| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Type 216 |
| Preceded by: | |
| Active: | None |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Submarine |
| Displacement: | 4,000 metric tonnes |
| Length: | 90 m |
| Beam: | 8.1 m |
| Draft: | 6.6 m |
| Propulsion: | Diesel-Electric with AIP |
| Speed: | over 20 knots (37 km/h) |
| Range: | 10,400 nautical miles (19,300 km) at 10 knots |
| Endurance: | 80 days |
| Complement: | 33 + Additional berths for Special Forces, Specialists, and Students |
| Armament: |
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| Notes: | Design concept only. No vessels yet ordered. |
The Type 216 is a submarine design concept announced by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft based on the Type 212/214. It is a larger design targeted to meet the needs of the Australian Collins-class submarine replacement project, also known as SEA 1000, and the needs of other countries possibly including India and Canada. The design is double hulled with two decks, includes a fuel cell, Permasyn motor, and lithium-ion batteries.