The Impeccable was received at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base on Thursday .
The submarine was brought to Singapore onboard the chartered, civilian-operated heavy load carrier Rolldock Storm, arriving on July 8th after a voyage from the German port of Kiel.
Launched in December 2022, the Impeccable is the second of four Invincible-class submarines ordered by Singapore.
Also known as the Type 218SG, the boats are designed for operations in Singapore’s shallow and busy tropical waters, having been custom-built for the nation’s needs, according to a media release issued by the Defence Ministry.
The ministry noted the submarines “possess state-of-the-art capabilities, including high levels of automation, significant payload capacity, enhanced underwater endurance, and ergonomics optimised for the Asian physique.”
Invincible-class subs measure 230 feet and displace 2,200 tons when submerged. The boats feature air-independent propulsion systems and have an X-rudder configuration similar to the ThyssenKrupp-made Type 212 design for better manoeuvrability in shallow, congested waters.
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