The French press spoke about the possibilities of Turkish submarines to penetrate the Russian control zone in the Black Sea
Ankara attaches great importance to Reis-class submarines (Type 214 TN), the purchase of which cost $ 2 billion. After receiving them, the Turkish Navy will be able to change the balance of power in its favor in the entire adjacent water area, including the Black Sea.
Unlike those currently in service with the Turkish fleet diesel-electric submarines, new submarines have an air-independent power plant, which reduces the noise during the movement of submarines and increases the time they stay under water.
The VNEU of Reis submarines is based on the proven system of the German company HDW. It uses PEM FC polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (generate 2x120 kW of electricity) and high-capacity batteries (232 units). This fuel system allows the submarine to be on the march for a long time.
Armament will be represented by 533 mm torpedoes (German product DM2A4, local AKYA and MK48 Mod 6AT), anti-ship missiles (Harpoon, possibly local ATMACA anti-ship missiles) and mines.
The construction of six Reis submarines is carried out at the Turkish shipyard in Gelchuk. On March 23, 2021, the first submarine was launched; its commissioning is scheduled for 2022. Over the next five years, the rest of the submarines will be put into service.
According to the French edition of Naval News, the appearance of an updated submarine fleet in Turkey will lead to a change in the balance of power along the entire perimeter of the country's maritime borders. They called for blocking the sale of Reis by Berlin in Athens (they have 5 submarines with VNEU: 4 Type 214 and 1 modernized Type 209 project).
- stated in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country.
At the same time, Ankara intends to build 4-6 of its own submarines with VNEU of the MILDEN project, with which it is planned to replace obsolete submarines of the 209/1200 type.
- noted in the publication.
According to the author, a similar reshuffle of forces awaits the Black Sea region. After the annexation of Crimea, Russia increased its submarine fleet to 7 pennants (instead of 1) due to the supply of Project 636.3 submarines, which are capable of launching Caliber missiles, but do not have VNEU. Currently, the Turkish Navy has 12 diesel-electric submarines, and after the commissioning of the Reis class, the total number of submarines will be 18 (including 6 with VNEU).
- noted in the French press, indicating that, in accordance with the Montreux Convention, the Turkish submarine fleet is the only NATO asset capable of resisting the ambitions of the Russian fleet.
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