Hai Lung class submarine
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The Hai Lung class of submarine
was manufactured in the Netherlands
for the Republic of China
(Taiwan) and is currently in service with its navy
. They are a modified version of the Dutch Navy's Zwaardvis class submarine
anti-ship missile.
In 2008, the Pentagon notified the United States Congress of the sale to Taiwan of 32 UGM-84 Harpoon Block II missiles, along with two weapon control systems, other associated equipment and services.
Submarine
A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability...
was manufactured in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
for the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
(Taiwan) and is currently in service with its navy
Republic of China Navy
The Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China . The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack, or possible invasion by forces of the People's Republic of China...
. They are a modified version of the Dutch Navy's Zwaardvis class submarine
Zwaardvis class submarine
The Zwaardvis class submarine is a conventional attack submarine that replaced the Dolfijn class in the Royal Netherlands Navy. Zwaardvis is based on the U.S. Navy Barbel class with the teardrop hull design. In September 1981 the Republic of China ordered two modified Zwaardvis class submarines,...
Planned upgrade
In 2005, it was reported that the Hai Lung class submarines would be upgraded to be capable of launching the UGM-84 HarpoonBoeing Harpoon
The Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system, developed and manufactured by McDonnell Douglas . In 2004, Boeing delivered the 7,000th Harpoon unit since the weapon's introduction in 1977...
anti-ship missile.
In 2008, the Pentagon notified the United States Congress of the sale to Taiwan of 32 UGM-84 Harpoon Block II missiles, along with two weapon control systems, other associated equipment and services.
Boats
| Name | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Lung (SS-793) | 15 December 1982 | 6 October 1986 | 9 October 1987 |
| Hai Hu (SS-794) | December 1982 | 10 December 1986 | 9 April 1988 |