Hai Lung class submarine

Hai Lung class submarine

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

Planned upgrade

In 2005, it was reported that the "Hai Lung" class submarines would be upgraded to be capable of launching the UGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile. [cite web| url=http://www.spacewar.com/2005/050925045232.0c99y2bv.html|title=Taiwan to boost submarine force with Harpoon anti-ship missiles: Jane's| publisher=AFP|date=2005-09-25| accessdate=2007-12-23]

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. [cite web| url=http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2008/Taiwan_08-46.pdf|title=Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – UGM-84L HARPOON Block II Missiles| publisher=DSCA|date=2008-10-03| accessdate=2008-10-06]

Boats

References

External links

* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/taiwan/hai-lung.htm Globalsecurity.org]
* [http://www.dutchsubmarines.com/export/export_chienlung_hailung.htm Dutch Submarines]


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