BLUF
The first of six Orcas, intended for risky missions distant from allied ports, serves as a test and evaluation vessel.Summary
- Hybrid diesel-electric drive, 10,500 km range, and 3352-metre dive capacity.
- Includes a modular payload section.
- Designed for ship detection, espionage, and mine-laying.
- Frees attack submarines for combat by taking over routine tasks.