Shot at Yard HDW, Kiel; German Navys first submarine in Type 212A class "U31 - S181", in service from 2005. Length abt 56 - 57 meters. Propulsion: diesel engine, fuel cells, electric motors. Speed 12 knots surfaced, 20 knots submerged. Range(lower speed) 8.000 nautical miles. Test depth 250 meters. Crew. 27. Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems has delievered this class to German Navy and to Italian Navy. Norwegian Navy has planned to get 4 subs based on 212-type in the years 2025 - 2030.