SA Navy shows off its newest sub

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:19:00 +0000

The South African Navy debuted its newest submarine on Thursday, a vessel that officers said would help solidify democracy and help in the battle against illegal traffickers.

The diesel-electric powered SAS Charlotte Maxeke is the second submarine of its type that South Africa has acquired, a 62-metre long, German-designed-and-built model that holds a crew of roughly 30.

There are 63 of the vessels deployed around the globe by 14 different navies. South Africa is scheduled to acquire another of the submarines in about a year.

The South African Navy & Marine and Coastal Management: SA Navy shows off its newest sub

SA Navy shows off its newest sub