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Greece has a total of 11 submarines in its fleet, compared to 12 that Turkey has.
Six submarines are of the older Type 209, while there is also a modernized Type 209.
It also has 4 types 214, the well-known “Papanikolis”, the “silent” submarines.
Turkey, although it has 12 submarines, it is all the previous generation, type 209.
Also, the crews of the Greek submarines are superior in capabilities compared to the Turkish crews.
Turkey currently has a shipbuilding program of 6 Type 214 submarines.
The contract was signed in 2009, the works began in 2015, the launch in 2019 and the program is expected to be completed in 2027.
The embargo that Greece asks of Turkey mainly affects Germany. The goal is to extend the German embargo on land and air systems to shipbuilding systems.
As a result, the 6 submarines will never reach Turkish hands.
The problem in this case is blocking that program.
The advantages of submarines “Papanikolis”
– Anaerobic promotion
High precision shipping systems
– Ability to communicate while diving
– Advanced sensors
– Silent ride in commercial conditions.
It is recalled that the specific submarines remained under the surface for 34 days without being detected by the Turks.
The crew is cut off from the rest of the world. His day is divided into 6 hours of alternate sleep and shift. They are forced to constantly whisper and eat dry food, as cooking is prohibited. Also, the governor is always vigilant.
The characteristics of the submarines “Papanikolis”
– They have a capacity of 30 to 35 officers and NCOs.
– Its maximum length reaches 65.3 meters and its maximum width is 6.3 meters.
– Its height without the masts reaches 13 meters.
– Its maximum speed reaches 10.5 kns, while diving reaches 21 kns.
– Its depth of immersion is graduated, but reaches about 400 meters.
Source: skai.gr
