Navy Accepts Another Type 209 German-Built Submarine
April 21 2017
The Egyptian navy has taken delivery of its second of four diesel-powered submarines purchased from Germany, reports the Egypt Independent.
The Type 209/1400 sub arrived on Wednesday at the navy's Ras al-Tin base in Alexandria, reported Turkey's Anadolu Agency.
The first boat in the class was delivered in December.
Cairo ordered two of the boats in 2011 and other two in 2014.
The subs are designated the S41 class in Egyptian service.
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