Dolphin I
Israel1999 - Present
Original Israeli diesel-electric attack submarine
Primary Specifications
Displacement
1900 ton
Medium-sized diesel submarine
Length
57 m
Compact design for Mediterranean operations
Max Depth
350 m
Deep diving capability
Armament (Primary)
10x 533mm + 4x 650mm tubes
Torpedoes, Harpoon, Sub-Harpoon, potentially Popeye SLCM
Crew
35
Efficient crew size
Quick Summary
What it is?
The first modern submarines in Israeli Navy providing conventional deterrence
Who uses it?
Israeli Navy - Submarine Flotilla
Role
Attack submarine, Special operations, Patrol
What's different?
Unique 650mm tubes added at Israeli request for special weapons
Why it matters?
Backbone of Israeli submarine force; proven platform
Real-World Impact
1
Red Sea Patrols
Monitoring maritime traffic and potential threats
2
Mediterranean Operations
Patrol and surveillance in Eastern Mediterranean
3
Commando Support
Shayetet 13 insertion and extraction missions
4
Anti-Ship Standby
Ready to engage hostile naval vessels
Additional Features
Propulsion Type
Diesel-electric
Stealth Features
Anechoic tiles, quiet machinery, advanced silencing
Special Capabilities
Larger 650mm tubes capable of launching cruise missiles or deploying special forces swimmers
FAQs
1. How many Dolphin I submarines are there?
Three: INS Dolphin, INS Leviathan, INS Tekumah2. Are they being replaced?
3. Do they have AIP?
4. What torpedoes do they use?
5. Can they launch missiles while submerged?
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