Class profile
Collins Class Submarine
Australia - Conventional Attack Submarine
Class facts
Country
Australia
Type
Conventional Attack Submarine
Length
77 m
Displacement
3051 t
Speed
20 kn
Public ships
6
Public description
The Collins class is Australia's current conventional submarine force and a central undersea capability for regional deterrence, surveillance and sea control. Diesel-electric propulsion, an Australian combat-system fit, sonar systems and Mk 48 ADCAP torpedoes give the boats meaningful long-range patrol and attack capability. The class remains strategically important while Australia transitions toward its future nuclear-powered submarine pathway.
Public ships in class
Equipment summary
Weapon
Mk 48 ADCAP torpedo
Harpoon
removed
Sensor
Collins submarine sonar suite
Propulsion
Diesel-electric propulsion