The Turkish Defence Ministry announced that the second Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Submarine, TCG HIZIRREİS, will cruise and dive for the first time.
The ministry said on its social media account, “TCG HIZIRREİS, the second submarine of the Reis Class Submarine Project, built within the scope of the Air Independent Propulsion System Submarine Project, performed its first cruise on September 17, 2024, and its first dive on September 18, 2024.”
The Turkish navy is on a trajectory of growth and progress. The first AIP submarine, TCG PİRİREİS, has recently joined the fleet. Turkiye is constructing six AIP diesel-electric submarines under the German License.
Reis-Class Submarine spesifications
The submarine, an export version of U-212, is known as U-214. The Turkish submarine, however, is approximately 2 meters longer and has more replacement weight compared to former submarines, a testament to the navy's advancement.These submarines feature a single-hull, one-compartment design. They have a length of 68.35 meters, an outer diameter of 6.3 meters, a displacement of 1,850 tons, and a capacity of 40 personnel. Therefore, they are also known as U-214TN. The submarine has polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells to extend its underwater endurance.
The TCG HIZIRRE was launched on May 25, 2023.
