The S1000-class submarine was a joint development by Russia and Italy, said to be an advanced version of the Amur-class submarine. The joint development was between Rubin Design Bureau of Russia and Fincantieri of Italy. The project was suspended in 2014.
 Illustration of S1000
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| Class overview | |
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| Name | S1000 |
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| Preceded by | Amur class submarine (proposed) |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Submarine |
| Displacement | 1,100 tons (submerged) |
| Length | 56.20 m (184 ft 5 in) |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, batteries, and AIP |
| Speed | >14 knots (26 km/h) (submerged) |
| Range | 3,000 nmi (5,600 km) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h) (submerged) |
| Test depth | >250 metres (820 ft) |
| Complement | 16 |
| Sensors and processing systems |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys | Torpedo Countermeasures System (Emulator/Decoy) |
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History
editIt was reported in 2005 that Fincantieri of Italy had entered into a partnership with Russia's Rubin Design Bureau to design a new diesel-electric submarine based on the Russian Amur-class submarine and featuring air independent propulsion (AIP) technology. In October 2006 at the Euronaval international arms show in France, Russia and Italy presented a mock-up model of a new-generation diesel submarine called S1000.[1]
In July 2014 it was reported that Fincantieri requested indefinite postponement of the project, citing political situation resulting from Russia's involvement in Ukraine crisis.[2][3] As of 2020[update], the project is likely still suspended.[4]
The project may not continue as Russia is moving forward with their Lada-class submarine and Italy is building two additional German Type 212 submarines in addition to the four already completed.
Design
editThe submarine was designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, reconnaissance missions, and transportation of up to 12 troops. It would have been 56.2 metres (184 ft 5 in) long, have a top speed of 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph) and be equipped with a new fuel cell-powered AIP system developed by Italy.
Designed primarily for exports to third countries, the new submarine was to feature Italian heavyweight, wire-guided Black Shark torpedoes and the Russian Club-S cruise missile system capable of hitting underwater, surface and land targets.[1]
Exports
editBoth Fincantieri and Rubin gave a joint presentation to the Indian Navy offering to build six S1000 boats for $8.1 billion[5] for its Project 75I-class submarine programme.[6] The other contenders for the project included the Scorpène class of France, the Type 214 submarine of Germany, and the Amur class from Russia.[7][8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b RIA Novosti (25 October 2006). "Russia, Italy present new diesel submarine at Euronaval 2006". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ "Russian-Italian submarine project suspended"
- ^ "Italy-Russia submarine project suspended over Ukraine crisis - Itar-Tass". Reuters. 2014-07-25. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ Sutton, H. I. "Qatar To Acquire Submarines In New Twist In Gulf States' Big Naval Expansion". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ^ "project 75i".
- ^ Sources mentioned in. "Submarine Proliferation: Italy Export Behavior". Various. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ "Russia to offer Amur Class subs for Indian Navy's next submarine tender". The Information Company. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ "Project-75A / Project-75I / Project 76". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 27 April 2011.