DIAM  57-7-VOL  XIII 
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  XIII 
SUBMARINES 
15  APRIL  1983 
Prepared  by 
Naval  Intelligence  Support  Center  for  the  Department  of 
Defense  Joint  Imagery  Interpretation  Keys  Committee.
OIAM  57-7  Volume  XIII 
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  matter  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become  outdated  and  adequate  source  materials  are  often  difficult  to  obtain.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. 
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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  II  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  JIIKS  that 
have  been  or  will  be  produced  by  the  Army. 
NAVY 
U.S.  Navy  components  will  submit  requests  for  II  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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Operating  forces/afloat  units  desiring  to  change,  delete  or  establish  requirements  for  II  Keys  will 
submit  the  request  by  letter  via  the  administrative  chain  of  command  to  Commander,  Naval  Intelligence 
Command  (NIC-05).  This  request  will  include: 
a.  List  of  the  il  Keys  required. 
b.  Justification  of  need. 
c.  A  statement  that  a  continuing  need  for  changes  and/or  revisions  exists. 
d.  Completed  DD  Forms  1348  for  initial  issue  of  each  II  Key  requested. 
Type  commanders  will  evaluate  each  request,  indicate  approval/disapproval,  and  provide  a  statement 
whether  the  requirement  applies  to  all  units  of  the  type. 
Naval  shore  activities  desiring  to  change,  delete  or  establish  requirements  for  II  Keys  will  submit  the 
request  by  letter  to  Commander,  Naval  Intelligence  Command  (NIC-05).  The  request  must  contain  the 
same  information  as  above  as  well  as  completed  DD  Forms  1348  for  initial  issue  of  the  JIIKS  Keys 
requested. 
AIR  FORCE 
Air  Force  organizations  will  submit  requests  for  II  Keys  in  accordance  with  AFR  5-3,  "Standard 
Intelligence  Publications  System."  These  procedures  apply  to  requests  for  all  II  Keys  regardless  of  pro- 
duction agency  (Army,  Navy,  Air  Force,  DIA).  Specific  procedures  are  summarized  below  for  conven- 
ience. 
All  II  Keys  are  disseminated  on  a  strict  need-to-know  basis  by  AFIS/INDOC  to  activities  having  an 
intelligence  mission  or  an  operational  requirement  for  intelligence  publications. 
Initial  distribution  requirements  for  new  publications  are  established  in  response  to  specific  written 
requests  from  AFIS/INDOC  direct  to  Major  Commands,  Separate  Operating  Agencies,  and  offices  within 
the  Air  Staff.  Each  of  these  activities  establishes  its  own  requirements  and  those  of  its  subordinate  organi- 
zations, including  AFRES  and  ANG  units.  Requirements  then  are  forwarded  to  AFIS/INDOC, 
Washington,  DC  20330. 
Activities  not  on  initial  distribution,  those  requiring  a  replacement  issue,  or  those  having  a  new  one- 
time requirement  must  submit  a  DD  Form  1142,  (Interagency  Document  Request).  The  DD  Form  1142 
will  be  prepared  in  accordance  with  paragraph  8  of  AFR  5-3  and  forwarded  to  the  Office  of  the  Director 
of  Intelligence  of  the  Major  Command  or  Separate  Operating  Agency. 
The  Major  Command  or  Separate  Operating  Agency's  Director  of  Intelligence  or  his  designated  repre- 
sentative will  validate  the  requirement  and,  if  approved,  will  forward  the  DD  Form  1142  to  AFIS/INDOC, 
Washington,  DC  20330. 
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AFIS/INDOC  will  then  process  the  requirement.
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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 
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CHAPTER  1.    INTRODUCTION    1"1 
1.  GENERAL    1_1 
2.  BACKGROUND    1-1 
3.  CLASSIFICATION    1"1 
CHAPTER  2. INDEXES  AND  LISTS   •    2 _1 
Section  A.    Submarine  Classifications    2-3 
Section  B.    Country  Code  Abbreviations/Country  Index    2-5 
Section  C.    Alphabetical  Index  of  Submarines  by  Class   ■  •  •  2"7 
Section  D.    User  Country  Index  of  Submarines    2-9 
Section  E.    Index  of  Submarines  by  Classification    2_11 
Section  F.    List  of  Submarines  by  Pennant/Huli  Numbers    2-13 
Section  G.    Descending  Length  Index  of  Submarines    2-21 
Section  H.    Master  Submarine  Cross  Reference  List    2-23 
CHAPTER  3.    SUBMARINE  NOMENCLATURE   
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1.  GENERAL    3_1 
2.  OLDER  SUBMARINE  TYPES         3 A 
3.  NEWER  SUBMARINE  TYPES   
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1.  CODING  SYSTEM    4-l 
2.  OVERALL  PROFILE    4-1 
3.  SAIL  PLACEMENT  CODING    4-1 
4.  BOW  PROFILE  CODING   •  •  4"2 
Section  A.    Overall  Profile  (First  Digit)    4-3 
Section  B.    Sail  Placement  (Second  Digit)    4-5 
Section  C.    Bow  Profile  (Third  Digit)    4"5 
CHAPTER  5.    SUBMARINE  CODINGS    5"1 
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OIAM  57-7 
Volume  XIII 
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- 
clature, 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  obtains  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. 
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CHAPTER  2 
Indexes  and  Lists 
The  following  indexes  and  lists  are  provided  to 
facilitate  the  identification  process: 
o  Submarine  Classifications  -  a  list  of  sub- 
marine classifications  and  their  descrip- 
tions. (Section  A.) 
o  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.) 
o  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.) 
o  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.) 
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SUBMARINE  CLASSIFICATIONS 
The  classifications  for  the  submarines  described  in  this  publication  are  listed  below.    The 
submarines  are  diesel-electric  powered  unless  otherwise  indicated. 
AGSS 
SS 
SSA 
SSB 
SSBN 
SSG 
SSGN 
SSN 
SSQ 
SSR 
SST 
Auxiliary  Submarine,  noncombatant 
Attack  Submarine 
Auxiliary  Submarine,  noncombatant 
Ballistic  Missile  Submarine 
Ballistic  Missile  Submarine,  nuclear  powered 
Cruise  Missile  Submarine 
Cruise  Missile  Submarine,  nuclear  powered 
Attack  Submarine,  nuclear  powered 
Auxiliary  Submarine.,  communications 
Radar  Picket  Submarine 
Training  Submarine 
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SECTION  B 
COUNTRY  CODE  ABBREVIATIONS/COUNTRY  INDEX 
COUNTRY  CODE  ABBREVIATIONS 
CODE 
COUNTRY 
CODE 
COUNTRY 
CODE 
COUNTRY 
AL 
Albania 
FR 
France 
PK 
Pakistan 
AR 
Argentina 
GE 
Germany,  Fab  Repb 
PL 
Poland 
AS 
Australia 
GR 
Greece 
PO 
Portugal 
BR 
Brazil 
ID 
Indonesia 
SF 
South  Africa 
BU 
Bulgaria 
IN 
India 
SP 
Spain 
CA 
Canada 
IS 
Israel 
SW 
Sweden 
CH 
China 
IT 
Italy 
TU 
Turkey 
CI 
Chile 
JA 
Japan 
TW 
Taiwan 
CO 
Colombia 
KN 
Korea,  Demo  Peop  Repb 
UK 
United  Kingdom 
CU 
Cuba 
LY 
Libya 
UR 
USSR 
DA 
Denmark 
NL 
Netherlands 
US 
United  States 
EC 
Ecuador 
NO 
Norway 
VE 
Venezuela 
EG 
Egypt 
PE 
Peru 
YO 
Yugoslavia 
COUNTRY  INDEX 
COUNTRY 
CODE 
COUNTRY 
CODE 
COUNTRY 
CODE 
Albania 
AL 
France 
FR 
Peru 
PE 
Argentina 
AR 
Germany,  Fed  Repb 
GE 
Poland 
PL 
Australia 
AS 
Greece 
GR 
Portugal 
PO 
Brazil 
BR 
India 
IN 
South  Africa 
SF 
Bulgaria 
BU 
Indonesia 
ID 
Spain 
SP 
Canada 
CA 
Israel 
IS 
Sweden 
SW 
Chile 
CI 
Italy 
IT 
Taiwan 
TW 
China 
CH 
Japan 
JA 
Turkey 
TU 
Colombia 
CO 
Korea,  Demo  Peop  Repb 
KN 
United  Kingdom 
UK 
Cuba 
CU 
Libya 
LY 
United  States 
US 
Denmark 
DA 
Netherlands 
NL 
USSR 
UR 
Ecuador 
EC 
Norway 
NO 
Venezuela 
VE 
Egypt 
EG 
Pakistan 
PK 
Yugoslavia 
YO 
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SECTION  C 
ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OF  SUBMARINES  BY  CLASS 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION 
BUILDER 
COUNTRY 
USER  COUNTRY 
RECOGNITION 
CODE 
AGOSTA 
SS 
FR,  SP 
FR.  PK. SP 
414 
ALFA 
SSN 
UR 
UR 
111 
ARETHUSE 
SS 
FR 
FR 
537 
ASASHIO 
SS 
JA 
JA 
714 
BALAO(Typal) 
SS 
US 
SP 
726 
BALAO  (Type  2) 
SS 
US 
CI 
526 
BARBEL 
SS 
US 
US 
311 
BRAVO 
SST 
UR 
UR 
311 
CHARLIE  1 
SSGN 
UR 
UR 
123 
CHARLIE  II 
SSGN 
UR 
UR 
133 
DAPHNE 
SS 
FR.  SP 
FR,  1 
?K. 
PO, 
SF.SP 
537 
DARTER 
SS 
US 
US 
224 
DELFINEN 
SS 
DA 
DA 
545 
DELTA  1 
SSBN 
UR 
UR 
213 
DELTA  II 
SSBN 
UR 
UR 
213 
DELTA  III 
SSBN 
UR 
UR 
213 
DOLFIJN 
SS 
NL 
NL 
523 
DOLPHIN 
AGSS 
US 
US 
712 
ORAKEN 
SS 
SW 
SW 
754 
DREADNOUGHT 
SSN 
UK 
UK 
311 
ECHO 
SSN 
UR 
UR 
514 
ECHO  II 
SSGN 
UR 
UR 
514 
ETHAN  ALLEN 
SSN 
US 
US 
211 
FOXTROT 
SS 
UR 
CU, 
IN, 
LY, 
UR 
G25 
GAL 
SS 
UK 
IS 
823 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
SSN 
US 
US 
211 
GLENARDP.  LIPSCOMB 
SSN 
US 
US 
311 
GOLF 
SSQ 
UR 
UR 
926 
GOLFI 
SSB 
CH.  UR 
CH, 
UR 
626 
GOLF  II 
SSB 
UR 
UR 
625 
GRAYBACK 
SS 
US 
US 
633 
GUPPY  IA,  II.  HA 
SS 
US 
AR, 
BR 
,  GR 
I,  PE,  SP,  TU,  TW.VE 
525 
GUPPY  III 
SS 
US 
BR. 
GR 
,  IT, TU 
525 
GVMNOTE 
SSB 
FR 
FR 
227 
HAN 
SSN 
CH 
CH 
— 
HEROJ 
SS 
YO 
YO 
424 
HOTEL  II 
SSBN 
UR 
UR 
114 
INDIA 
SSA 
UR 
UR 
916 
JULIETT 
SSG 
UR 
UR 
624 
KILO 
SS 
UR 
UR 
- 
LAFAYETTE 
SSBN 
US 
US 
211 
LE  REDOUTABLE 
SSBN 
FR 
FR 
311 
LIMA 
SSA 
UR 
UR 
744 
LOS  ANGELES 
SSN 
US 
US 
311 
MING 
SS 
CH 
CH 
- 
NACKEN 
SS 
SW 
SW 
214 
NARVAL 
SS 
FR 
FR 
547 
NARWHAL 
SSN 
US 
US 
311 
NOVEMBER 
SSM 
UR 
UR 
112 
OBERON 
SS 
UK 
AS, 
BR. 
.CA.CI.UK 
546 
OHIO 
SS8N 
US 
US 
311 
OSCAR 
SSGN 
UR 
UR 
122 
2-7
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Volume  XIII 
SECTION  D 
USER  COUNTRY    INDEX  OF  SUBMARINES 
USER  COUNTRY 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION 
ALBANIA 
WHISKEY 
ARGENTINA 
GUPPY  I  A.  II.  II A 
TYPE  209 
AUSTRALIA 
OBERON 
BRAZIL 
GUPPY  IA,  II,  DA 
GUPPY  III 
OBERON 
BULGARIA 
ROMEO 
WHISKEY 
CANADA 
OBERON 
CHILE 
BALAO  (Type  2) 
OBERON 
CHINA 
GOLF  I 
KAN 
MING 
ROMEO 
WHISKEY 
COLOMBIA 
TYPE  209 
CUBA 
FOXTROT 
WHISKEY 
DENMARK 
OELFINEN 
TYPE  20S 
ECUADOR 
TYPE  209 
EGYPT 
ROMEO 
WHISKEY 
FRANCE 
AGOSTA 
ARETHUSE 
DAPHNE 
GYMNOTE 
LE  REDOUTABLE 
NARVAL 
SNA-72 
GERMANY,  FEDERAL  REPUBLIC 
TYPE  205 
TYPE  206 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SSB 
SSN 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SSB 
SSBN 
SS 
SSN 
SS 
SS 
USER  COUNTRY 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION 
GREECE 
GUPPY  IA,  II,  HA 
GUPPY  III 
TYPE  209 
INDIA 
FOXTROT 
INDONESIA 
TYPE  209 
WHISKEY 
ISRAEL 
GAL 
ITALY 
GUPPY  III 
SAURO 
TANG 
TOTI 
JAPAN 
ASASHIO 
UZUSHIO 
YUUSHIO 
KOREA,  OEMO  PEOP  REPB 
ROMEO 
WHISKEY 
LIBYA 
FOXTROT 
NETHERLANDS 
DOLFIJN 
ZWAARDVIS 
NORWAY 
TYPE  207 
PAKISTAN 
AGOSTA 
DAPHNE 
PERU 
GUPPY  IA,  II,  HA 
TIBURON 
TYPE  209 
POLAND 
WHISKEY 
PORTUGAL 
DAPHNE 
SOUTH  AFRICA 
DAPHNE 
SPAIN 
AGOSTA 
BALAO  (Type  1) 
DAPHNE 
GUPPY  IA,  II,  IIA 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
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INDEX  OF  SUBMARINES  BY  CLASSIFICATION 
CLASSIFICATION 
CLASSIFICATION 
CLASS 
USER  COUNTRY 
CLASS 
USER  COUNTRY 
AGSS  -  AUXILIARY  SUBMARINE ,  NON-COMBATANT 
SSBN  -  BALLISTIC  MISSILE  SUBMARINE,  NUCLEAR- 
DOLPHIN 
US 
POWERED 
DELTA  1 
UR 
SS  -  ATTACK  SUBMARINE 
DELTA  II 
UR 
AGOSTA 
FR.  PK.SP 
DELTA  III 
UR 
ARETHUSE 
FR 
HOTEL  II 
UR 
ASASHIO 
JA 
HOTEL  III 
UR 
BALAO  (Type  1 ) 
SP 
LAFAYETTE 
US 
BALAO  (Type  2) 
CI 
LE  REDOUTA8LE 
FR 
BARBEL 
US 
OHIO 
US 
DAPHNE 
FR,  PK,  PO,  SF. 
SP 
RESOLUTION 
UK 
DARTER 
US 
TYPHOON 
UR 
DELFINEN 
DA 
YANKEE  1 
UR 
DOLFIJN 
NL 
YANKEE  II 
UR 
DRAKEN 
SW 
FOXTROT 
CU.  IN,  LY, UR 
SSG  -  CRUISE  MISSILE  SUBMARINE 
GAL 
IS 
JULIETT 
UR 
GRAYBACK 
US 
WHISKEY  LONG  BIN 
UR 
GUPPY  IA.  II.  HA 
AR,  BR,  GR 
TU,  TW.  VE 
PE. SP. 
WHISKEY  TWIN  CYLINDER 
UR 
GUPPY  III 
BR.  GR.  IT. 
TU 
SSGN  -CRUISE  MISSILE  SUBMARINE.  NUCLEAR- 
HEROJ 
YO 
POWERED 
KILO 
UR 
CHARLIE  1 
UR 
MING 
CH 
CHARLIE  II 
UR 
NACKEN 
SW 
ECHO  II 
UR 
NARVAL 
FR 
OSCAR 
UR 
OBERON 
AS.  BR.  CA.  CI. 
UK 
PAPA 
UR 
ROMEO 
BU.  CH.  EG, KN 
UR 
SAURO 
IT 
SSN  -  ATTACK  SUBMARINE,  NUCLEAR-POWERED 
SAVA 
YO 
ALFA 
UR 
SJOORMEN 
SW 
OREAONOUGHT 
UK 
SUTJESKA 
YO 
ECHO 
UR 
TANG 
IT.  TU.  US 
ETHAN  ALLEN 
US 
TANGO 
UR 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
US 
TIBURON 
PE 
GLENARD  P.  LIPSCOMB 
US 
TOTI 
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 
ID. 
PERMIT 
US 
PE,  TU,  VE 
SEAWOLF 
US 
UZUSHIO 
JA 
SKATE 
US 
WHISKEY 
AL,  BU.  CH. 
CU. EG. 
SKIPJACK 
US 
ID.  KN.  PL,  UR 
SNA  72 
FR 
YUUSHIO 
JA 
STURGEON 
US 
ZULU  IV 
UR 
SWIFTSURE 
UK 
ZWAARDVIS 
NL 
TULLIBEE 
VALIANT 
US 
UK 
SSA  -  AUXILIARY  SUBMARINE. NON-COMBATANT 
VICTOR  1 
UR 
INDIA 
UR 
VICTOR  II 
UR 
LIMA 
UR 
VICTOR  III 
YANKEE 
UR 
UR 
SSB  -  BALLISTIC  MISSILE  SUBMARINE 
GOLFI 
CH.  UR 
SSQ  -  AUXILIARY  SUBMARINE.  COMMUNICATIONS 
GOLF  II 
UR 
GOLF 
UR 
GOLF  III 
UR 
GOLF  IV 
UR 
SSR  -  RADAR  PICKET  SUBMARINE 
GOLFV 
UR 
WHISKEY  CANVAS  BAG 
UR 
GYMNOTE 
FR 
SST  -  TRAINING  SUBMARINE 
BRAVO 
UR 
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LIST  OF  SUBMARINES  BY  PENNANT/HULL  NUMBER 
PENNANT 
NUMBER 
SUBMARINE 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION 
USER 
COUNTRY 
SUBMARINE 
NAME 
S01 
OBERON 
S07 
OBERON 
S08 
OBERON 
S09 
OBERON 
S10 
GUPPY  IA.  II.  HA 
S10 
OBERON 
WHISKEY 
S11 
OBERON 
S11 
TYPE  209 
WHISKEY 
S12 
GUPPY  IA,  II.  HA 
S12 
OBERON 
S12 
TYPE  209 
S13 
OBERON 
S14 
GUPPY  IA,  II,  HA 
S14 
OBERON 
S15 
GUPPY  III 
S15 
OBERON 
S16 
GUPPY  III 
S16 
OBERON 
S17 
OBERON 
S18 
OBERON 
S19 
OBERON           , 
S20 
FOXTROT 
S20 
OBERON 
S20 
OBERON 
BALBOA  (Type  2) 
S21 
FOXTROT 
S21 
OBERON 
S21 
OBERON 
GUPPY  IA.  II.  HA 
OBERON 
S22 
FOXTROT 
S22 
GUPPY  IA.  II.  HA 
S22 
OBERON 
S22 
RESOLUTION 
OBERON 
S23 
FOXTROT 
S23 
RESOLUTION 
S26 
RESOLUTION 
S27 
RESOLUTION 
TYPE  209 
TYPE  209 
TYPE  209 
TYPE  209 
S31 
BALBOA  (Type  1) 
S31 
TYPE  209 
TYPE  209 
TYPE  209 
S32 
GUPPY  IA.  II,  HA 
S32 
TYPE  209 
S34 
GUPPY  IA,  II.  (IA 
S35 
GUPPY  IA,  II.  HA 
S40 
FOXTROT 
TIBURON 
S41 
FOXTROT 
TIBURON 
S42 
FOXTROT 
TIBURON 
S43 
FOXTROT 
TIBURON 
SS 
UK 
PORPOISE 
SS 
UK 
SEA  LION 
SS 
UK 
WALRUS 
SS 
UK 
OBERON 
SS 
BR 
GUANABARA 
SS 
UK 
ODIN 
SS 
BU 
POBEDA 
SS 
UK 
ORPHEUS 
SS 
EC 
SHYRI 
SS 
BU 
SLAVA 
SS 
BR 
BAHIA 
SS 
UK 
OLYMPUS 
SS 
EC 
HUANCAVILCA 
SS 
UK 
OSIRIS 
SS 
BR 
CEARA 
SS 
UK 
ONSLAUGHT 
SS 
BR 
GOIAZ 
SS 
UK 
OTTER 
SS 
8R 
AMAZONAS 
SS 
UK 
ORACLE 
SS 
UK 
OCELOT 
SS 
UK 
OTUS 
SS 
UK 
OPOSSUM 
SS 
IN 
KURSURA 
SS 
BR 
HUMAITA 
SS 
UK 
OPPORTUNE 
SS 
CI 
SIMPSON 
SS 
IN 
KARANJ 
S3 
BR 
TONELERO 
SS 
UK 
ONYX 
SS 
AR 
SANTIAGO  OEL  ESTERO 
SS 
CI 
O'BRIEN 
SS 
IN 
KANOERI 
SS 
VE 
PICUA 
SS 
BR 
RIACHUELO 
SSBN 
UK 
RESOLUTION 
SS 
CI 
HYATT 
SS 
IN 
KALVARI 
SSBN 
UK 
REPULSE 
SSBN 
UK 
RENOWN 
SSBN 
UK 
REVENGE 
SS 
CO 
PIJAO 
SS 
CO 
TAYRONA 
SS 
AR 
SALTA 
SS 
PE 
CASMA 
SS 
SP 
— 
SS 
VE 
SABALO 
SS 
AR 
SAN  LUIS 
SS 
PE 
ANTOFAGASTA 
SS 
SP 
ISAAC  PERAL 
SS 
VE 
CARIBE 
SS 
SP 
COSME  GARCIA 
SS 
SP 
NARCISO  MONTURIOL 
SS 
IN 
VELA 
SS 
PE 
DOS  OE  MAYO 
SS 
IN 
VAGIR 
SS 
PE 
ABTAO 
SS 
IN 
VAGLI 
SS 
PE 
ANGAMOS 
SS 
IN 
VAGSHEER 
SS 
PE 
IQUIQUE 
2-13
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LIST  OF  SUBMARINES  BY  PENNANT/HULL  NUMBER  (Continued) 
PENNANT 
NUMBER 
SUBMARINE 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION 
USER 
COUNTRY 
SUBMARINE 
NAME 
153 
ROMEO 
S163 
DAPHNE 
S164 
DAPHNE 
S166 
DAPHNE 
S170 
TYPE  206 
S171 
TYPE  206 
172 
ROMEO 
S172 
TYPE  206 
SI  73 
TYPE  206 
SI  74 
TYPE  206 
S175 
TYPE  206 
176 
ROMEO 
SI  76 
TYPE  206 
S177 
TYPE  206 
S178 
TYPE  206 
SI  79 
TYPE  206 
S180 
TYPE  205 
S181 
TYPE  205 
S188 
TYPE  205 
SI  89 
TYPE  205 
S190 
TYPE  205 
S191 
TYPE  205 
S192 
TYPE  206 
S193 
TYPE  206 
S194 
TYPE  206 
S195 
TYPE  206 
S196 
TYPE  206 
S197 
TYPE  206 
SI  98 
TYPE  206 
S199 
TYPE  206 
201 
WHISKEY 
202 
WHISKEY 
203 
WHISKEY 
204 
WHISKEY 
20S 
WHISKEY 
206 
WHISKEY 
207 
WHISKEY 
208 
WHISKEY 
208 
ROMEO 
209 
ROMEO 
210 
ROMEO 
211 
ROMEO 
212 
ROMEO 
221 
WHISKEY 
227 
ROMEO 
228 
ROMEO 
229 
ROMEO 
241 
WHISKEY 
243 
WHISKEY 
244 
WHISKEY 
245 
ROMEO 
248 
ROMEO 
249 
ROMEO 
254 
ROMEO 
265 
WHISKEY 
266 
WHISKEY 
267 
ROMEO 
268 
ROMEO 
269 
ROMEO 
270 
ROMEO 
281 
ROMEO 
282 
ROMEO 
SS 
ss 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
CH 
... 
PO 
ALBACORA 
PO 
BARRACUDA 
PO 
DELFIN 
GE 
U21 
GE 
U22 
CH 
... 
GE 
U23 
GE 
U24 
GE 
U25 
GE 
U26 
CH 
... 
GE 
U27 
GE 
U28 
GE 
U29 
GE 
U30 
GE 
U  1 
GE 
UZ 
GE 
U9 
GE 
U  10 
GE 
U  11 
GE 
U  12 
GE 
U  13 
GE 
U  14 
GE 
U  15 
GE 
U  16 
GE 
U  17 
GE 
U  18 
GE 
U  19 
GE 
U20 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
-- 
CH 
CH 
... 
CH 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
— 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
... 
CH 
CH 
... 
CH 
2-15
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LIST  OF  SUBMARINES  BY  PENNANT/HULL  NUMBER  (Continued) 
PENNANT 
NUMBER 
SUBMARINE 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION 
USER 
COUNTRY 
SUBMARINE 
NAME 
515 
TANG 
SS 
516 
TANG 
SS 
516 
WHISKEY 
SS 
518 
SAURO 
SS 
519 
SAURO 
SS 
520 
SAURO 
SS 
521 
SAURO 
SS 
555 
DOLPHIN 
AGSS 
S561 
ASASHIO 
SS 
S562 
ASASHIO 
SS 
S563 
ASASHIO 
SS 
S564 
ASASHIO 
SS 
565 
TANG 
SS 
S565 
ASASHIO 
SS 
566 
UZUSHIO 
SS 
567 
TANG 
SS 
567 
UZUSHIO 
SS 
568 
UZUSHIO 
SS 
569 
UZUSHIO 
SS 
570 
UZUSHIO 
SS 
571 
UZUSHIO 
SS 
572 
UZUSHIO 
SS 
573 
YUUSHIO 
SS 
574 
GRAYBACK 
SS 
574 
YUUSHIO 
SS 
575 
SEA  WOLF 
SSN 
575 
YUUSHIO 
SS 
576 
DARTER 
SS 
578 
SKATE 
SSN 
579 
SKATE 
SSN 
580 
BARBEL 
SS 
581 
BARBEL 
SS 
582 
BARBEL 
SS 
583 
SKATE 
SSN 
584 
SKATE 
SSN 
585 
SKIPJACK 
SSN 
588 
SKIPJACK 
SSN 
590 
SKIPJACK 
SSN 
591 
SKIPJACK 
SSN 
592 
SKIPJACK 
SSN 
594 
PERMIT 
SSN 
595 
PERMIT 
SSN 
596 
PERMIT 
SSN 
597 
TULLIBEE 
SSN 
598 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
SSN 
599 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
SSN 
600 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
SSN 
601 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
SSN 
S601 
SNA-72 
SSN 
602 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
SSN 
603 
PERMIT 
SSN 
604 
PERMIT 
SSN 
605 
PERMIT 
SSN 
606 
PERMIT 
SSN 
607 
PERMIT 
SSN 
608 
ETHAN  ALLEN 
SSN 
609 
ETHAN  ALLEN 
SSN 
610 
ETHAN  ALLEN 
SSN 
611 
ETHAN  ALLEN 
SSN 
612 
PERMIT 
SSN 
613 
PERMIT 
SSN 
614 
PERMIT 
SSN 
IT 
LIVIO  PIOMARTA 
IT 
ROMEO  ROMEI 
AL 
IT 
NAZARIO  SAURO 
IT 
FECIA  Dl  COSSATO 
IT 
LEONARDO  DA  VINCI 
IT 
GUGLIELMO  MARCONI 
US 
DOLPHIN 
JA 
— 
JA 
ASASHIO 
JA 
HARUSHIO 
JA 
MICHISHIO 
US 
WAHOO 
JA 
ARASHIO 
JA 
UZUSHIO 
US 
GUDGEON 
JA 
MAKISHIO 
JA 
ISOSHIO 
JA 
NARUSHIO 
JA 
KUROSHIO 
JA 
TAKASHIO 
JA 
YAESHIO 
JA 
YUUSHIO 
US 
GRAYBACK 
JA 
MOCHISHIO 
US 
SEA  WOLF 
JA 
SETOSHIO 
US 
DARTER 
US 
SKATE 
US 
SWORDFISH 
US 
BARBEL 
US 
BLUEBACK 
US 
BONE  FISH 
US 
SARGO 
US 
SEA  DRAGON 
US 
SKIPJACK 
US 
SCAMP 
us 
SCULPIN 
us 
SHARK 
us 
SNOOK 
us 
PERMIT 
us 
PLUNGER 
us 
BARB 
us 
TULLIBEE 
us 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
us 
PATRICK  HENRY 
us 
THEODORE  ROOSEVELT 
us 
ROBERT  E.  LEE 
FR 
RUBIS 
us 
ABRAHAM  LINCOLN 
us 
POLLACK 
us 
HADDO 
us 
JACK 
us 
TINOSA 
us 
DACE 
us 
ETHAN  ALLEN 
us 
SAM  HOUSTON 
us 
THOMAS  A.  EDISON 
us 
JOHN  MARSHALL 
us 
GUARDFISH 
us 
FLASHER 
us 
GREENLING 
2-17
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LIST  OF  SUBMARINES  BY  PENNANT/HULL  NUMBER  (Continued) 
PENNANT 
NUMBER 
SUBMARINE 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION 
USER 
COUNTRY 
SUBMARINE 
NAME 
665 
STURGEON 
SSN 
666 
STURGEON 
SSN 
667 
STURGEON 
SSN 
668 
STURGEON 
SSN 
669 
STURGEON 
SSN 
670 
STURGEON 
SSN 
671 
NARWHAL 
SSN 
672 
STURGEON 
SSN 
673 
STURGEON 
SSN 
674 
STURGEON 
SSN 
675 
STURGEON 
SSN 
676 
STURGEON 
SSN 
677 
STURGEON 
SSN 
678 
STURGEON 
SSN 
679 
STURGEON 
SSN 
680 
STURGEON 
SSN 
681 
STURGEON 
SSN 
682 
STURGEON 
SSN 
683 
STURGEON 
SSN 
684 
STURGEON 
SSN 
685 
GLENARD  P.  LIPSCOMB 
SSN 
686 
STURGEON 
SSN 
687 
STURGEON 
SSN 
711 
ROMEO 
SS 
722 
ROMEO 
SS 
733 
ROMEO 
SS 
S736 
GUPPY  IA.  II,  IIA 
SS 
744 
ROMEO 
SS 
755 
ROMEO 
SS 
766 
ROMEO 
SS 
S794 
GUPPY  IA.  II.  IIA 
SS 
S804 
OOLFIJN 
SS 
S805 
DOLFIJN 
SS 
S806 
ZWAARDVIS 
SS 
S807 
ZWAAROVIS 
SS 
S808 
OOLFIJN 
SS 
S809 
OOLFIJN 
SS 
811 
SUTJESKA 
SS 
812 
SUTJESKA 
SS 
821 
HEROJ 
SS 
822 
HEROJ 
SS 
823 
HEROJ 
SS 
Del 
DRAKEN 
SS 
Naj 
NACKEN 
SS 
Nak 
NACKEN 
SS 
Nep 
NACKEN 
SS 
Nor 
DRAKEN 
SS 
Sbj 
SJOORMEN 
SS 
Sha 
SJOORMEN 
SS 
Shu 
SJOORMEN 
SS 
Sle 
SJOORMEN 
SS 
Sor 
SJOORMEN 
SS 
Spr 
DRAKEN 
SS 
Vgn 
DRAKEN 
SS 
US 
GUITARRO 
US 
HAWK8ILL 
US 
BERGALL 
us 
SPAOEFISH 
us 
SEAHORSE 
us 
FINBACK 
us 
NARWHAL 
us 
PINTADO 
us 
FLYING  FISH 
us 
TREPANG 
us 
BLUEFISH 
us 
BILLFISH 
us 
DRUM 
us 
ARCHERFISH 
us 
SILVERSIOES 
us 
WILLIAM  H.  BATES 
us 
BATFISH 
us 
TUNNY 
us 
PARCHE 
us 
CAVALLA 
us 
GLENARD  P.  LIPSCOMB 
us 
L.  MENDEL  RIVERS 
us 
RICHARD  B.  RUSSELL 
EG 
EG 
... 
EG 
— 
TW 
HAI  SHIH 
EG 
HAI  SHIH 
EG 
... 
EG 
TW 
HAI  PAO 
NL 
POTVIS 
NL 
TONIJN 
NL 
ZWAARDVIS 
NL 
TIJGERHAAI 
NL 
DOLFIJN 
NL 
ZEEHOND 
YO 
SUTJESKA 
YO 
NERETVA 
YO 
HEROJ 
YO 
JUNAK 
YO 
USKOK 
sw 
DELFINEN 
sw 
NAJAD 
sw 
NACKEN 
sw 
NEPTUN 
sw 
NORDKAPAREN 
sw 
SJOBJORNEN 
sw 
SJOHASTEN 
sw 
SJOHUNDEN 
sw 
SJOLEJONET 
sw 
SJOORMEN 
sw 
SPRINGAREN 
sw 
VARGEN 
2-19  (Reverse  Blank)
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DESCENDING  LENGTH  INDEX  OF  SUBMARINES 
LENGTH 
SUBMARINE 
LENGTH 
SUBMARINE 
(FEET) 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION 
(FEET) 
CLASS                                              CLASSIFICATION 
560 
OHIO 
SSBN 
278.9 
JULIETT 
SSG 
560 
TYPHOON 
SSBN 
278.5 
PERMIT 
SSN 
499 
DELTA  II 
SSBN 
275.6 
GYMNOTE 
SSB 
499 
DELTA  III 
SSBN 
275.6 
WHISKEY  LONG  BIN 
SSG 
44G 
DELTA  1 
SSBN 
273 
TULLIBEE 
SSN 
425 
LAFAYETTE 
SSBN 
272 
SWIFTSURE 
SSN 
425 
RESOLUTION 
SS3N 
267.7 
SKATE 
SSN 
422.1 
LE  REDOUTABLE 
SSBN 
265.8 
DREADNOUGHT 
SSN 
419.9 
YANKEE  1 
SSBN 
260.9 
DOLFIJN 
SS 
419.9 
YANKEE  II 
SSBN 
260.1 
ALFA 
SSN 
410 
ETHAN  ALLEN 
SSN 
254.6 
NARVAL 
SS 
381.7 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
SSN 
251.7 
SKIPJACK 
SSN 
380.6 
ECHO  II 
SSGN 
250 
MING 
SS 
377.3 
HOTEL  II 
SSBN 
249.3 
YUUSHIO 
SS 
365 
GLENARD  P.  LIPSCOMB 
SSN 
249 
ROMEO 
SS 
364 
ECHO 
SSN 
248 
WHISKEY 
SS 
360 
LOS  ANGELES 
SSN 
248 
WHISKEY  CANVAS  BAG 
SSR 
354 
NOVEMBER 
SSN 
248 
WHISKEY  TWIN  CYLINDER 
SSG 
344 
INDIA 
SSA 
243 
TIBURON 
SS 
337.5 
SEAWOLF 
SSN 
236.5 
SNA-72 
SSN 
334.6 
VICTOR  III 
SSN 
236.2 
UZUSHIO 
SS 
334 
GRAYBACK 
SS 
226.4 
DRAKEN 
SS 
328 
PAPA 
SSGN 
221.7 
AGOSTA 
SS 
326.5 
GUPPY  III 
SS 
219.1 
BARBEL 
SS 
321.5 
CHARLIE  II 
SSGN 
217.2 
ZWAARDVIS 
SS 
318.2 
GOLF 
SSQ 
215.8 
SAVA 
SS 
318.2 
GOLFI 
SSB 
213 
BRAVO 
SST 
318.2 
GOLF  1! 
SSB 
210 
KEROJ 
SS 
314.6 
NARWAL 
SSN 
210 
SAURO 
SS 
311.7 
VICTOR  II 
SSN 
196.8 
SUTJESKA 
SS 
311.6 
BALAO  (Type  2) 
SS 
195.1 
TYPE  209 
SS 
311.5 
BALAO(Typel) 
SS 
189.6 
DAPHNE 
SS 
306 
GUPPY  IA,  II.  IIA 
SS 
177.2 
DELFINEN 
SS 
297.6 
FOXTROT 
SS 
167.3 
SJOORMEN 
SS 
295.2 
OBERON 
SS 
162.7 
ARETHUSE 
SS 
295.2 
TANGO 
SS 
159.4 
TYPE  206 
SS 
292.2 
STURGEON 
SSN 
157.5 
GAL 
SS 
292 
CHARLIE  1 
SSGN 
152 
DOLPHIN 
AGSS 
288.7 
ASASHIO 
SS 
151.5 
TOTI 
SS 
287.7 
ZULU  IV 
SS 
149 
TYPE  207 
SS 
287 
TANG 
SS 
144 
TYPE  205 
SS 
285 
VALIANT 
SSN 
135 
NACKEN 
SS 
284.5 
DARTER 
SS 
-- 
HAN 
SSN 
282.1 
LIMA 
SSA 
-- 
KILO 
SS 
279 
VICTOR  1 
SSN 
OSCAR 
SSGN 
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SECTION  H 
MASTER  SUBMARINE  CROSS  REFERENCE  LIST 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION      REMARKS 
CLASS 
CLASSIFICATION     REMARKS 
AGOSTA  SS 
ALFA  SSN 
ARETHUSE  SS 
ASASHIO  SS 
BALAO(Typel)  SS 
BALAO  (Type  2)  SS 
BARBEL  SS 
BENJAMIN  FRANKLIN  SSBN 
BRAVO  SST 
CHARLIE  I  SSGN 
CHARLIE  II  SSGN 
CHURCHILL  SSN 
DAPHNE  SS 
DARTER  SS 
DELFINEN  SS 
DELTA  I  SSBN 
OELTA II  SSBN 
DELTA  III  SSBN 
DOLFIJN  SS 
DOLPHIN  AGSS 
DRAKEN  SS 
DREADNOUGHT  SSN 
ECHO  SSN 
ECHO  II  SSGN 
ETHAN  ALLEN  SSN 
FOXTROT  SS 
SEE  LAFAYETTE 
SEE  VALIANT 
GAL 
SS 
GEORGE  WASHINGTON 
SSN 
GLAVKOS 
SS 
SEE  TYPE  209 
GLENARD  P.  LIPSCOMB 
SSN 
GOLF 
SSQ 
GOLFI 
SSB 
GOLF  II 
SSB 
GOLF  III 
SSB 
SEE  GOLF  1 
GOLF  IV 
SSB 
SEE  GOLF  1 
GOLFV 
SSS 
SEE  GOLF  1 
GRAYBACK 
SS 
GUPPY  IA.  II,  ItA 
SS 
GUPPY  III 
SS 
GYMNOTE 
SSB 
HAN 
SSN 
HEROJ 
SS 
HOTEL  II 
SSBN 
HOTEL  III 
SSBN 
SEE  HOTEL  II 
INDIA 
SSA 
JAMES  MADISON 
SSBN 
SEE  LAFAYET 
JULIETT 
SSG 
KiLO 
SS 
KOBBEN 
SS 
SEE  TYPE  207 
LAFAYETTE 
SSBN 
LE  REDOUTABLE 
SSBN 
LIMA 
SSA 
LOS  ANGELES 
SSN 
MING 
SS 
NACKEN 
NARHVALEN 
NARVAL 
NARWHAL 
NOVEMBER 
OBERON 
OHIO 
OOSHIO 
OSCAR 
PAPA 
PERMIT 
PIOMARTA 
PORPOISE 
POTVIS 
RESOLUTION 
ROMEO 
RUBIS 
SALTA 
SAURO 
SAVA 
SEAWOLF 
SJOORMEN 
SKATE 
SKIPJACK 
SNA-72 
STURGEON 
SUTJESKA 
SWIFTSURE 
TANG 
TANGO 
THRESHER 
TIBURON 
TOTI 
TULLIBEE 
TYPE  205 
TYPE  206 
TYPE  207 
TYPE  209 
TYPHOON 
UZUSHIO 
VALIANT 
VICTOR  I 
VICTOR  II 
VICTOR  III 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SSN 
SSN 
SS 
SSBN 
SS 
SSGN 
SSGN 
SSN 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SSBN 
SS 
SSN 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SSN 
SS 
SSN 
SSN 
SSN 
SSN 
SS 
SSN 
SS 
SS 
SSN 
SS 
SS 
SSN 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SSBN 
SS 
SSN 
SSN 
SSN 
SSN 
SEE  TYPE  205 
SEE  ASASHIO 
SEE  TANG 
SEE  OBERON 
SEE  DOLFIJN 
SEE  SNA  72 
SEE  TYPE  209 
SEE  PERMIT 
WHISKEY  SS 
WHISKEY  CANVAS  BAG  SSR 
WHISKEY  LONG  BIN  SSG 
WHISKEY  TWIN  CYLINDER  SSG 
YANKEE 
YANKEE  I 
YANKEE  II 
YUUSHIO 
ZULU  IV 
ZWAARDVIS 
SSN 
SSBN 
SSBN 
SS 
SS 
SS 
SEE  YANKEE  I 
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Volume  XIII 
CHAPTER  3 
Submarine  Nomenclature 
1.  GENERAL 
The  exterior  view  of  the  submarine  presents  a 
very  low  silhouette.  This  is  because  the  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 
near  the  stern.  The  deck  is  generally  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 
©  LADDER%^/ 
(m)  BRIDGE  WINDOWS — *f>/X  y 
(n)  TORPEDO  TUBE  SHUTTER  DOORS- 
(T|)  ACCESS  HATCH    Se>, 
@    TORPEDO  LOADING  HATCH 
(4)    RESCUE  HATCH 
(3)    MARKER  BUOY 
(2)    CAPSTAN 
0    SONAR 
DOME 
21)   RUDDER 
DIVING 
PLANE 
19)  PROPELLER 
13)  DIESEL  EXHAUST  PORTS 
BILGE  KEEL 
SADDLE  TANKS 
LIMBER  HOLES 
^9)    HYDROPHONES 
[8)    DIVING  PLANE 
7)    "CHIN"  SONAR  DOME 
TORPEDO  TUBE  SHUTTER  DOORS 
Figure  3-1.  Older  Submarine  Types 
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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. 
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 
modem  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 
5      MISSILE  TUBE 
HATCH  COVERS 
4      SAILPLANES 
1      SONAR  BELT 
Figure  3-2.  Newer  Submarine  Types 
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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. 
d.  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. 
4.  TYPICAL  RETRACTABLE  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    nominally    include: 
a.  An  attac  k  perisco  pe  ( 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. 
5      DIRECTION  FINDING  ANTENNA 
4      AIR  INDUCTION  VALVE 
3      NAVIGATION  SEARCH  RADAR 
2      RECONNAISSANCE  PERISCOPE  wC 
J) 
1      ATTACK  PERISCOPE  -*1 
RUNNING  LIGHT 
6      COMMUNICATIONS  MAST 
7      ECM/ESMIFF 
8      SNORKEL  EXHAUST 
VALVE 
9      RUNNING  LIGHT 
9      RUNNING  LIGHT 
Figure  3-3.  Typical  Retractable  Gear 
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f.  One  or  more  communications  masts  (6)  i.     Running  lights  (9)   which  may  be  fixed, 
for  various  radio  frequency  ranges.                                    recessed,  retractable,  or  folded  flush  into  the  sail 
when  not  in  use. 
g.  An    antenna    (7)    which    houses    various 
ECM/ESM  and  IFF  installations. 
Other    features    often    observed    in    the   sail 
h.    A  snorkel  exhaust  valve  (8)  which  may  take  include  electronic  navigation  devices,  searchlights, 
the  form  of  a  fixed  installation  within  the  sail.  fold-down   windshields,   guardrails,  and   ladders. 
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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  form  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  virtually  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 
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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  profile 
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. 
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SECTION  A  —  OVERALL  PROFILE  (First  Digit) 
Silhouette  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,  Stem  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 
deckline.  Deckline  at  bow  slopes  into  waterline 
without  revealing  bow.  Stern  fin  is  visible. 
Rectangular  Sail,  Unbroken  After  Deckline,  Blunt 
Bow,  No  Stern  Fin 
Same  as  Group  3  except  forward  deckline  is  rela- 
tively level  and  the  bow  profile  is  exposed. 
Rectangular  Sail,  Unbroken  After  Deckline,  Blunt 
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 
is  toward  the  stern  instead  of  the  bow. 
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SECTION  B  —  SAIL  PLACEMENT  (Second  Digit) 
Silhouette  Description 
Sail  Well  Forward  on  Hull 
Entire    sail    is   well    forward    of    hull    midpoint. 
Sail  Slightly  Forward 
Sail  center  is  slightly   forward  of  huil  midpoint. 
Sail  Centered 
Sail  center  nearly  coincides  with  hull  midpoint. 
4  A 
Sail  Slightly  Aft 
■•_     Sail  center  is  slightly  aft  of  hull  midpoint. 
Sail  Well  Aft  On  Hull 
k     Entire  sail  is  well  aft  of  hull  midpoint. 
Code  No. 
SECTION  C  —  BOW  PROFILE  (Third  Digit) 
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. 
Bluntly  Squared 
Same   basic   features   as    Group  3  except   prow 
shows  a  vertical  stem. 
Bulbous 
Prow  shows  a  rounded  and  raked  appearance 
in  profile. 
Raked 
Prow  shows  stem  is  straight  and  inclined  from 
vertical. 
Upswept 
Sheer  prow  shows  exaggerated  upswing  from 
forward  deckline. 
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OVERALL  PROFILE  CODE  1 
111      ALFASSN 
UR 
112      NOVEMBER  SSN 
UR 
114      HOTEL  II  SSBN 
122      OSCAR  SSGN 
UR 
123     CHARLIE  I  SSGN 
123      VICTOR  II  SSN 
123      VICTOR  III  SSN 
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AGOSTA's  sail  is  rectangular  with  vertical  leading  and  trailing  edges.  The  top  of  the 
sail  is  smooth  and  flat  with  a  rounded  comer  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  stem  is  tapered  and  gently  sloping  into  the  waterline  before  the  visible  stem  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  S135  and  S136;  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. 
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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  stem  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:  Unknown  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. 
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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:  4x21.7  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  small  submarines. 
These  units  closely  resemble  the  DAPHNE  and  NARVAL  Class  submarines  also  produced  by 
France.  There  is  presently  only  one  in  active  service. 
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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  4.6) 
Torpedo  tubes:  6  x  21  in  (53.3  cm)  (bow);  2  x  12.7  in  (32.4  cm)  (stem) 
Propulsion:  Diesel-electric;  2  diesels;  2  electric  motors;  2  shafts 
Speed,  knots:  14  surfaced;  18  submerged 
Pennant  numbers:  S561  thru  S565 
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. 
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deck  with  a  single  step  down  to  the  pressure  hull  near  the  stem. 
CHARACTERISTICS: 
Displacement,  tons:  1,816  «0^ed;  2,400  submerged 
Propulsion:  Diesel;  4  diesels;  2  mam  motors;  2  shafts 
Speed,  knots:  18.5  surfaced;  10  submerged 
Pennant  number:  S31 
REMARKS: 
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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. 
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CHARACTERISTICS: 
Displacement,  tons:  2,145  s^ced;  2,894  submerge^ 
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  cm, (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 i  commissioned j}»  J9"^   TJfff 
adopted  for  all  new  U.S.  combat  submarines. 
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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. 
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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)  (b.-)w) 
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  H  Class. 
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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  stem  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  II,  which  entered  service  in  1973,  is  an  enlarged  version  of  the  CHARLIE 
I.  Five  units  have  been  constructed. 
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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:    PK  S131  thru  S134;  PO  S163,  SI  64,  S .  66;  SF  S97,  S98,  S99;  SP  S61 
thru  S64 
REMARKS: 
The  DAPHNE  Class,  operational  in  1964,  la  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. 
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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  stem  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. 
U.S.  submarines  to  be  homeported  overseas. 
This  unit  is  only  one  of  two 
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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  15.4  x  13.1  (54  x  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:  S326  through  S329 
REMARKS: 
The  DELFINEN  Class,  four  units  constructed,  became  operational  in  1958. 
are  in  service  with  the  Royal  Danish  Navy. 
All  units 
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MAJOR  RECOGNITION  FEATURES: 
The  sail  on  the  DELTA  I  Class  submarine  is  located  well  forward.  The  sail  has  vertical 
leading  and  trailing  edges  with  fixed  sail  planes  located  halfway  down  the  sail  and  near  the 
leading  edge.  This  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  seem  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. 
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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  Ill'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  III. 
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  of  the  DELTA  I. 
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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  Ill's  primary  distinguishing  feature  is  the  missile 
casing  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  III  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 
Propulsion:  Nuclear 
Speed,  knots:  20  surfaced;  25  submerged 
REMARKS: 
The  first  DELTA  III  was  launched  in  1975.    There  are  approximately  twelve  units  active. 
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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. 
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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  small  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  x  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. 
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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. 
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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  bow  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. 
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MAJOR  RECOGNITION  FEATURES: 
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  stem  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. 
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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  folding  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. 
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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: 
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Dimensions,  feet  (meters):  410  x  33  x  32  (125  x  10.1  x  9.8) 
Torpedo  tubes:  4  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;  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 
to  SSNs. 
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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  dome.  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  submerg3d 
Dimensions  (wl),  feet  (meters):  297.6  x  22.6  (90.7  x  6.9) 
Torpedo  tubes:  6  x  21  in  (53.3  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  S20  thru  S23,  S40  thru  S43;  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. 
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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  a  stern  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,  knots:  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. 
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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. 
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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  be  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. 
was  a  prototype  design  with  turbine  electric  drive  to  test  advanced  silencing  techniques. 
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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  stem.  Large  folding  masts  may  be  upright  on  either  side  of 
the  sail  and  adjacent  to  the  large  object  on  the  stem.  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. 
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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  slightly  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  Soviet  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. 
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MAJOR  RECOGNITION  FEATURES: 
The  large  sail  on  the  GOLF  II  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:  3SS-N-5SLBMs 
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  13  units  are  estimated 
to  be  in  active  service. 
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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 
b'untly  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  mistaken  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 jness  b7 
troops  and  their  equipment.  Although  subsequently  reclassified  as  an  SS,  GRAYBACK  retains 
both  a  transport  configuration  and  an  attack  capability. 
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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) 
Propulsion:  Diesel-electric;  3  diesels;  2  electric  motors;  2  shafts 
Speed,  knots:  18  surfaced;  15  submerged 
Pennant  numbers:    AR  22;  BR  S10,  S12,  S14;  GR  S114;  PE  48,  49;  SP  S32,  S34,  S35; 
TU  S335  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. 
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GUPPY  III  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  located  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  S115;  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. 
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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  stem  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. 
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REMARKS: 
The  HAN  Class  is  believed  to  be  the  first  Chinese  nuclear  submarine.   Two  units  have  been 
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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  motors;  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. 
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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 
stern. 
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 
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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  trading  edge  is  rated. 
The  deck  for  the  submersibles  begins  at  the  trailing  edge  of  the  sad  and  is  level  almost  to  the  stern 
where  it  then  steps-down  to  the  hull  which  slopes  gradually  to  the  waterhne.  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 
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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 
deflection  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. 
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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  stem  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  buUt  between  1961  and  1967.  Although 
uniform  in  appearance,  different  missile  systems  are  carried  by  these  units  as  newer  systems 
are  outfitted  during  overhauls. 
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LE  REDOUT  ABLE  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  relate  to  the  top 
line  and  the  trailing  edge.  The  top  !:  le  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  snorkel  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  cm) 
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. 
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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 
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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  well 
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. 
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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. 
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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  SJOORMEN  Class. 
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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  stem  and  then  rounds  into 
the  waterUne.  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. 
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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 
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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  stem  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)  (stem) 
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. 
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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  comer  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  stem) 
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. 
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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:  16,600  surfaced;  18,700  submerged 
Dimensions,  feet  (meters):  560  x  42  x  35.5  (170.7  x  12.8  x  10.8) 
Torpedo  tubes:  4  x  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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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;  1  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. 
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RESOLUTION,  with  the  exception  of  a  single  LAFAYETTE  unit  (DANIEL  WEBSTER),  is 
the  only  streamlined  SSBN  class  without  diving  planes  mounted  on  the  sad;  the &vu« Rkmsra 
mounted  midway  between  the  sail  and  the  bow  near  the  upper  extremity ^oi  th s  huU .These 
diving  planes  may  also  be  seen  folded  in  an  upright  position,  projecting  above  the  decklme  The 
saUis  Sngular  and  located  well  forward  of  amidships.  The  sail  tophne  is  lightly  convex,  with  a 
round  protuberance  near  the  trailing  edge,  the  leading  edge  is  vertiod,  and  the  trading  edge  : is 
raked  The  deckline  appears  to  rise  gradually  out  of  the  water  at  the  bow,  and  continues  to 
rise  aft  of  the  s^unf  itslopes  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  (129.5  x  10.1  x  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:  S22,  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. 
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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  sf0kesteck^onfigured 
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  saJ 
trailing  edge.  Early  units  of  the  class  all  had  an  overhang  to  the  sail  leading  edge  but  recent 
photoiraphs  show  some  units  have  been  modified  to  eliminate  this  overhang.  .Most  Soviet 
ROMEOunits  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,  bgypt, 
North  Korea,  and  the  Soviet  Union.  Displacement,  length,  and  speed  vary  among  units. 
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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  stem  fin  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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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  knuckle  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:  4  x  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, 
service  in  the  Royal  Swedish  Navy. 
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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)  (o  bow,  2  stem) 
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  nonexperimental  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. 
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|  PERISCOPE  (STBD.) 
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  stem  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) 
Propulsion:  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. 
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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  stem  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:  4  x  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. 
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MAJOR  RECOGNITION  FEATURES: 
The  aril  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  stem  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  ,.„„,.       eoA    aoc   eo^ 
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. 
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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  4.9) 
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, 
two  units  in  this  class  which  were  commissioned  in  1960  and  1962. 
There  are 
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MAJOR  RECOGNITION  FEATURES:- 
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:  S104  thru  S106,  S108,  S109,  S126 
REMARKS: 
The  SWIFTSURE  Class,  first  unit  commissioned  1973,  consists  of  six  units.  All  are  in  service 
with  the  British  Royal  Navy. 
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MAJOR  RECOGNITION  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  in  (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.S.  Navy. 
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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  stem,  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. 
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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:  82F  surfaced;  2 ,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;  electric  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. 
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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  along  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  15.4  x  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  II.    The  first  unit  was  com- 
missioned in  1968.  There  are  presently  four  active  units  in  this  class.    
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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  stem  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. 
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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  sittmg  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  Class. 
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  S180,  S181,  S188  thru  S191;  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. 
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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 
stern  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  S170  thru  S179,  S192  thru  S199 
REMARKS: 
The  TYPE  206  Class,  first  unit  commissioned  1973,  consists  of  18  units.  All  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. 
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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  stem.  The 
stern  appears  to  be  just  aft  of  the  sail. 
CHARACTERISTICS: 
Displacement,  tons:  370  surfaced;  435  submerged 
Dimensions,  feet  (meters):  149  x  15  x  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  S300  thru  S309,  S315  thru  S319 
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. 
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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  Sll,  S12;  GR  S110  thru  S113,  S116  thru 
S119;  ID  401,  402;  PE  31,  32,  45,  46;  TU  S347  thru  S351;  VE  S-31, 
S-32 
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.    
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MAJOR  RECOGNITION  FEATURES: 
The  sail  on  the  TYPHOON  is  stepped-down  both  fore  and  aft.  The  sail  is  located 
slightly  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  (wl),  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. 
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The  UZUSHIO's  rectangular  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.  Ablunt 
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  its  hull. 
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, 
in  service  with  the  Japanese  Maritime  Self-Defense  Force, 
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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  1Q.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:  S46,  S48,  S50,  S102,  S103 
REMARKS: 
The  British  VALIANT  Class,  first  unit  commissioned  in  1966,  consists  of  five  units.  The 
last  three  units  commissioned  are  also  called  the  CHURCHILL  Class.  All  are  in  service  with  the 
British  Royal  Navy. 
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VICTOR  I  Class  unite  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  tubes:  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  follow-on  to  the  NOVEMBER  Class,  and  was  the  first  Soviet 
submarine  with  an  ALBACORE  type  hull.  A  total  of  sixteen  units  have  been  produced. 
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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  waterime.  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. 
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The  sail  on  the  VICTOR  III,  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 
to  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 
the  sail. 
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. 
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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  x  16  in  (40.6  cm)  (stern) 
Propulsion:  Diesel-electric;  2  diesels;  2  electric  motors;  2  shafts 
Speed, knots:  18 surfaced;  14 submerged  „„„..„„   «„0  ,„«  too  hi 
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. 
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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  stem. 
CHARACTERISTICS: 
Displacement,  tons:  1,050  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  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. 
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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  large  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  submerged 
Dimensions  (wl),  feet  (meters):  275.6  x  21.3  (84  x  6.5) 
Torpedo  tubes:  4  x  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. 
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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  (wl),  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  stem  of  a  Soviet  submarine.  Two  units  are  active. 
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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 
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-6  SLBMs 
Propulsion:  Nuclear 
Speed,  knots:  Unknown  surfaced;  30  submerged 
REMARKS: 
The  YANKEE  I,  which  became  operational  in  1968,  was  the  first  modem-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  YANKi,*.  bbNs. 
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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 
waterline. 
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) 
MissUes:  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. 
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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.  All  are  in  service  with  the  Japanese 
Maritime  Self-Defense  Force. 
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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  ^^im  >^.  Bow 
planes  are  located  weU  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  7.4) 
Torpedo  tubes:  10  x  21  in  (53.3  cm)  (6  bow,  4  stem) 
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. 
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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  stem  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  cm)  (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, 
units  were  commissioned  in  1972  and  are  in  sevice  with  the  Royal  Netherlands  Navy. 
Both 
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