The Blekinge-class submarine is the next generation of submarines developed by Kockums for the Swedish Navy, [4] also known as the A26 type. First planned at the beginning of the 1990s, the project was called "U-båt 2000" and was intended to be ready by the late 1990s or early 2000.

Oct 21, 2015 · The main propulsion system of the Type A26 submarine is fully-integrated Kockums Stirling air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, which burns gasified pure industrial liquid oxygen (LOX) and diesel fuel.

A-26 Blekinge Class Next Generation AIP Attack Submarine Saab The A-26 is one of the most advanced and forward-looking non-nuclear submarine designs in the world.

Nov 5, 2018 · In SAAB A26 and SAAB-Damen Warlus-concept, the evolution of Kocknums Stirling engine from v4 275r Mark 3 to Mark 5 is expected [1], but there is little information on this evolution. Here, the evoluation is originally discussed [2, 3].

Nov 16, 2022 · Its hangar, termed the Flexible Payload Lock, can carry underwater drones and be used to retrieve objects on the sea floor. Sweden's new A-26 Blekinge Class submarines have been designed with covert missions in mind. Traditionally these would include special forces and intelligence gathering.

Jul 1, 2022 · The Keel laying ceremony for HMS Blekinge took place on 30 June 2022 at Saab Kockums’ shipyard in Karlskrona, Southern Sweden. Blekinge is the first of two A26 type submarines on order for the Royal Swedish Navy.

Oct 8, 2020 · The Blekinge-class is a 65m long modern submarine with a surfaced displacement of 2,000 tonnes. Equipped with a Stirling AIP, it can dive for more than 18 days. Its standard complement consists in 26 sailors. The class can accommodate up to 35 sailors (commandos and passenger included).

Nov 2, 2022 · A26 is powered by a combination of encapsulated Kockums Stirling Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) and diesel engine modules, flexible hoses, and compensators. It is loaded with GHOST® (Genuine HOlistic STealth) technology, making the submarine quiet without creating any thermal (IR) signature.

Sep 18, 2021 · Kockums claims the A26 will achieve new levels of acoustic stealth thanks to a new ‘GHOST’ (Genuine Holistic Stealth) technology which involves acoustic damping plates, flexible rubber ...

Jun 30, 2021 · The submarines will be powered by conventional diesel-electric propulsion machinery and equipped with the Kockums Stirling AIP (air-independent propulsion) system.