15 countries with the largest number of submarines.
Armed forces is an important element of security of any state. Air, land and even underwater troops guarantee the citizens of the state of restful sleep and carefree life. We hear a lot about ground war, but what about what is not visible to the eye? Perhaps submarines do not participate in colorful battles, but often a secret mission that they perform, be decisive.
Information about the underwater forces of 15 countries you’ll find here!
15. Colombia: 4 submarines
With so many submarines of Colombia South America is considered a superpower – just because they have it there. Four German submarine u – two U-206A and two U209. When all the forces go to ground to fight drug trafficking, maybe it’s even a overkill!
14. Italy: 6 submarines
Since the civil war in Spain (1936) Italy almost no use of its fleet, however, growing in Europe, the instability, she might have to increase its naval muscles. Six submarines of the 212A purchased Italy from Germany. Patrolling the borders, including the sea – above all for safety!
13. Egypt: 6 submarines
Perhaps in some aspects of its economy, Egypt has lagged behind other countries, but his army, modernized with the support of the US and China, is on the level. Yes, you heard right – an important role was played by China: the first submarines were purchased by Egypt from him, later from Germany. Egypt has two broad Maritime boundaries in the Red and Mediterranean seas, so he just needed a ship that can hit both land-based and underwater targets!
12. France: 10 submarines
Underwater the French armed forces are some of the most diverse of its kind: they include both nuclear submarines and submarines with ballistic missiles. They patrol in the Mediterranean sea, North Atlantic ocean and the Indian ocean, sometimes closer to French Polynesia, the West Indies and Mayotte.
11. Greece: 12 submarines
As for the Greek Navy, we can say that Greece does not use the new gear. The new Greek submarine was launched in 1998 – since then the world has changed beyond recognition! It’s funny that their entire fleet was purchased from Germany.
10. Turkey: 12 submarines
The oldest Turkish submarines were produced in the 1970-ies – 1980-ies! Presumably they work fine, but why not choose something made in this century? Sometimes, when at stake is national security, small expenses will not hurt!
9. UK: 14 submarines
According to the website of the Royal Navy, its submarine forces are an important part of the flexibility and the ability to operate worldwide. Two different classes of submarines and their three subcategories armed with underwater allow British armed forces to undertake tasks of any complexity!
8. India: 15 submarines
Of course, in the Indian ocean, in the countries which produces one third of all oil in the world, and its waters goes half of all cargo ships in the world, submarines just need. However, unfortunately, a big part of the submarines in service with India is outdated, therefore their functionality, alas, is limited, in spite of their number.
7. South Korea: 17 submarines
South Korea – a country that, unfortunately, no stranger to military conflicts. That’s why in 2015 in the South Korean army appeared underwater parts, which quickly became one of the largest in the world. In service in the country – submarines types 209 and 214. In addition, Koreans are justly proud of the splendid training of their soldiers, including the sailors.
6. Japan: 18 submarines
If suddenly Japan and China will start to quarrel again, as once, China will have to face serious Arsenal! The most formidable among Japanese submarines ships of type “litter”, a series of diesel-Stirling-electric submarines, inspiring fear in all enemies. They are able to stay under water longer than other boats and is equipped with the most modern weapons!
5. Iran: 24 submarines
Perhaps Iran is not the most advanced in the industrial sense of the country, but with weapons on his arms has to be considered. Unlike most countries that use nuclear submarines, voorujenii Iran – mainly diesel-electric vessels. Currently, Iran is developing a submarine named “Fateh”, which will feature improved combat characteristics.
4. China’s 54 submarines
Numerous armed forces of China are a great deterrent in the air, on land, on water and under water. By 2029, most likely, the number of Chinese submarines will increase to 70! Now, however, China has about 50 diesel-electric submarines and several nuclear.
3. Russia: 70 submarines
The submarine fleet of the Russian Federation constantly updated with new units. For example, now end test of a new submarine K-329 Severodvinsk”. 70 is not the limit!
2. North Korea: 71 the submarine
The submarine fleet of North Korea – a rather strange phenomenon: in second place in the world by population, it represents a tangible threat, but almost all North Korean weapons obsolete. Many of the combat units constructed according to the Soviet technologies of the 1950-ies, the other not much better. Perhaps with the protection of their borders they do, but when you exit to the open sea will surely be defeated in the clash.
1. USA: 72 submarines
The largest in the world, submarines of the U.S. armed forces is a silent and deadly threat to enemies of America. Submarines of the USA belonged to different classes: some of them are for quick attacks, some for exploration, but the combat ability and maximum speed of each of them cannot be overstated.
