Pakistan nearing assembly stage of S20 submarine

[HAIDER]

Pakistan is preparing for the assembly of the S20, the export version of China’s Type 039A Yuan-class diesel-electric submarine equipped with air-independent propulsion, according to a Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works official cited in the Canada-based Kanwa Defense Review.

This is the first time for a Pakistani official to reveal the nation’s intention to purchase the Chinese submarine, according to the report. Pakistan completed its technical negotiations with China about importing six S20 submarines, though an agreed means of payment has delayed the signing of the deal.

Pakistan requires technology transfer from China, said the report. However, it wants all of its vessels to be equipped with its own fire-control and weapon systems.

Source : Want China Times

@Penguin , what can be the fire control and weapons system for this sub...again French??. Seems this sub will only come with engine and basic systems nothing else, rest job will be done by PN engineers.

 

[SHAMK9]

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[Zarvan]

Pakistan is preparing for the assembly of the S20, the export version of China’s Type 039A Yuan-class diesel-electric submarine equipped with air-independent propulsion, according to a Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works official cited in the Canada-based Kanwa Defense Review.

This is the first time for a Pakistani official to reveal the nation’s intention to purchase the Chinese submarine, according to the report. Pakistan completed its technical negotiations with China about importing six S20 submarines, though an agreed means of payment has delayed the signing of the deal.

Pakistan requires technology transfer from China, said the report. However, it wants all of its vessels to be equipped with its own fire-control and weapon systems.

Source : Want China Times

@Penguin , what can be the fire control and weapons system for this sub...again French??. Seems this sub will only come with engine and basic systems nothing else, rest job will be done by PN engineers.

Hello there if some one is listening we are buying 8 Submarines not 6 if 6 are S-20 which are other two

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

Hello there if some one is listening we are buying 8 Submarines not 6 if 6 are S-20 which are other two

All 8 are S20.

 

[Zarvan]

All 8 are S20.

Seriously not a good idea

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

Seriously not a good idea

And Why is that...?

 

[Zarvan]

And Why is that...?

Only 4 should be from one class and other 4 some other class. May be new Type 32

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

Only 4 should be from one class and other 4 some other class. May be new Type 32

I think the PN is more qualified to decide of how many subs to buy.

Do you have any idea of the logistics and spares inventory to handle one class of vessel.
We already have 2 types of Subs and adding a 3rd one.

Then the crew qualifications come into effect. Training hours required for the crew for each type.
There are numerous factors involved.



Just an example....
The USN has 53 attack subs and out of this 39 are of one class (Los Angeles).
All 14 boomers are Ohio Class.

 

[Kurlang]

I dont trust china Times

 

[nana41]

I think the PN is more qualified to decide of how many subs to buy.

Do you have any idea of the logistics and spares inventory to handle one class of vessel.
We already have 2 types of Subs and adding a 3rd one.

Then the crew qualifications come into effect. Training hours required for the crew for each type.
There are numerous factors involved.



Just an example....
The USN has 53 attack subs and out of this 39 are of one class (Los Angeles).
All 14 boomers are Ohio Class.

Could you please eleborate a little about the indigenous FCS and the WEAPONS to be installed. THANKS

 

[Patriotic Strategist]

are they capibale of launching SLBM?

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

Could you please eleborate a little about the indigenous FCS and the WEAPONS to be installed. THANKS

I don't have any info.

 

[Umair Nawaz]

All 8 are S20.

are they 8 or 6? And what abt babur naval version? That ''weapon'' will be that.

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

are they 8 or 6? And what abt babur naval version? That ''weapon'' will be that.

8 in total.
Babur has a naval version also....?

 

[surya kiran]

Just an example....
The USN has 53 attack subs and out of this 39 are of one class (Los Angeles).
All 14 boomers are Ohio Class.

3 Seawolfs + 11 Virginia. Though the Virginia was supposed to replace the Los Angeles class.