This is quite respected Defense media in Indonesia. The problem is government doesnt give money to build real prototype yet........
In 2025, BPPT targets the release of a prototype manned submarine with AIP technology
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Don't ask for more details about this one project, but it is stated that the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) is working on a mini submarine prototype, even this national technology research institute has declared 2025 as the target for the release of a prototype mini submarine (
midget submarine ). .
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As Wahyu W Pandoe, Deputy of BPPT for Industrial Technology, Design and Engineering, told
Indomiliter.com , "In 2025 it is hoped that the prototype of the BPPT mini submarine will be completed, and this is a full prototype (scale 1: 1) and has been manned," Wahyu said after opening the workshop
"Achieving Defense Superiority Through Underwater Defense Technology" held by BPPT and Saab in Jakarta (29/8/2017).
In developing the prototype, BPPT will partner with several overseas manufacturers. "The technology for modern submarine development is quite complicated, for that we invite partners from abroad who have experience to share knowledge in realizing this submarine prototype," added Wahyu. He added that several strategic industries in the country will be involved in this project, namely the shipyard facilities owned by PT PAL, and PT Krakatau Steel which can produce high-quality metal coatings for submarines.
Submarine design by Colonel (Ret) Ir Dradjat Budiyanto MBA.
Although not able to mention in detail, this submarine will have a length of 30 meters and a diameter of 3 meters. Surprisingly, BPPT announced the adoption of AIP (Air Independent Propulsion) on the submarine prototype. Unfortunately, there is no mention of the type of AIP that will be used later. In theory, by transplanting the AIP, the submarine would have the ability to dive about three weeks before the sub would recharge. As the first stage, we are targeting the submarine to dive for two days, only then will the
endurance be further developed based on the test results, "said Wahyu.
Basically BPPT is trying to make this prototype manned submarine can perform basic functions properly, such as diving and surfacing without problems. And when asked about how many torpedoes it can carry? Wahyu emphasized that the submarine prototype built for 2025 does not yet cover the aspect of weaponry. "We master the technology first, then the next stage of development is the mastery of the weapon system." Wahyu said closing the interview.
Currently, BPPT already has a hydrodynamics laboratory test facility (Balai Teknologi Hidrodynamics) in Surabaya for testing a submarine on scale model.
Iranian Navy mini submarine - Ghadir Class.
Also read: Mini Submarines - Mainstay of Underwater Guerrilla Tactics in the Shallow Sea
In accordance with the vision of Indonesia's maritime axis, ideally the Indonesian Navy needs more than 12 submarines. However, considering the limited budget, plus submarines are known as super expensive defense equipment, it will be very difficult for the government if all the needs of submarines are supplied from abroad. Apart from the construction of standard submarines, procurement of mini-submarines was already projected, especially for carrying out guerrilla tactics underwater in shallow seas.
(Haryo Adjie)
Jangan bertanya lebih detail dahulu tentang proyek yang satu ini, namun disebutkan bahwa Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi (BPPT) tengah menggarap prototipe kapal selam mini, bahkan lembaga riset teknologi nasional ini telah mencanangkan tahun 2025 sebagai target dirilisnya prototipe...
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