The Type 212 submarine class was developed by German company Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft AG. Type 212 submarines feature diesel propulsion, and are air-independent. This submarine also has Siemens proton-exchange membrane compressed hydrogen fuel cell. These submarines can be used in all kinds of sea conditions including extreme cold.
thyssenkrupp marine systems
Thyssenkrupp marine systems has announced a deal to build six Type 212CD submarines for the German Navy. According to the company the submarines will be among the most advanced non nuclear submarines in the World. Construction on the first of these new submarines could begin as early as 2023.
Currently, there are six Type 212 submarines in the German Navy. Two more Type212 submarines are currently under development in a joint Norwegian-German project. The 5.5 billion Euro deal awarded to the German shipbuilder will result in six identical submarines for the German Navy and Norwegian navy.
Kongsberg defence & aerospace
The Norwegian and German navies have made an agreement to purchase new Type 212CD submarines from Kongsberg defence & aerospace. This agreement is part of a larger program which will continue into 2030s. Both countries will work together on the development, procurement, and operation submarine missiles.
The contracts are valued at 70 million euros and 72.9 million euros respectively, and will equip future German and Norwegian type 212CD submarines with advanced technology. These systems will provide the ultimate in safety and capability during submerged operations.
German Navy
A German Navy sailor took a walkthrough video of the U34 submarine, a Type 212A air-independent-propulsion submarine, during the German-sponsored exercise Northern Coasts 2016. The U34 is an advanced non-nuclear submarine capable of staying submerged for three weeks without resurfacing. The U34 uses Siemens-developed compressed hydrogen fuel cells and proton exchange membranes to power its propulsion system.
The Type 212 submarine, the latest non-nuclear submarine to join the fleet of the German Navy, is now available. Developed in Kiel, this submarine has air-independent propulsion powered by hydrogen fuel cells. It's said to have a low sound signature and can keep submerged for up 3 weeks without ever surfacing. It also features a unique "X" configuration to track planes and perform special operations.
Special Forces submarines
German submarine Type 212. It is a stealthy submarine with a top speed at 23 mph. It was designed as a reconnaissance boat. It has torpedoes for armament. It has six torpedo tubes that can fire up to 13 533 millimeter DM2A4 Seahake grenades. Type 212 can hold up to 24 mines.
The Type 212 is manned with five officers and twenty two sailors. It can operate in up to 17 meters of water and surface close to the shore. It also features a prismatic hull design, which makes it less likely to be detected by magnetic naval mines.