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ARA Salta (S-31)
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ARA Salta (S-31) is a Type 209 diesel-electric attack submarine in service with the Argentine Navy.[1][2] The vessel was reported as incapable of navigation as of 2020.[3] However, Argentine navy divers were reported to be using her as a training platform at dockside.[4]
This article is missing information about design and history. (January 2020) |
For other ships with the same name, see ARA Salta.
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![]() Type 209 submarine ARA Salta (S-31) | |
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Name | ARA Salta |
Builder | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Germany |
Completed | 12 November 1972 |
Commissioned | 9 February 1973 |
Identification | S31 |
Status | Used as training platform at dockside |
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Class and type | Type 209 submarine |
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Length | 54.1 m (177 ft 6 in) |
Beam | 6.2 m (20 ft 4 in) |
Draught | 5.5 m (18 ft 1 in) |
Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft |
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Endurance | 50 days |
Crew | 31 |
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Salta is one of two Type 209 acquired by the Armada Argentina; the other is ARA San Luis (S-32), which actively participated in the Falklands/Malvinas conflict in 1982 and was retired from service in 1997.[5]