By the end of this year the naval balance of power in the South China Sea will begin to alter when Vietnam takes delivery of its first Kilo-class fast attack submarines. Vietnam’s submarines are designed for general reconnaissance and patrol, anti-submarine and anti-ship missions. The remaining four submarines are expected to be delivered by 2016.
Vietnam placed an order for six Project 636 Kilo-class conventional diesel-powered submarines in December 2009. The Kilo-class submarine has a displacement of 3,000-3,950 tons.
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