Detailed information on the Submarines 

Displacement (tons) 1130 surfaced, 1210 dived
Dimensions, feet (metres) 167.3* 20 * 19 ( 51* 6.1 * 5.8 )
Main machinery Diesel-electric; 2 Hedemora-Pielstick V 12A/A2/15 diesels; 2,200 hp (m) (1.62 MW); 1 ASEA motor; 1500 hp (m) (1.1 MW); 1 shaft.
Speed, knots 12 surfaced; 20 dived
Complement 23 (7 officers)
Torpedoes 4 - 21 in (533 mm) bow tubes. 10 FFV Type 613; anti-surface; wire-guided; passive homing to 15 km (8.5 n miles) at 45 kts; warhead 250 kg.
Mines Minelaying capability
Weapons control Ericsson IPS - 12 data automation
Radars Navigation: Terma; I-band
Sonars Plessey Hydra; hull-mounted; passive search and attack; medium frequency.

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