VietNamNet Bridge – The mini-submarine named Truong Sa of a businessman in Thai binh Province was tested at sea on May 30, after the successful trials in a tank and a lake. However the test had to stop because the propeller was broken.



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The test began at 2.15pm at the Diem Dien Port in Thai Thuy District, Thai Binh Province.

 

 

 

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Two fishing boats escorted the submarine to the estuary.

 

 

 

 

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The submarine is coated with a layer of glossy black paint. Its name – Truong Sa 01 - is on the side. The national flag is drawn on the cabin and the side doors.

 

 

 

 

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The submarine was controlled by businessman Nguyen Quoc Hoa.

 

 

 

 

{keywords} The submarine ran well on the sea. This trial attracted the attention of the local authorities.

 

 

 

 

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{keywords} Previously, the submarine was successfully tested in a tank and a lake.

 

 

 

 

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In this test, the submarine used the new gas recirculation system and was equipped with a new radar.

 

 

 

 

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However, due to high winds and waves and problems during the transportation of the submarine, the rudder and propeller were damaged so the trial was stopped in the middle.

 

 

 

 

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The submarine has a length of 9 m, a height of 3 m, equipped with two 90 Hp diesel engines, operated by an air-independent propulsion system (AIP). Maximum design speed is 40 km/h, 800 km radius of operation, dive time of 15 hours, and maximum diving depth of 50 m.

 

 

 

 

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It is manufactured by Mr. Hoa, the director of a print company in Thai Binh.



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