULIETT SSG
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill Sithouette Unavailabie Beam View Desired All Views Desired KILO SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 All Views Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: Recognition features not available. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Dimensions, feet (meters): Torpedo tubes: UNCLASSIFIED DATA NOT AVAILABLE Missiles: Propulsion: Speed, knots: Pennant numbers: REMARKS: None. KILO SS
Volume Xiil DIAM 57-7 LAFAYETTE SSBN | 300 400 425 100 120 129.5 a 100 200 “ 20 40 60 20 Top View Desired ECMICOMMUNICATIONS MAST: VLF LCOP ANTENNAS PERISCOPES COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA MASTHEAD LIGHT SNORKEL EXHAUST MAST BREECHES BUOY RIGGING GEAR MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: With the exception of one unit (DANIEL WEBSTER SSBN 626), all ETHAN ALLEN, LAFAYETTE, JAMES MADISON, and BENJAMIN FRANKLIN units look alike; DANIEL WEBSTER differs by having diving planes on the bow instead of the sail. All others of the above classes have a rectangular sail situated well forward of the hull midpoint with sail planes near the leading edge and situated high on the sail. The classes also have a gently sloping prow, a break in the after deckline, and a prominent stern fin. They can be differentiated from the GEORGE WASHINGTON Class by examining the freeboard just forward and aft of the sail; GEORGE WASHINGTON has a much higher missile tube compartment, which produces a big difference in the length of trailing edge as compared to the leading edge. LAFAYETTE differs from UK SSBNs with regard to the sail planes; UK SSBNs have diving planes on the hull. The French LE REDOUTABLE is also quite similar. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 7,250 surfaced; 8,250 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 425 x 33 x 31.5 (129.5 x 10.1 x 9.6) Torpedo tubes: 16 tubes for POSEIDON C-3, TRIDENT C-4 SLBMs Missiles: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 geared turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; approximately 30 submerged Pennant numbers: 616, 617, 619, 620, 622 thru 636, 640 thru 645, 654 thru 659 REMARKS: Thirty-one LAFAYETTE Class SSBNs were built between 1961 and 1967. Although uniform in appearance, different missile systems are carried by these units as newer systems are outfitted during overhauls. LAFAYETTE SSBN loess,
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xil! LE REDOUTABLE SSBN Additional Views Desired LE REDOUTABLE SSBN
Volume Xi! DIAM 57-7 LE REDOUTABLE SSBN 400 422.1 120 128.7 IFFIESM ANTENNA PERISCOPE RADAR ANTENNA PERISCOPE/SEARCH RADAR SNORKEL INDUCTION MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: LE REDOUTABLE has a rectangular sail situated well forward of amidships, a promi- nent stern fin, a slight break in the after deckline, and a bow deckline that slopes gently into the waterline. The sail has a vertical leading edge and a slightly raked trailing edge. Sail planes are located about midway in sail height, very near the leading edge. The rudders are unusual in that there is a considerable gap between the fixed and moveable portions. LE REDOUTABLE is very similar in appearance to the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON Class. Differences that can be noted in configuration between LE REDOUTABLE and GEORGE WASHINGTON reiate to the top line and the trailing edge. The top Fae of REDOUTABLE is level, whereas the GEORGE WASHINGTON top line evidences a slight convex curve. The trailing edge of REDOUTABLE has minor protuberances; the main one is a snorke) exhaust pipe that “lips” over the upper corner. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 8,045 surfaced; 8,940 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 422.1 x 34.8 x 32.8 (128.7 x 10.6 x 10) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 Ne Missiles: 16 tubes for MSBS M-20 (amidships) Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 steam turbines; 2 turbo-alternators; 1 electric motor; 1 shaft; auxiliary-twin diesels Speed, knots: 20+ surfaced; 25 submerged REMARKS: LE REDOUTABLE, operational 1971, was the first French nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. A total of five units have been constructed with a sixth in progress. LE REDOUTABLE SSBN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill Beam View Desired “All Views Desired LIMA SSA
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 LIMA SSA Top View Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail is slightly aft of amidships. The trailing edge is raked to the deck whereas the leading edge is vertical with a forward step-down. The bow is bluntly squared. The weatherdeck slopes gradually towards the stern and more steeply to the waterline. The profile is clean with no protuberances, CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,450 surfaced; unknown submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 282.1 x 26.6 x 19.7 (86 x 8.1 x 6) (approximate) Propulsion: Probable diesel-electric Speed, knots: Unknown REMARKS: al The one-of-a-kind LIMA Class submarine is probably used to conduct hydro-acoustic trials, LIMA SSA
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill us | LOS ANGELES SSN LOS ANGELES SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 100 360 po ty 20 40 Top View Desired PERISCOPES OF ANTENNA MULTIPURPOSE ANTENNA SNORKEL INDUCTION MAST NAVIGATIONAL ANTENNA MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the LOS ANGELES is well forward of amidships. Both leading and trailing edges are vertical. The top line is curved slightly giving it a convex appearance. Sail planes are mounted just aft of the leading edge and on the upper-third part of the sail. The weatherdeck at both the bow and the stern slope gradually to the waterline. A stern fin stands out weil above deck height. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 6,000 standard; 6,900 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 360 x 33 x 32.3 (109.7 x 10.1 x 9.9) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (amidships) Missiles: Tube launched HARPOON; TOMAHAWK to be fitted Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 geared turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: Unknown surface; 30+ submerged REMARKS: The LOS ANGELES Class submarine entered service in 1976. To date a total of 21 have been constructed with another 12 units on order. These units are a follow-on to the experi- mental GLENARD P. LIPSCOMB and are much larger than previous SSNs. LOS ANGELES SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume XI Silhouette Unavailable Beam View Desired All Views Desired MING SS
Volume XIi! DIAM 57-7 All Views Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: Recognition features not available. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Probably 1,500 surfaced; 1,900 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): Probably length of 250 (76.2) Torpedo tubes: Probably 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Propulsion: Probably diesel-electric Speed, knots: Unknown REMARKS: Two MING Class submarines have reportedly been constructed. It is believed that these units are an improved version of the ROMEO Class submarine. MING SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xili SW NACKEN SS Additional Views Desired NACKEN SS
Volume XIill DIAM 57-7 NACKEN SS er 50 100 135 m 19 20 30 a Top View Desired nt MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the NACKEN is amidships. The leading and trailing edges are vertical, and the topline is slightly rounded giving it a convex appearance. Sail planes are located in the middle of the sail. The bow is rounded. The weatherdeck is level and steps-<down just forward of the stern. NACKEN has two stern fins which are at 45 degree angles to the stern. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 980 surfaced; 1,125 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 135 x 20 x 13.4 (41 x 6.1 x 4.1) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm); 2 x 16 in (40 cm); minelaying capability Propulsion: Diesel-electric; diesels; electric motors; 1 shaft with large 5 bladed propeller Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 20 submerged Pennant numbers: Nak, Naj, Nep REMARKS: The NACKEN Class, commissioned in 1979, consists of three units, All are in service with the Royal Swedish Navy. The NACKEN is a follow-on to the SSOORMEN Class. NACKEN SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 NARVAL SS FR SURFACE SEARCH RADAR WHIP ANTENNA WHIP ANTENNA PERISCOPE SNORKEL PERISCOPE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the NARVAL Class is aft of amidships. The leading edge is vertical, and the trailing edge is raked. A snorkel exhaust lips just over the trailing edge at the top. The NARVAL has a faired-in bulbous bow. The deckline slopes gradually to the stern and then rounds into the waterline. There are two crescent shaped slits on both sides of the submarine located midway between the bow and the sail. NARVAL is very similar in appearance to its successors, ARETHUSE and DAPHNE. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,635 surfaced; 1,910 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 254.6 x 25.6 x 17.7 (77.6 x 7.8 x 5.4) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21.7 in (55 cm) (bow); minelaying capability Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 15 surfaced; 18 submerged Pennant numbers: S631 thru S634, S637, S638 REMARKS: The NARVAL Class, with the first unit commissioned 1957, had six units produced. During a five-year reconstruction program (1965-70), all six units had a full-sail modification, new weapons, and improved detection equipment installed. NARVAL SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xiil NARWHAL SSN Beam View Desired Additional Views Desired NARWHAL SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 NARWHAL SSN 10¢ i 200 300 314.6 20 40 60 86 95.9 Top View Desired PERISCOPES SNORKEL SEARCH ANTENNA ECM ANTENNA ECM ANTENNA COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA f SNORKEL INDUCTION MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the NARWHAL Class is well forward of amidships. The leading and trailing edges are vertical while the topline is slightly curved giving it a convex appearance. Sail planes are located in the middle of the sail and just aft of the leading edge. The bow and stern slope gradually to the waterline. A rectangular stern fin approximately as high as the after weatherdeck is prominent. Some small protuberances on the weatherdeck are noticable: one forward of the stern, one aft of the sail, and one aft of the bow. The NARWHAL is identical to the STURGEON Class except that the NARWHAL is approximately 22 feet longer. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Unknown surfaced; 5,350 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 314.6 x 37.7 x 27 (95.9 x 11.5 x 8.2) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (amidships) Missiles: To be fitted for HARPOON Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 steam turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 20+ surfaced; 30+ submerged Pennant number: 671 REMARKS: The one-of-a-kind NARWHAL was commissioned in 1969. It is fitted with the prototype sea-going natural circulation reactor plant which increases reactor reliability, simplicity and noise reduction. NARWHAL SSN
Volume Xilt DIAM 57-7 NOVEMBER SSN <x Sgerir> rr bers error ran —— SURFACE SEARCH RADAR RECONNAISSANCE PERISCOPE ESM HF ANTENNA (STED.) VHFIHF ANTENNA | | PERISCOPE He eS EEEEEEEEEEREERERREREREEEEED AIR INDUCTION (PORT) MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: NOVEMBER Class SSN exhibits a long, low profile with a streamlined sail located near the forward third of the hull. The sail appears much smaller in relation to the hull length than CHARLIE or VICTOR counterparts. Other distinctive features include the vertical leading edge of the sail, a low stern fin, an abruptly sloping bow, and a level, uncluttered deckline. While noting that the streamlined sail bears a strong resemblance to newer classes, it should be observed that the suit of retractable masts is different. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,200 surfaced; 5,000 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 354 x 29.5 (108 x 9) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow); 2 x 16 in (40.6 cm) (stern) Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 30 submerged REMARKS: The NOVEMBER Class, the first Soviet nuclear-powered submarine, became operational in 1959. Fourteen units had been constructed by 1965. NOVEMBER SSN (
DIAM 57-7 AS, BR, CA, Cl, UK Volume Xill OBERON SS OBERON SS
Volume Xil! DIAM 57-7 AS, BR, CA, Cl, UK SNORKEL INDUCTION ESMI/IFF MAST COMMUNICATIONS MAST RADAR ANTENNA __SNORKEL EXHAUST PERISCOPE PERISCOPE — MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: OBERON Class submarines have a rectangular sail centered slightly aft of amidships. The leading edge of the sail is vertical, the topline is level, and the trailing edge is slightly raked. The after upper corner formed by the junction of the topline and trailing edge is somewhat rounded. The bow is raked and surmounted by a massive sonar dome. Folding planes are near the bow, and when stowed, project above the level weatherdeck. Near the stern, the weatherdeck terminates, and the hull line drops sharply. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,030 surfaced; 2,410 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 295.2 x 26.5 x 18 (90 x 8.1 x 5.5) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (6 bow, 2 stern) Guns: May carry a 20 mm gun Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 12 surfaced; 17 submerged Pennant numbers: AS 57, 59 thru 62, 70; BR S20 thru S22; CA SS72 thru SS74; CI 22, 23; UK S01, S07 thru S21 REMARKS: The British built OBERON Class submarines have been in commission since 1961. They are excellent submarines with an unsurpassed record of safety and operational usage. This class is active in the following navies: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, and the United Kingdom. OBERON SS
Volume Xil! DIAM 57-7 OHIO SSBN US a 100 200 300 400 $00 §60 FT M 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 170.7 COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA PERISCOPE RADAR ANTENNA SNORKEL INDUCTION MAST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the OHIO Class is situated about one-fourth of the length from the bow. The leading and trailing edges are vertical. The topline is slightly curved giving it a convex appearance. Sail planes are located in the middle of the sail. The bow slopes gradually into the waterline. The weatherdeck aft of the sail is level, with a slight step-down occurring approximately two-thirds of the way towards the stern fin. A high, rectangular stern fin is visible which extends above the weatherdeck to about one-half the height of the sail. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 16,690 surfaced; 18,700 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 560 x 42 x 35.5 (170.7 x 12.8 x 10.8) Torpedo tubes: 4x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 24 tubes for TRIDENT I SLBM Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; geared turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: Unknown REMARKS: The OHIO Class submarine, first unit commissioned in 1981, is the largest U.S. submarine ever built. A total of 16 are projected. OHIO SSBN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xlll OSCAR SSGN Beam View Desired OSCAR SSGN
Volume Xiltl DIAM 57-7 OSCAR SSGN All Views Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: Recognition features not available. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Dimensions, feet (meters): Torpedo Tubes: Missiles: UNCLASSIFIED DATA NOT AVAILABLE Propulsion: Speed, knots: REMARKS: The OSCAR is the initial unit of a new icass of large nuclear powered submarines capable of launching antiship cruise missiles while submerged. Substantially larger than earlier Soviet SSGNs, OSCAR is expected to carry 24 of a new type antiship cruise missile. OSCAR SSGN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 PAPA SSGN UR FT 100 260 300 323 1} MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: PAPA has a blunt, rounded bow, a low rectangular sail, and a high vertical stabilizer. The sail appearance is unusual in that the height is only about one-fourth the sail length, giving the sail an extremely flattened and elongated appearance. Another unusual feature is the large size of the vertical stabilizer. It is not only uncommonly high and wide at the base, but has a notched configuration. The after portion or rudder, is considerably shorter than the forward fixed half. This prominent step in the stern fin and the elongated, flattopped sail provide ready recognition features. The walking deck is accented by two, dark, parallel lines which are the life line tracks. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 5,500 surfaced; 6,500 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 328 x 39.4 (100 x 12) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 10 tubes (probable SS-N-7/9) Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 30 submerged REMARKS: The one-of-a-kind PAPA entered the Soviet Navy in the mid-1970s. Possibly used as a trial vehicle for the OSCAR Class. PAPA SSGN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 PERMIT SSN US — es ee ET 100 200 . 278.5 M 20 40 60 80 84.9 Top View Desired COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA LOOP ANTENNA OF ANTENNA RADAR ANTENNA PERISCOPES COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS INDUCTION MAST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: PERMIT Class submarines have a rectangular sail situated well forward of amidships. The sail top’ine is level; trailing and leading edges are nearly perpendicular. The dimensions of the sail are such that it is almost square in profile. Sail planes are located above midpoint on the sail, a factor that can be used to differentiate the class from the STURGEON Class which other- wise is almost identical in appearance. A word of caution is needed here, however, because three later PERMIT units had the sail enlarged by approximately 7 feet in height during con- struction and the hull was lengthened to 292 feet. The hull is an elongated tear-drop shape, and is clean and unobstructed. Due to the lack of flat deck space, crewmen use the sail fins as deck area when the submarine is operating on the surface. The hull line curves into the water at the bow and just forward of the prominent stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 3,750 surfaced; 4,300 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 278.5 x 31.7 x 28.4 (84.9 x 9.6 x 8.7) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (amidships); carry SUBROC Missiles: Being fitted for HARPOON Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 steam turbines; J shaft Speed, knots: 20+ surfaced; 30+ submerged Pennant numbers: 594 thru 596, 603 thru 607, 612 thru 615, 621 REMARKS: Fourteen units of the PERMIT Class were constructed. One unit, the USS THRESHER, went down in 1963. The last three units constructed in this class have a length of 292.2 feet and a surfaced and submerged displacement of 3,800 and 4,242 tons respectively. PERMIT SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill UK RESOLUTION SSBN | tc SENS ee SEALER TART HERESY Re bara .. r | ane RESOLUTION SSBN
Volume Xlll DIAM 57-7 | RESOLUTION SSBN ee RL aa O oo er 100 200 300 400 425 ul 20 40 60 80 100 120 129.5 PERISCOPE RADAR MAST WHIP ANTENNA SNORKEL INDUCTION (> MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: RESOLUTION, with the exception of a single LAFAYETTE unit (DANIEL WEBSTER), is the only streamlined SSBN class without diving planes mounted on the sail; the diving planes are mounted midway between the sail and the bow near the upper extremity of the hull. These diving planes may also be seen folded in an upright position, projecting above the deckline. The sail is rectangular and located well forward of amidships. The sail topline is slightly convex, with a round protuberance near the trailing edge, the leading edge is vertical, and the trailing edge is raked. The deckline appears to rise gradually out of the water at the bow, and continues to rise aft of the sail until it slopes down abaft of the missile tube compartment. A prominent stern fin is as tall as the deckline. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 7,500 surfaced; 8,400 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 425 x 33 x 30 (129.5x 10.1% 9.1) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 16 POLARIS A3 SLBMs Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; geared turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 25 submerged Pennant numbers: $22, S23, S26, S27 REMARKS: The RESOLUTION Class, first unit commissioned in 1967, consists of four units. All are in service with the British Royal Navy. RESOLUTION SSBN
“ve DiAM 57-7 BU, CH, EG, KN, UR Volume Xi ROMEO SS ROMEO SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 ROMEO SS BU, CH, EG, KN, UR SURFACE SEARCH RADAR PERISCOPE DF LOOP SNORKEL INTAKE VHFIHF ANTENNA PERISCOPE SNORKEL EXHAUST (FIXED) rs MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: ROMEO Class submarines are readily identified by the sail configuration. It is the only class with a large cylindrical housing projecting upward from the sail top. This smokestack-configured housing includes the intake which cannot be retracted into the sai: proper. ROMEO Class sub- marines also have a “beavertail’”’ type fixed snorkel exhaust projecting horizontally beyond the sail trailing edge. Early units of the class all had an overhang to the sail leading edge, but recent photographs show some units have been modified to eliminate this overhang. Most Soviet ROMEO units have a large sonar dome on the bow, but some units transferred to other countries lacked this installation when transferred. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,400 surfaced; 1,800 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 249 x 21 (75.9 x 6.4) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (6 bow, 2 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 17 surfaced; 14 submerged Pennant numbers: CH 100 to 200 series; EG 711, 722, 733, 744, 755, 766 REMARKS: Approximately 110 ROMEO Class submarines have been constructed by the Soviet Union and China since 1958. The ROMEO is currently serving in five navies: Bulgaria, China, Egypt, North Korea, and the Soviet Union. Displacement, length, and speed vary among units. ROMEO SS
. DIAM 57-7 Volume Xili ~ SAURO SS Additional Views Desized
Volume Xlill DIAM 57-7 SAURO SS It MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the SAURO Class is just forward of amidships. The leading and trailing edges are slightly raked. The topline is curved, giving it a convex appearance. A flat protuberance on the topline extends beyond the trailing edge, and another protuberance is located forward. Sail planes are located just aft of the leading edge. The bow is bluntly squared. The aft weatherdeck slopes down to the waterline. The stern fir is rectangular in shape and rises as high as the aft weatherdeck. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,456 surfaced; 1,631 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 210 x 22.5 x 18.9 (63.9 x 6.8 x 5.7) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 1 electric motor; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 11 surfaced; 20 submerged Pennant numbers: 518 thru 521 REMARKS: The SAURO Class, first unit commissioned in 1980, consists of four units. The SAURO is the newest Italian submarine, and an export variant is being offered for sale to other countries. SAURO SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIill Beam View Desired All Views Desired SAVA .SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 SAVA SS 100 vat 5.8 20 40 60 65.8 Top View Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the SAVA Class is forward of amidships. Leading and trailing edges are vertical. Bow planes are located midway between the sail and the rounded bow. The weatherdeck is level and gradually slopes near the stern to a rectangular stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Unknown surfaced; 964 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 215.8 x 22.9 x 18 (65.8 x 7 x 5.5) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Propulsion: Diesel-elecfric; 1 shaft Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 16 submerged REMARKS: The Yugoslavian built SAVA Class, first unit commissioned in 1978, consists of two units. A total of four units are planned. SAVA SS
Volume Xlill DIAM 57-7 SEAWOLF SSN US pall 7 | on pm et coho terete tt — Serene uO G4 100 200 300 =337.5 FTL me 20 40 60 80 102.9 Top View Desired WHIP ANTENNA (PORT) €SM MAST (PORT) RADAR MAST MFIHF ANTENNA VLF LOOP ANTENNA (PORT) IFFIUHF ANTENNA (S7BD.) PERISCOPE OF ANTENNA (PORT) PERISCOPE SNORKEL MAST (PORT) MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: SEAWOLF has a stepped sail with a single downward step occurring toward the bow. The uppermost tier extends over two-thirds of the sail length and over half the sail height. The entire sail is situated well forward of amidships. The hull lines are fairly distinctive. There is an obvious rise in the deckline near the bow and an abrupt drop in deckline just forward of the stern fin. A large cylindrical sonar dome is situated above the raised bow section. In profile, the stem of the bow is perpendicular to the waterline. Hinged bow planes are situated just aft of a wide sonar belt. A pronounced line along the hull sides is formed by hull planes meeting at a wide angle just below the alignment of limber holes. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 3,765 surfaced; 4,200 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 337.5 x 27.7 x 23 (102.9 x 8.4 x 7) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm} (bow) Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 steam turbines; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 20+ surfaced; 20+ submerged Pennant number: 575 REMARKS: The SEAWOLF was the world’s second nuclear submarine. This unit is no longer considered a first-line submarine and has been engaged primarily in research work since 1969. SEAWOLF SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xilt SJOORMEN SS oe ae SJOORMEN SS
Volume Xitt DIAM 57-7 SJOORMEN SS SW 50 100 150 167.3 PORT & STARBOARD ANTENNA ESM MAST ras PERISCOPE HF ANTENNA PERISCOPE SNORKEL INDUCTION SNORKEL EXHAUST DIFFUSER MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: SJOORMEN Class submarines are short, stubby, and streamlined. The streamlined sail is situated well forward of amidships, very near the bow. The sail topline is straight and horizontal, but all photos observed to date reveal a snorkel intake valve projecting above the topline. The snorkel intake valve is unique, with a double taper. A fixed snorkel exhaust protrudes aft, beyond the trailing edge of the sail. Both the trailing edge and the leading edge of the sail are symmetrical and somewhat unusual in appearance. Although the general impression is that of raked edges, both the trailing edge and leading edge have a double break or knuckie in their lines. Sail planes are located lower than midway up the sail height. The entire hull is tubular in shape, with a level profile fore and aft of the sail. The hull lines slope abruptly near the bow and the stern. V-shaped stern fins are present, but they are not usually seen in profile views. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,125 standard; 1,400 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 167.3 x 20 x 16.7 (50.5 x 6.1 x 5.1) Torpedo tubes: 4x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow); 2 antisubmarine tubes Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 electric motor; 1 large 5-bladed propeller Speed, knots: 15 surfaced; 20 submerged Pennant numbers: Sor, Sle, Shu, Sbj, Sha REMARKS: The SJOORMEN Class, first unit commissioned in 1967, consists of five units. All are in service in the Royal Swedish Navy. SJOORMEN SS
Volume Xi! DIAM 57-7 SKATE SSN 40 Top View Desired VLF LOOP ANTENNA (STBD.) ESM ANTENNA (PORT) HELICAL ANTENNA (PORT) RADAR ANTENNA ESMIDF ANTENNA . _ESM ANTENNA PERISCOPE (PORT) —_— SNORKEL INDUCTION PERISCOPE (ST8D.) MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: SKATE Class submarines have a rectangular sail situated forward of amidships. The topline is level and forms almost a 90-degree angle with the perpendicular fore and aft edges. The bow is rounded and enters the water at a vertical angle. The deckline is nearly level forward of the sail and slopes very gently aft until it drops into the water just forward of the stern fin. A continuous open slot extends from the after break in the deckline to a point forward of the sail where it breaks and curves downward. An unusual feature is the angle at which the opening for the retract- able bow planes are set. In some views, a wide sonar belt can be seen encircling the bow. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,570 surfaced; 2,860 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 267.7 x 25 x 22 (81.5 x 7.6 x 6.7) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (5 bow, 2 stern) Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 steam turbines; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 20+ surfaced; 25+ submerged Pennant numbers: 578, 579, 583, 584 REMARKS: SKATE Class submarines were the first monexperimental nuclear units to enter service. The four units in this class were built between 1955 and 1959, and are smaller versions of the USS NAUTILUS. SKATE SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xtil US } SKIPJACK SSN SKIPJACK SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 SKIPJACK SSN 100 200 FTl | i j t ae) M 20 40 60 76.7 I oo RADAR MAST (PORT) OF ANTENNA MFIHF COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA (PORT) as VLF LOOP ANTENNA (PORT) ESMIDF ANTENNA PERISCOPE SNORKEL INDUCTION PERISCOPE (STBD.) AND SNORKEL EXHAUST: | j MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: SKIPJACK’s configuration is completely streamlined and lacks projections. All equipment is either recessed or retractable. The class has a rectangular-shaped sail situated forward of amid- ships. The leading edge and trailing edges are slightly raked outward toward the deckline. The trailing edge of the sail blends with a thin mound or knuckle on top of the after deck. This feature is unique to SKIPJACK. Sail planes are located near the leading edge of the sail. The hull is whale-shaped, having no flat deck area. The hull curves into the waterline both fore and aft, obscuring both bow and stern below the waterline. The stern extremity, however, can be located by a prominent fin protruding above the waterline. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 3,075 surfaced; 3,513 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 251.7 x 31.5 x 29.4 (76.7 x 9.6 x 8.9) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsicn: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 steam turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 16+ surfaced; 30+ submerged Pennant numbers: 585, 588, 590 thru 592 REMARKS: - The SKIPJACK Class are the first nuclear submarines to incorporate the teardrop hull design. These units have a single propeller shaft, and the diving planes are mounted on sail structures to improve underwater maneuverability. There are presently five active units. SKIPJACK SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 SNA-72 SSN ) Top View Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the SNA-72 Class is forward of amidships. The leading edge is vertical, the topline is flat with a lip at the trailing edge. The trailing edge is raked. The bow is rounded and a sonar dome is located just aft of the bow. The forward weatherdeck is flat while the aft weatherdeck gradually slopes to the waterline. A rectangular stern fin is present and is approxi- mately the height of the aft weatherdeck. CHARACTERISTICS: _ Displacement, tons: 2,385 surfaced; 2,670 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 236.5 x 24.9 x 21 (72.1 x 7.6 x 6.4) Torpedo tubes: 4x 17.9 in (45.5 cm) Missiles: Tube-launched SM 39 EXOCET Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 turbo alternators; 1 main electric motor; 1 shaft with secondary electric motor Speed, knots: 15 surfaced; 26 submerged Pennant number: S601 REMARKS: The SNA-72 Class, first unit named RUBIS, began sea trials in 1981, and is expected to join the French fleet in early 1982. A second unit named SAFFIR was launched in late 1981. A total of five units are planned. SNA-72 SSN !
Volume Xtl DIAM 57-7 | STURGEON SSN i 200 20 40 60 80 89 Top View Desired IFFIUHF ANTENNA (PORT) PERISCOPE (STSD.) PERISCOPE DE ANTENNA ___MFIHF ANTENNA RADAR ANTENNA ry ESM MAST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the STURGEON Class is well forward of amidships. The leading and trailing edges are vertical while the topline is slightly curved giving it a convex appearance. Sail planes are located in the middle of the sail and just aft of the leading edge. The bow and stern slope gradually to the waterline. A rectangular stern fin approximately as high as the after weatherdeck is prominent. Some small protuberances on the weatherdeck are noticable; one forward of the stem, one aft of the sail, and one aft of the bow. The STURGEON Class is similar to the PERMIT Class, however, the STURGEON has a higher sail and the sail planes are mounted halfway up the sail--on the PERMIT, the sail planes are closer to the top of the sail. , CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Unknown surfaced; 4,640 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 292.2 x 31.7 x 26 (89 x 9.5 x 7.9) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (amidships) Missiles: Fitted or being fitted for HARPOON Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; 2 steam turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 20+ surfaced; 30+ submerged Pennant numbers: 637 thru 639, 646 thru 653, 660 thru 670, 672 thru 684, 686, 687 REMARKS: The STURGEON Class submarines are slightly enlarged and improved versions of the preceding PERMIT Class. There are currently thirty-seven active units. STURGEON SSN
DIAM 57-7 YO Volume Xlll SUTJESKA SS SUTJESKA SS cs
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 SUTJESKA SS YO f mae} er 50 100 150 196.8 ul 10 30 50 60 Top View Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: SUTJESKA Class submarines are distinctive in appearance due to the sail configuration. The top of the sail evidences a pronounced upward step aft. The base of the sail flares outward toward the deck, with the fore and aft lines having different angles of rake. The bow is raked. The weatherdeck slopes gradually from bow to stern. Bow planes are located well aft of the bow and when stowed are level with the weatherdeck. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 820 surfaced; 945 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 196.8 x 22.3 x 16.1 (60 x 6.8 x 4.3) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; diesels; electric motors Speed, knots: 14 surfaced; 9 submerged Pennant numbers: 811, 812 REMARKS: The SUTJESKA was the first class of submarines to be built in a Yugoslav yard. There are two units in this class which were commissioned in 1960 and 1962. SUTJESKA SS
Volume XI SWIFTSURE SSN ET 100 200 272 a pA, -__1___, 4... 1-1-4 20 40 60 82.9 Top View Desired COMMUNICATIONS MAST SNORKEL INDUCTION RADAR EXHAUST PERISCOPES MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: DIAM 57-7 UK The sail on the SWIFTSURE is just forward of amidships. The sail is rectangular with vertical leading and trailing edges. Bow planes are located just aft of the bow. The weatherdeck is level and slopes gradually to the waterline at the bow and stern. A rectangular stern fin is prominent. The fin has a raked leading edge and a vertical trailing edge. it is approximately the same height as the weatherdeck. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,200 surfaced; 4,500 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 272 x 32.3 x 27 (82.9 x 9.8 x 8.2) Torpedo tubes: 5 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; geared turbines; auxiliary diesel; 1 shaft Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 30 submerged Pennant numbers: $104 thru $106, $108, S109, S126 REMARKS: The SWIFTSURE Class, first unit commissioned 1973, consists of six units. All are in service with the British Royal Navy. SWIFTSURE SSN r
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill IT, TU, US | TANG SS sygeranabewe: ; TANG SS
Volume Xiltl DIAM 57-7 TANG SS IT, TU, US (FE ANTENNA PERISCOPE(STBD.) ___COMMUNICATIONS MAST | | peniscoPeE (PORT) _RADAR ANTENNA/ANIGPS SNORKEL VLF LOOP ANTENNA _ MAJOR RECOGNITIGN FEATURES: The TANG Class sail is almost centered on the hull, it has slightly raked leading and trailing edges, and is almost rectangular in overall appearance. The sail topline is interrupted by a fixed projection, and on most units a small cutaway section in the trailing edge is apparent in near profile views; some units do not have the cutaway section. The hull line is characterized by a large flat deck and an abrupt drop near the stern sonar dome. The prow has a rounded stem that drops perpendicularly into the water. A continuous open slot begins at the after break and extends to a point midway between the sail and bow. Bow planes are retracted into a triangular slot just below the forward PUFF sonar dome. TANG Class units have a second PUFF sonar dome just aft of the sail. A third PUFF sonar dome aft gives the class the appearance of having a stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,050 surfaced; 2,700 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 287 x 27.3 x 19 (87.4 x 8.3 x 6.2) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 ia (53.3 cm) (6 bow, 2 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 15.5 surfaced; 16 submerged Pennant numbers: IT 515, 516; TU S343; US 565, 567 - REMARKS: The TANG Class, first unit commissioned 1951, consists of five units. Two units are in the Italian Navy, one in the Turkish Navy, and two-one of which is in reserve-in the U.5. Navy. TANG SS
Volume Xilt DIAM 57-7 TANGO SS All Views Desired SURFACE SEARCH RADAR VHE AIR INDUCTION HF WHIP RECONIATTACK PERISCOPE rs Pa | MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The TANGO sail, located forward of amidships, has a raised step aft to accommodate the fixed snorkel exhaust. The weatherdeck is level at the bow to a point just forward of the sail where it slopes gently and again becomes level until it slopes gradually, near the stern, into the waterline. The bow is rounded and diving planes are located just aft of the bow. A small protu- berance is present aft where the weatherdeck slopes into the water. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 3,000 surfaced; 3,700 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 295.2 x 29.5 (90 x 9) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 3 electric motors; 3 shafts Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 16 submerged REMARKS: The TANGO is a new class of diesel-electric propelled, torpedo-attack submarine, apparently being produced as a successor to the FOXTROT. The first TANGO became operational in 1973 and the construction program continues. TANGO SS
DIAM 57-7 Additional Views Desired Volume Xilt TIBURON SS TIBURON SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 TIBURON SS PERISCOPE MFIHF ANTENNA IFFIUHF MAST PERISCOPE ESM MAST | [ RADAR MAST ecmennmamness | MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The TIBURON Class units strongly resemble the US GUPPY II types with the exception of the sail modification. The sail topline is unbroken and the trailing edge of the sail is raked aft, with the rake beginning slightly below the top of the sail. Limber holes are easily seen on either side of the hull just above the waterline. Two TIBURON units (the ABTAO and the DOS DE MAYO) are configured with a large deck gun just aft of the sail. Diving planes are bow-mounted and painted, presenting a triangular appearance when folded in the upward position. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 82° surfaced; 1,400 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 243 x 22 x 14 (74.1 x 6.7 x 4.3) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21. in (53.3 cm) (4 bow, 2 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; elecivic motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 16 surfaced; 10 submerged Pennant numbers: 41 thru 44 REMARKS: The TIBURON Class is basically a modified USS MACKEREL Class. All units of this class are in service with the Peruvian Navy. TIBURON SS
Volume Xill ‘DIAM 57-7 DF ANTENNA(STED.) — PERISCOPE PERISC MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The most striking feature of the TOTI Class is the massive sonar dome on the bow. The sail configuration is unique in that two fixed parallel protrusions extend beyond the raked trailing edge, the upper protrusion being a fixed snorkel exhaust and the lower protrusion probably serving as a hydrodynamic surface to relieve upward water pressure on the snorkel exhaust. The sail topline is straight and horizontal and the leading edge is almost vertical. The entire rectangular sail, which is large compared to hull length, is situated amidships. The hull line in profile shows a gentle downward slope from the bow sonar to a point just forward of the stern fin. At that point there is a narrow raised section that curves into the waterline. In some views the hull is relatively clean in appearance, with the only protrusions consisting of a streamlined ‘‘blister” occurring on the forward deck midway between the bow sonar and the leading edge of the sail. Some units show six fin-like projections, three installed aiong each side of the submarine, which constitute part of a passive sonar ranging system. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 524 surfaced; 582 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 151.5 x 15.4x 13.1 (46.2 x 4.7 x 4) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Propulsion: Diesel-eiectric; 2 diesels; 1 electric motor; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 14 surfaced; 15 submerged Pennant numbers: 505, 506, 513, 514 REMARKS: _ .The TOTI Class was Italy’s first submarine built since WW Il. The first unit was com- missioned in 1968. There are presently four active units in this class. TOT! SS
Volume Xili DIAM 57-7 TULLIBEE SSN FIXED WHIP ANTENNA (STBD.) VLF LOOP ANTENNA (PORT) ESM MAST PERISCOPE (PORT) DF ANTENNA (PORT) PERISCOPE MASTHEAD LIGHT IFFIMFIHFIUHF ANTENNA a as | EMERGENCY WHIP ANTENNA - tdi daetaathtneta nda healennatmeeanahea) RADAR ANTENNA | : MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The TULLIBEE hull is an elongated tear-drop shape except for a prominent raised deck section which forms an extension of the sail and traverses the top of the hull from the sail for about half of the distance to the stern fin. A unique facet of this raised weatherdeck is that it is bulbous with the flared section occurring at the after extremity. A large fin-like protrusion, one of three PUFF sonar domes, is prominent between the stern fin and the after break in the hull line. Another PUFF dome is located just aft of the bow and the third is located midway on the raised deck section. The TULLIBEE sail is rectangular and located well forward of amidships. Both leading and trailing edges of the sail are perpendicular to the hull, but the trailing edge is considerably shorter than the leading edge due to the raised weatherdeck aft. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Unknown surfaced; 2,640 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 273 x 23.3 x 21 (83.2 x 7.1 x 6.4) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (amidships) Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; turbo-electric drive with steam turbine; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 15+ surfaced; 20+ submerged Pennant number: 597 REMARKS: The one-of-a-kind TULLIBEE was commissioned in 1960. This unit was designed specifically for anti-submarine operations. No additional units were constructed because of the success of the larger, more versatile PERMIT Class. TULLIBEE SSN
. DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill TYPE 205 SS TYPE 205 SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 TYPE 205 SS ] DA, GE ——> FT M COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA (STBD.) UHF ANTENNA (STBD.) RADAR MAST PERISCOPE SNORKEL INDUCTION \ | PERISCOPE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: TYPE 205 units are short with a large sail in proportion to hull size. The sail is evenly stepped-down fore and aft. They have a level deckline forward of the sail, but the “teardrop” hull tapers into the water just aft of the sail, giving the sail an appearance of sitting well aft of amidships. A raised sonar dome is located aft of the bow, about one-third of the distance to the sail. Also see the GAL Ciass. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 419 surfaced; 450 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 144 x 15.1 x 14.1 (43.9 x 4.6 x 4.3) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 electric motor; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 10 surfaced; 17 submerged Pennant numbers: GE $180, $181, $188 thru $191; DA S320, S321 REMARKS: The TYPE 205 were the first submarines designed and built by the Federal Republic of Germany since the end of World War II. The first unit was commissiond in 1967 and there are a total of six units in the West German Navy. Two units, built in Denmark under license, are in service with the Royal Danish Navy. These two units are slightly longer and faster than the German version and are known as the NARHVALEN Class. TYPE 205 SS
— DIAM 57-7 Volume Xi! TYPE 206 SS TYPE 206 SS
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 TYPE 206 SS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA SNORKELIESM MAST PERISCOPE f UHF ANTENNA (STBD.) RADAR ANTENNA | MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The large sail on the TYPE 206 is well aft of amidships. The sail is stepped and rounded fore and aft and the forward step is approximately three-fourths the height of the sail. The aft step is subsequently raked to the waterline. The bow is quite bulbous both vertically and hori- - zontally. The TYPE 206’s appearance is unique with a large bow preceding a flat deck followed by a large sail which ‘is subsequently raked to the waterline without a trailing weatherdeck or ern fin, CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 450 surfaced; 498 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 159.4 x 15.1 x 14.8 (48.6 x 4.6 x 4.5) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; diesels; 1 main motor; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 10 surfaced; 17 submerged Pennant numbers: GE $170 thru S179, $192 thru S199 REMARKS: _. The TYPE 206 Class, first unit commissioned 1973, consists of 18 units. Al! are in service with the West German Navy. The sail on the TYPE 206 is similar to that found on the TYPE 205 Class, the difference being the height of the forward step of the TYPE 205 Class is less than one- half of the sail height. TYPE 206 SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xitl NO TYPE 207 SS - Additional Views Gestred TYPE 207 SS
Voiume Xill DIAM 57-7 TYPE 207 SS MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the TYPE 207 is well aft of amidships. The upper one-fourth of the leading edge is vertical and the lower three-fourths is raked. The trailing edge is vertical with a step down occurring about one-half way down the sail. The topline is level with rounded leading and trail- ing edges. The bow is bluntly squared. The weatherdeck slopes from the bow to the stern. The stern appears to be just aft of the sail. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 370 surfaced; 435 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 149 x 15x 14 (45.2 x 4.6 x 4.3) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; electric drive; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 10 surfaced; 17 submerged Pennant numbers: NO $300 thru $309, S315 thru $319 REMARKS: The TYPE 207, built in West Germany with the first unit commissioned in 1964, consists of 15 units. All are in service with the Royal Norwegian Navy. TYPE 207 SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume XII AR, CO, EC, GR, ID, PE, TU, VE TYPE 209 SS TYPE 209 SS
Voiume Xill DIAM 57-7 TYPE 209 SS AR, CO, EC, GR, ID, PE, TU, VE SNORKEL INOUCTICN MAST ATTACK PERISCOPE COMMUNICATIONS MAST ESMIIFF MAST ESMIIFF MAST COMMUNICATIONS MAST ATTACK PERISCOPE | SNORKEL INDUCTION MAST H} PATROL PERISCOPE f RADAR ANTENNA RADAR ANTENNA PATROL PERISCOPE GR (GLAFKOS) GR(POSIDON) =| MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The TYPE 209 has an extremely large sail in relation to visible hull size. The sail is stepped fore and aft, the lower step appearing as a streamlined tier extending beyond the limits of the upper rectangular tier on all sides. The upper tier has a vertical leading edge, a flat unbroken topline, and a vertical trailing edge. A fixed snorkel exhaust diffuser extends beyond the trailing edge at the upper corner. The hull deckline forward of the sail is also level to the blunt bow except for a bow sonar dome. The hull line aft of the sail curves into the water some distance forward of a prominent stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,260 surfaced; 1,390 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 195.1 x 20.3 x 17.9 (59.5 x 6.2 x 5.5) Torpedo tubes: 8 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 4 diesels; 4 generators; 1 electric motor; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 12 surfaced; 21.5 submerged : ; Pennant numbers: AR 31, 32; CO 28, 29; EC S11, S12; GR $110 thru S113, S116 thru $119; ID 401, 402; PE 31, 32, 45, 46; TU S347 thru $351; VE S-31, REMARKS: The TYPE 209 was designed by West Germany specifically for export. Over thirty units - have been constructed since the early 1970s. This class is active in the following countries: Argentina, Columbia, Ecuador, Greece, Indonesia, Peru, Turkey, and Venezuela. Displacement, dimensions, propulsion and speed vary among various units. TYPE 209 SS
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill TYPHOON SSBN Beam View Desired | All Views Desired TYPHOON SSBN
Volume Xlll DIAM 57-7 TYPHOON SSBN FP M All Views Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the TYPHOON is stepped-down both fore and aft. The sail is located slightiy aft of amidships with the missile bay located forward of the sail. The bow is bluntly rounded. TYPHOON has a prominent stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 25,000 submerged Dimensions (wi), feet (meters): 560 (170) Torpedo tubes: Unknown Missiles: 20 tubes for SS-NX-20 Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 24+ submerged REMARKS: The TYPHOON Class, the largest submarine ever constructed, was launched in 1980. Only one unit has been launched so far. TYPHOON SSBN
Volume Xlll DIAM 57-7 UZUSHIO SS 40 Top View Desired © COMMUNICATIONS MAST (PORT) RADAR MAST VLF LOOP ANTENNA PERISCOPE. PERISCOPE HINGED WHIP ANTENNA (STBD.) MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The UZUSHIO’s rectenguiar sail with a convex topline is placed well forward on a teardrop-shaped hull which slopes gently into the water fore and aft without any break. A blunt stern fin and sail planes (located at the front midpoint of the sail) further define UZUSHIO. The primary recognition features of the UZUSHIO are virtually identical with those of the USS BARBEL Class. One of the principal ways of differentiating the UZUSHIO Class from the BARBEL Class is by comparing the pattern of the free-flooding ports. UZUSHIO uses the broken and irregular slot pattern; whereas, the BARBEL has a continuous line slot on each side of i . CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Unknown surfaced; Unknown submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 236.2 x 29.5 x 24.6 (72 x 9 x 7.5) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (amidships) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 electric motor; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 12 surfaced; 20 submerged Pennant numbers: 566 thru 572 REMARKS: The UZUSHIO Class, first unit commissioned in 1980, consists of seven units. All are in service with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. UZUSHIO SS
Volume XI DIAM 57-7 VALIANT SSN PERISCOPE (PORT) COMMUNICATIONS MAST (STBD.), | RAOAR MAST PERISCOPE (PORT) , ESM MAST (STBD.) SNORKEL INDUCTION | SNORKEL EXHAUST MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The tall sail on the VALIANT Class is slightly forward of amidships. It has a slightly raked leading edge and a vertical trailing edge. The weatherdeck slopes gradually to the waterline both fore and aft. Bow planes, located midway between the bow and sail, are almost flush with the top of the weatherdeck. There is a prominent rectangular stern fin. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: Unknown surfaced; 4,900 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 285 x 33.2 x 27 (86.9 x 10.1 x 8.2) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Propulsion: Nuclear; 1 reactor; geared steam turbines; 1 shaft Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 28 submerged Pennant numbers: $46, $48, S50, $102, S103 REMARKS: The British VALIANT Class, first unit commissioned in 1966, consists of five units. The last three units commissioned are aiso called the CHURCHILL Class. All are in service with the British Royal Navy. VALIANT SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill UR —— | VICTOR 1 SSN VICTOR | SSN
Volume Xili DIAM 57-7 [VICTOR 1 SSN . UR —_——— NN FT 100 200 279 ™ 20 40 60 80 85 Top View Desired SURFACE SEARCH RADAR VHF/HF ANTENNA (PORT) ESM ___HF ANTENNA RECONNAISSANCE PERISCOPE (STBD.) PROBABLE NAVIGATION LIGHT (PORT) MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: VICTOR I Class units have a streamlined “turtleback” sail in which the sloping leading and trailing edges blend with the deckline without forming a knuckle or corner. The sail is located forward of amidships. The class has a high, prominent tail fin and a broad, rounded bow; the overall appearance is short and stubby. A slight dip occurs on the weatherdeck midway between the sail and the bow. This feature does not appear on either the VICTOR II or the VICTOR III. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,300 surfaced; 5,100 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 279 x 32.8 (85 x 10) ‘Torpedo tubés: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 32 submerged REMARKS: The first VICTOR I Class was completed by the Soviet Union in 1967. This high-speed attack submarine was developed as a folicw-on to the NOVEMBER Class, and was the first Soviet submarine with an ALBACORE type hull. A total of sixteen units have been produced. VICTOR I SSN
tn DIAM 57-7 UR Beam View Desired Volume Xill VICTOR II SSN VICTOR SSN
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 VICTOR li SSN 300 311.7 | 95 Top View Desired SURFACE SEARCH RADAR VHFIHF ANTENNA (PORT) ESM HE ANTENNA | RECONNAISSANCE PERISCOPE (STBD.) —E—E=——_—__ PROBABLE NAVIGATION LIGHT (PORT) MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the Soviet VICTOR II, located forward of amidships, is of the turtleback design. The bow is rounded. The weatherdeck is almost level and aft of the sail it begins to slope gradually to where it rounds up to a prominent stern fin at the wateriine. Bow planes are located near the top of the weatherdeck midway between the bow and the center of the sail. VICTOR II does not have a dip in the forward weatherdeck which is a feature of the VICTOR I. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,600 surfaced; 5,680 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 311.7 x 32.8 (95 x 10) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 31 submerged REMARKS: The VICTOR II Class is an enlarged (15 feet longer) version of the VICTOR I Class. Approximately seven units are now in service, having first appeared in 1972. VICTOR I! SSN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill | UR VICTOR Il) SSN Beam View Desired VICTOR tf SSN
Voiume Xill DIAM 57-7 VICTOR Sl! SSN UR PEC Ae ON fT 100 200 300 334.6 ul 10 30 50 70 go 102 Top View Desired ATEN. MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the VICTOR II, located forward of amidships, is of the turtleback design. The bow is rounded. The weatherdeck is almost level. Aft of the sail it begins to slope down gradually te the waterline where it rounds up to a prominent stern fin. A distinctive chamber is mounted atop the stern fin. Bow planes are located near the top of the weatherdeck between the bow and e : CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 4,900 surfaced; approximately 6,200 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 334.6 x 32.8 (102 x 10) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) may be fitted for SS-N-15 Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 31 submerged REMARKS: The VICTOR III Class, first unit completed in 1979, is an improvement on the VICTOR II Class. Very similar in appearance to the VICTOR II Class, the stern stabilizer chamber feature of VICTOR III is unique. ~ VICTOR fll) SSN
. DIAM 57-7 Volume Xiti AL, BU, CH, CU, EG, ID, KN, PL, UR | WHISKEY SS WHISKEY SS
Volume Xi! DIAM 57-7 WHISKEY SS "AL, BU, CH, CU, EG, ID, KN, PL, UR SNORKEL INTAKE ESM PERISCOPE SURFACE SEARCH RADAR PERISCOPE VHFIHF ANTENNA OF LOOP (FIXED) SNORKEL EXHAUST (FIXED) | MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail of the WHISKEY Class submarine is located forward of amidships. Except for a few early units which had steps fore and aft on the sail, all have a near-vertical leading edge and a stepped-down trailing edge. A fixed snorkel exhaust angles upward at the after extremity of the upper tier. The bow is rounded and the weatherdeck slopes gradually from bow to stem. Retractable bow planes are located high on. the weatherdeck well back of the stem. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,080 surfaced; 1,350 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 248 x 19 (75.6 x 5.8) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow), 2 = 16 in (40.6 cm) (stern) - Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 2 electric: motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 18 surfaced; 14 submerged ; Pennant numbers: AL 512, 514, 516; BU 11, 12; CH 119, 120, 122, 123, 127, 129, 131, 201 thru 208, 221, 241, 243, 244, 265, 266; EG 415, 418, 421, 432, 455, 477; ID 410, 412; PL 292 thru 295 REMARKS: Over two hundred and thirty WHISKEY Class submarines were constructed during the 1950s by the Soviet Union. Approximately fifty units were transfered to the navies of Albania, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, North Korea, and Poland. WHISKEY SS
MM DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill WHISKEY CANVAS BAG SSR WHISKEY CANVAS BAG SSR @
Volume Xiil DIAM 57-7 WHISKEY CANVAS BAG SSR SURFACE SEARCH RADAR VHF/HF ANTENNA SNORKEL INTAKE BOAT SAIL (FIXED) PERISCOPE SNORKEL EXHAUST (FIXED) PERISCOPE DF LOOP (FIXED) MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: WHISKEY CANVAS BAG is readily identified by its uniquely modified sail, which is amidships, and the permanently affixed radar antenna atop the sail. The radar can be rotated and folded, but not retracted. The sail step aft has been eliminated, the projecting fixed snorkel exhaust moved further aft, and the trailing edge modified to form a concave curve. The bow is rounded. The weatherdeck slopes gradually from bow to stern. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,050 surfaced; 1,350 submerged Dimensions (w}), feet (meters): 248 x 19 (75.6 x 5.8) Torpedo tubes: 4 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow); 2 x 16 in (40.6 cm) (stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 2 electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 18 surfaced; 14 submerged REMARKS: Five WHISKEY Class attack submarines were converted to radar pickets in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This class of submarines derived its name from the fact that when it was first seen the radar antenna was covered with canvas. The antenna is hinged and can be folded in the middle prior to diving. WHISKEY CANVAS BAG SSR
DIAM 57-7 Volume XIIt WHISKEY LONG BIN SSG Be gtre Se 5 an ed : Wa, ” WHISKEY LONG BIN SSG
Volume Xill DIAM 57-7 WHISKEY LONG BIN SSG CELESTIAL NAVIGATION PERISCOPE PERISCOPE DOF LOOP (FIXED) SNORKEL EXHAUST (FIXED) | —_—  ] MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: WHISKEY LONG BIN conversions are such oddities that identification should pose no problem, The enlarged sail of LONG BIN is a unique identification feature. The sail which is amidships extends about one-third of the entire submarine length. The topline slopes gently downward aft to join the deckline. The forward portion of the sail is nearly vertical in profile, but most views reveal iarge cavities and an angular wave deflector forward. A large fixed installa- tion near the after end of the sail projects above the sail proper and houses the snorkel exhaust. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,200 surfaced; 1,500 snbmerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 275.6 x 21.3 (84 x 6.5) Torpedo tubes: 4x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 4 tubes for SS-N-3 Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; electric motors; 2 shafts Speed, knots: 18 surfaced; 12 submerged REMARKS: Seven WHISKEY Class diesel attack submarines underwent extensive conversion for surface- to-surface missile operations in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Four SS-N-3 missiles are mounted in the sail in a permanently elevated position. The submarine must surface to fire its missiles. Three units are operational. WHISKEY LONG BIN SSG
. DIAM 57-7 Volume Xitt WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER SSG WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER SSG
Volume Xifl DIAM 57-7 WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER SSG SNORKEL INTAKE ESM PERISCOPE SURFACE SEARCH RADAR PERISCOPE VHFIHF ANTENNA | OF LOOP (FIXED) l SNORKEL EXHAUST (FIXED) | MAJOR. RECOGNITION FEATURES: WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER conversion units are such oddities that identification should pose no problem. TWIN CYLINDER has a conventional WHISKEY sail with its projecting snorkel exhaust, but the profile is drastically altered by a pair of huge missile tubes installed on the deck aft of the sail. Large fairings at the bow end of the missile tubes protect the tubes from wave action and deflect the missile exhaust upward. No other submarine has a similar appearance. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: -1,050 surfaced; 1,400 submerged Dimensions (vl), feet (meters): 248 x 23 (75.6 x 7) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (bow) Missiles: 2 tubes for SS-N-3 Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; electric motors Speed, knots: 18 surfaced; 13 submerged REMARKS: Five WHISKEY SSs underwent conversion to the WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER Class in the late 1950s. Two SS-N-3 cruise missile launch tubes were affixed to the hull, one on either side of the sail. The WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER must surface to fire its missiles, which are the only surface-to-surface missiles fired over the stern of a Soviet submarine. Two units are active. WHISKEY TWIN CYLINDER SSG
DIAM 57-7 Volume XI YANKEE 1| SSBN rere AF ete ate. see os * VANKEE | SSBN
Volume Xiil DIAM 57-7 YANKEE | SSBN UR 400 419.9 120 128 RADIOMETRIC SEXTANT CELESTIAL NAVIGATION PERISCOPE PERISCOPE SURFACE SEARCH RADAR HF ANTENNA AIR INDUCTION UNIDENTIFIED DEVICE RADIOMETRIC SEXTANT MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The YANKEE I Class has a streamlined appearance and a torpedo-shaped bow. The rec- tangular sail is situated well forward of amidships and has sail planes which are just aft of the lead- ing edge and located approximately one-half way up the sail. There is a turtleback on the hull aft of the sail which covers the missile compartment, and a prominent vertical stabilizer/rudder appears at the hull waterline. The YANKEE f is very similar in appearance to the DELTA Class, but differs in the height of the turtleback aft of the sail; the YANKEE I’s turtleback is lower. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 7,800 surfaced; 9,300 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 419.9 x 36 (128 x 11) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Missiles: 16 tubes for SS-N-G SLBMs Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: Unknown surfaced; 30 submerged REMARKS: The YANKEE I, which became operational in 1968, was the first modern-design SSBN in the Soviet Navy. Several YANKEE Is were converted to SSNs by removing the missile section which shortened the length by approximately 95 feet. These units are known as YANKEE SSNs. YANKEE! SSBN
DIAM 57-7 Volume Xill YANKEE Ii SSBN Beam View Desired | All Views Desired: YANKEE It SSBN
Volume Xili DIAM 57-7 YANKEE ll SSBN ' 400 419.9 -_-—___ 1+ +-- +, +1 1 1 SH 120 128 Top View Desired MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The rectangular sail on the YANKEE II is situated well forward of amidships and has sail planes which are just aft of the leading edge and located approximately one-half way up the sail. There is a turtleback on the hull, aft of the sail, which covers the missile compartment and a prominent vertical stabilizer/rudder appears at the hull waterline. The bow rounds down to the waterhine, CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 7,800 surfaced; 9,300 submerged Dimensicns (wl), feet (meters): 419.9 x 36 (128 x 11) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) Missiles: 12 tubes for SS-NX-17 SLBMs Propulsion: Nuclear Speed, knots: 20 surfaced; 26.5 submerged REMARKS: The one-of-a-kind YANKEE II is a conversion which was completed in the mid-1970s. It is probably being employed in a developmental role. YANKEE If SSBN
Volume Xlll DIAM 57-7 YUUSHIO SS | ] JA FT, . 50 100 150 200 249.3 MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The sail on the YUUSHIO Class is well forward of amidships. The sail has vertical leading and trailing edges and a rounded topline. Sail planes are located just aft of the leading edge and halfway up the sail. The weatherdeck is clear and slopes gradually to the waterline fore and aft. There is a prominent stern fin aft. The sail planes are a primary distinguishing feature between the YUUSHIO and UZUSHIO Classes. The UZUSHIO Class sail planes are located closer to the leading edge. Another distinguishing feature between YUUSHIO and UZUSHIO Classes is that the YUUSHIO is fourteen feet longer between the sail’s trailing edge and the leading edge of the stern fin. The YUUSHIO also has a protrusion on sail trailing edge. See UZUSHIO Class. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,200 surfaced; unknown submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 249.3 x 32.5 x 24.6 (76 x 9.9 x 7.5) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (amidships) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 2 diesels; 1 electric motor; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 13 surfaced; 20 submerged Pennant numbers: 573 thru 575 REMARKS: The YUUSHIO Class, first unit commissioned in 1980, is an enlarged version of the UZUSHIO Class. There are presently three units in this class. Ali are in service with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. YUUSHIO SS
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Volume Xiil DIAM 57-7 SNORKELINTAKE ESM —_____-———" | De Loop VHFIHF ANTENNA ~—— SUAFACE SEARCH RADAR , PERISCOPE SNORKEL EXHAUST (FIXED) OO MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: The ZULU IV has a stepped and tiered sail with the upper segment housing a horizontally fixed snorkel exhaust which extends beyond the trailing edge. The upper tier of the sail extends about two-thirds the sail length. The sail is located forward of amidships. The bow is raked and pointed (except for those experimental models that have been fitted with a bulbous bow). Bow planes are located well aft of the bow. The weatherdeck is level from the bow aft until it gradually slopes to the waterline. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 1,950 surfaced; 2,300 submerged Dimensions (wl), feet (meters): 287.7 x 24.3 (87.7 x TA) Torpedo tubes: 10 x 21 in (53.3 cm) (6 bow, 4 stern) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesels; 3 electric motors; 3 shafts Speed, knots: 18 surfaced; 16 submerged REMARKS: About 26 ZULU Class submarines were produced by the Soviet Union from 1952 to 1955. The ZULU is a long-range version of the WHISKEY SS fitted with more torpedo tubes. Most ZULU Class submarines have been phased out of service in favor of the later FOXTROT Class. ZULU IV SS
Volume Xi DIAM 57-7 ZWAARDVIS SS 200 217.2 RADAR ANTENNA PERISCOPE ESM ANTENNA IFF_ ANTENNA (PORT) SNORKEL INDUCTION COMMUNICATIONS MAST (STBD.) Eee f PERISCOPE MAJOR RECOGNITION FEATURES: ZWAARDVIS Class submarines closely resemble the USS BARBEL Class. It has a rectangular sail situated well forward on a teardrop hull, a stern fin, and a bow which slopes gently to-the waterline. One of the two features which distinguish ZWAARDVIS is the large, rectangular protuberance emerging from the rear of the sail. This smooth rectangular protuberance projects horizontally a short distance from the trailing edge and the sides of the sail. Also, the snorkel exhaust on the top rear of the sail projects horizontally outward to a noticeable degree. Sail planes are located slightly above the vertical center and begin at the sail’s leading edge. CHARACTERISTICS: Displacement, tons: 2,350 surfaced; 2,640 submerged Dimensions, feet (meters): 217.2 x 33.8 x 23.3 (66.2 x 10.3 x 7.1) Torpedo tubes: 6 x 21 in (53.3-em) (bow) Propulsion: Diesel-electric; 3 diesel generators; 1 shaft Speed, knots: 13 surfaced; 20 submerged Pennant numbers: S806, S807 REMARKS: The ZWAARDVIS Class consists of two units which were built in the Netherlands. Both units were commissioned in 1972 and are in sevice with the Royal Netherlands Navy. ZWAARDVIS SS