Click here - to select or create a menu

Naval News

Euronaval 2022
  • News
  • Event News
    • Indo Pacific 2022
    • Sea Air Space 2022
    • DIMDEX 2022
    • WDS 2022
    • DSEI 2021
    • MADEX 2021
  • Interviews
  • Videos
  • Advertising
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Home» News»Fourth Class 209/1400mod Submarine Officially Handed Over To Egypt
Egyptian Navy's S44 Type 209 submarine at the naming and launching ceremony (Credit: TKMS)

Fourth Class 209/1400mod Submarine Officially Handed Over To Egypt

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems officially handed over the fourth 209/1400mod class submarine, named “S44”, to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Martin Manaranche 08 Jul 2021

TKMS press release

Following the strict corona prevention measures at the shipyard, the handover took place in Kiel.

Dr. Rolf Wirtz, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems: „I would like to thank everyone involved for the open dialogue and the trusting cooperation. The success would not have been possible without the professionalism and competence of our employees, customers and suppliers. The handover of the fourth and last HDW Class 209/1400mod submarine in the project means, that our Egyptian colleagues will return home. We wish them all the best for the future and hope to welcome them back at our shipyard for further projects soon.”

The contract for the delivery of the first two 209/1400 mod class submarines to the Arab Republic of Egypt was signed in 2011. In 2015, Egypt decided to take the option for two additional units. The first submarine was handed over in December 2016, the second in August 2017 and the third in April 2020. All four submarines will enhance Egypt’s defense capabilities and combat efficiency, achieve maritime security, and protect Egyptian coasts as well as the economic interests between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

About „S44“:

In September 2020, the “S44” was named and launched at the shipyard of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Kiel. The submarine is extremely reliable, can stay submerged for a long time, is fast, and hard to locate thanks to their low signatures.

  • Length:  approx. 62 m
  • Diameter: approx. 6,2 m
  • Displacement (surface): approx. 1,450 t
  • Displacement (submerged) approx. 1,600 t
  • Crew: 30

-End-

Egyptian Navy Submarine TKMS Type 209 2021-07-08
Tags Egyptian Navy Submarine TKMS Type 209
Facebook Twitter Stumble linkedin Pinterest More

Related Articles

Australia to Upgrade Collins Submarines with Tomahawk Missiles

Australia to Upgrade Collins Submarines with Tomahawk Missiles

Benjamin Felton 18 May 2022
Australia is looking at outfitting its in-service Collins-class submarines with Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles as part of their forthcoming Life of Type Extension (LOTE).
Video: Indo Pacific 2022 – Day 1: AUKUS, Submarines and ASW

Video: Indo Pacific 2022 – Day 1: AUKUS, Submarines and ASW

Xavier Vavasseur 12 May 2022
Day 1 video coverage at the Indo Pacific 2022 international maritime exposition in Sydney, Australia. In this video we are focusing on submarines and ASW.
Communication Antenna: A Key System of Modern Submarines

Communication Antenna: A Key System of Modern Submarines

Naval News Staff 20 Apr 2022
A submarine is known to be the most complex system to be designed and built. The radiocommunication antenna system is part of this complexity.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Legal / Privacy Policy
About Us
Contact Us

Copyright © 2022 Naval News
All Rights Reserved