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Fateh-class submarinelarger figure on 0 of 1
Rubis-class submarinelarger figure on 1 of 1
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Measured figures
Length
Single source48 m (157 ft)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Fateh-class submarine | Rubis-class submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Power | — | Pressurised water CAS-48 nuclear reactor (48 MW), LEU 7% 2 propulsion turbo generators (2 x 3,150 kW) 1 electric motor (8,448 shp); 1 shaft 1 auxiliary diesel generator SEMT Pielstick 8PA4V185SM (450 kW)[source] |
| Name | Fateh[source] | Rubis class[source] |
| Builders | Marine Industries Organization[source] | Arsenal de Cherbourg ( DCAN )[source] |
| Operators | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy[source] | Marine Nationale[source] |
73.6 m (241 ft 6 in)[source]
officers 52 officiers mariniers 8 quartiers-maîtres and mâtelots
Single source10 officers 52 officiers mariniers 8 quartiers-maîtres and mâtelots[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Built | 2008–present[source] | 1976–1990[source] |
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| In service | 2019–present[source] | — |
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| Planned |
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| Building | — |
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| Completed |
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| Lost | — |
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| Type | Semi-heavy submarine[source] | Nuclear-powered attack submarine[source] |
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| Propulsion | BLDC ( Diesel-electric )[source] | — |
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| Endurance | 35 days[source] | 45 days[source] |
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| Test depth | 250 m (820 ft)[source] | >300 m (980 ft)[source] |
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| Sensors & processing systems | 11 retractable sensors, including an electro-optical mast and what appeared to be an optical periscope. Others may include a radar and electronic intelligence sensors for target-acquisition purposes.[source] | DMUX 20 active/passive sonar ETBF DSUV 62C towed array passive sonar DSUV 22 passive cylindrical array sonar with active transducer DRUA 33 radar[source] |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys | Yes[source] | ARUR 13[source] |
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| Armament | 6 torpedoes/cruise missiles (4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes ), 8 naval mines[source] | 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes 14 of mixed capacity of the following F17 mod2 torpedoes F21 Artemis torpedoes ( Perle after rebuild) Exocet SM39 anti-ship missiles mines[source] |
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| National origin | Iran[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | Iran[source] | France[source] |
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| Preceded by | — | Daphné class Agosta class[source] |
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| Succeeded by | — | Suffren class[source] |
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| In commission | — | 1983–present[source] |
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| Canceled | — |
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| Active | — |
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| Retired | — |
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