Loading AI tools
Submarine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
HNLMS Zeeleeuw (S803) is a Walrus-class submarine of the Royal Netherlands Navy. She entered service in 1990 as the first submarine of the Walrus class, after the intended lead ship, HNLMS Walrus, was delayed for a long period following a serious fire during construction.[1] Zeeleeuw has been deployed both for naval exercises and in combat operations around the world. Furthermore, the submarine plays an important role by performing intelligence operations.[2] The submarine has undergone a mid-life maintenance and upgrade program between 2014 and 2016, and is currently in active service.[3]
_varende_aan_de_oppervlakte,_over_stuurboord_gezien_(2158_042289).jpg) Zeeleeuw in 1990 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | |
| Name | Zeeleeuw |
| Namesake | Sea lion |
| Builder | Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij |
| Yard number | 349 |
| Laid down | 24 September 1981 |
| Launched | 20 June 1987 |
| Commissioned | 25 April 1990 |
| Identification | S803 |
| Motto |
|
| Status | In active service |
| Badge | .svg) |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Walrus-class submarine |
| Displacement |
|
| Length | 68 m (223 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 8.5 m (27 ft 11 in) |
| Draught | 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric (3,132 kW) |
| Speed | |
| Test depth | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Complement | 55 |
| Armament | Mark 48 torpedoes and Harpoon missiles |
_op_de_lift_van_de_Rijkswerf_(2158_017266).jpg)
In 2014 HNLMS Zeeleeuw was taken out of service after years of service by the Royal Netherlands Navy to perform maintenance and modernize its systems.[5] During the upgrade program, the submarine was upgraded with modern systems.[6] The ageing GIPSY combat system was replaced with the more modern Guardion combat system. Besides changing the software suite, hardware components were either replaced or upgraded with newer versions.[7] The Medium Range Sonar (MRS) and Long Range Sonar (LRS) were replaced. A new sonar was added, the Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS). The consoles and screens in the command room were upgraded to more modern versions, while the navigation and attack periscopes went from being depended on analog sensors to digital sensors. This was done by replacing several masts. Lastly, the Mark 48 torpedoes were upgraded from mod 4 to the more recent mod 7.[8]
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.
