Todaro (class)

Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine

Italy | 2006

"The Todaro-class of the modern Italian Fleet is led by Salvatore Todaro S-526, commissioned in 2006 and maintaining an active status today."

Image from the United States Department of Defense DVIDS imagery database.

Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for Todaro (class).

1 x MTU-396 16V marine diesel engine with 1 x Siemens Permasyn Type FR6439-3900KW electric motor driving power to 1 x Shaft at the stern.
Propulsion

12.0 kts
13.8 mph
Surface Speed

20.0 kts
23.0 mph
Submerged Speed

7,995 nm
9,200 miles | 14,806 km
Range

Structure
The bow-to-stern, port-to-starboard physical qualities of Todaro (class).

27
Personnel
Complement

183.8 ft
56.02 meters
O/A Length

22.3 ft
6.80 meters
Beam

21.0 ft
6.40 meters
Draught

1,525
tons
Displacement

1,830
tons
Displacement (Submerged)

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of Todaro (class).

6 x 533mm (21") torpedo tubes (13 reloads).

OPTIONAL:
IDA surface-to-air missile support.
24 x Naval mines as needed.

Ships-in-Class (6)
Notable series variants as part of the Todaro (class) family line as relating to the Todaro-class group.

Salvatore Todaro (S-526); Scire (S-527); Pietro Venuti (S-528); Romeo Romei (S-529); Unnamed Boat #5; Unnamed Boat #6

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 08/29/2018 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site; No A.I. was used in the generation of this content.

The modern Italian Navy (Marina Militare) operates no fewer than four submarines in its Todaro-class attack submarine fleet. These boats are based in the German Type 212 model series detailed elsewhere on this site, borrowing many of its features and capabilities as a result. The class is currently made up of lead-ship Salvatore Todaro (S-526) and sisters Scire (S-527), Pietro Venuti (S-528), and Romeo Romei (S-529). Two additional boats have been financed in the 2018 defense review.

As a class, the boats have been completed by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) GmbH of Germany and Fincantieri SpA of Italy.

The boats are modest by American Navy standards, showcasing a crew of about 27 personnel. Dimensions include a running length of 183.8 feet, a beam of 22.3 feet and a draught of 21 feet. By design, the boats carry a non-nuclear "combination powerplant" made up of a marine diesel and an electric motor, each assigned to cover surface travel and submerged travel, respectively. This arrangement is made up of 1 x MTU-396 16V diesel unit with 1 x Siemens Permasyn Type FR6439-3900KW electric motor driving power to a single shaft at the stern. Achievable surfaced speeds reach 12 knots and submerged speeds reach up to 20 knots. Range is out to 8,000 nautical miles while the pressurized hull has been tested to depths of 820 feet.

With a full crew complement and onboard stores, the boat can remain on-station for up to twelve weeks.

Armament is centered on 6 x 533mm (21") standard torpedo tubes to counter the threat posed by both enemy submarines and surface combatants. Up to 24 naval mines are an optional weapon capability and useful in denying strategic waterways to the enemy. The vessels are also designed to fire a surface-to-air missile type specifically designed for the Type 212 boats.

Lead ship Todaro was laid down on July 3rd, 1999 and launched on November 6th, 2003 before being formally commissioned for active service on March 29th, 2006. Scire followed with her keel being laid down on May 27th, 2000. Launched on December 18th, 2004, the boat was commissioned on February 19th, 2007. Pietro Venuti, the third boat of the class, was laid down on December 9th, 2009, launched on October 9th, 2014 and commissioned on July 6th, 2016. Romeo Romei was laid down in 2012, launched on July 4th, 2015 and commissioned on May 11th, 2017.

Content ©MilitaryFactory.com; No Reproduction Permitted.

Operators
Global operator(s) of the Todaro (class). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national naval warfare listing.

[ Italy ]

1 / 3

Image from the United States Department of Defense DVIDS imagery database.

2 / 3

Image from the United States Department of Defense DVIDS imagery database.

3 / 3

Image from the United States Department of Defense DVIDS imagery database.

❮ ❯

Going Further...
Todaro (class) Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine appears in the following collections:

Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Cookies

2024 Military Pay Scale Military Ranks of the World U.S. Department of Defense Dictionary Conversion Calculators Military Alphabet Code Military Map Symbols Breakdown U.S. 5-Star Generals List WWII Weapons by Country World War Next

The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered ® U.S. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance, or general operation. We do not sell any of the items showcased on this site. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT gmail.com. No A.I. was used in the generation of this content.

Part of a network of sites that includes GlobalFirepower, a data-driven property used in ranking the top military powers of the world, WDMMA.org (World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft), WDMMW.org (World Directory of Modern Military Warships), SR71blackbird.org, detailing the history of the world's most iconic spyplane, and MilitaryRibbons.info, cataloguing military medals and ribbons. Special Interest: RailRoad Junction, the locomotive encyclopedia.

©2024 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • Content ©2003-2024 (21yrs)