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Hello "oldcpu". Personally, in my own opinion (IMOO), I am disappointed Canada chose not to pursue the French Short-Fin Barracuda Block... -
@DAVEBLOGGINS. I have some thoughts (my own opinion) on this, where in summary the reason for the current short list is to reduce...
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The South Koreans basically took the Gerrman design (214) and upgraded it with a large VLS section, this was a key requirement they...
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@Nilgiri - yes agreed, but don't forget KSS-III batch-1 [Edit: batch-1 have lead-acid] and batch-2 will have lithium batteries and not...
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There is a recent article in the Ottawa Citizen reference the choice between either the KSS-III-batch-2 or the Type-212CD Based on that...
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Here is a link to what I though a decent article, although I believe all the points in the article have already been covered in this...
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For my own curiousity, I was comparing the potential upfront "domestic" costs of the German TKMS Type-212CD to the South Korean...
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I have been pondering as to what will be the manning requirement for these submarines. This is important, as from what I have read...
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Canada is not the only NATO country to have South Korea propose the KSS-III-batch-II submarine. I recently read in Army Recognition...
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One last look at this, although for Canada this is likely a bit of a moot point in terms of which submarine will be selected - as I...
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Another thought on this, in regards to potential work load on TKMS. They have also proposed a modified Type-214 to India, and have an...
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Looking back at an old post, I think i am wrong here. I am not certain, but I think the KSS-III-batch-1 has lead acid batteries, and...
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A key factor in the submarines Canada is considering is their AIP systems, which gives them a massive jump in capability over the old...
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A 27-Nov-2025, South Korean news source stating "multiple industry sources" as their 'reference', (without naming the sources) ...
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While I believe the Canadian decision, as to which submarine will be chosen, now depends on industrial benefits, and no longer on...
