System vertical launch for submarine Type 214

The development of a system of vertical launch multi-purpose that can be incorporated into conventional propulsion…
submarines Type 214 has announced an official of the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) during the exhibition UDT 2016, which took place in Oslo, in accordance with the british agency defense information ΙHS jane’s.
As it became known, the diameter of 2.1 meters and a length (height) 6,8 measures system vertical launch is planned to be placed in the middle of the submarine between the Information Centre Battle (CTP) and the engine room.
Yes, as mentioned, the installation of vertical launching system will require the increase of the length of the submarine during seven framing. Let it be noted here that, according to open sources, the diameter of the resistant of submarines Type 214 is 6.3 meters, so it can be assumed that the mechanisms of the box will be installed outside of the durable under hydrodynamic cover.
The system of vertical launch is designed to launch guided missiles, remission of mines and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) and the use by divers and special forces for the entry – exit to the sub (available the ability to access from inside the submarine). Also, within the system can be installed in a fuel tank to extend the range of the submarine.
According to the official of TKMS, the system of vertical launch was one of the options that were studied for the augmentation of the capacity of weapons and loads of mission of the submarine.
In fact, it was preferred against bow of a horizontal launching system that consumed a lot of space from the torpedo room. Finally, it should be mentioned that in spite of the fact that the system of vertical launch was developed for submarines Type 214 may, in accordance with the official of TKMS, to be incorporated in the larger size and displacement Type 218.
The notification of the development of the TKMS of the system of vertical launch, indicates that the augmentation of the capacity of weapons and loads of mission adopted the philosophy of the united states Navy, in which submarines Virginia type Block V will be installed, shown in the attached photo, “spine load [sub-type] Virginia” VPM (Virginia Payload Module).
For more information, see the post titled “New possibilities for the English submarines in the Eastern Mediterranean” (in the link http://www.defence-point.gr/news/?p=93410), as this issue had been covered with extensive analysis. Of course, the capabilities of the two systems differ dramatically, but the philosophy that governs the design is the same.
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