Floop-class submarine

The Floop-class submarine (SA) is a class of Stenzan submarines. It is the only class of diesel-electric submarines in active service with the Stenzan Navy. These ships are the most common submarine type in the Stenzan navy, and serve as a workhorse when it comes to Stenza's defense. Although Stenza mainly employs the Nuclear powered Hae-class Submarine as its long range attack submarine, Floops have been spotted in distant waters as well.

Stenzan submarine Munaei
Class overview
Name:	Floop Class
Builders:	Rakahanga Nautical Yard
Operators:	Stenzan Navy
Preceded by:	SA-31 Class
Succeeded by:	None
In service:	1974–Present
Completed:	12
Active:	12
General characteristics
Type:	Submarine
Displacement:	3,100 tons surfaced 3,800 tons submerged
Length:	91 m (298 ft 7 in)
Beam:	9.1 m (29 ft 10 in)
Draught:	7.2 m (23 ft 7 in)
Propulsion:	3 diesel engines 4.6 MW (6,200 shp) 3 electric motors 3 shafts.
Speed:	13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) surfaced 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) submerged
Complement:	62 men (12 officers)
Armament:	6 x 533 mm (21.0 in) bow torpedo tubes, missile capable. 24 x 533 mm (21 in) anti-submarine and anti-ship torpedoes or equivalent load of mines

Design

The Floop-class design is based off the design of its predecessor, the main visual difference is the longer hull of the Floop when compared to its predecessor class. The Floop also includes a more efficient diesel drive, larger batteries, better soundproofing and other general enhancements.

Operational History

The Floops have had a long yet undistinguished career with the Stenzan navy, serving on both long range patrols and short range shore defense missiles. Although less capable and quiet than their Nuclear brothers, sailors take great pride in effectively using these "lesser" submarines while their brothers and sisters serve on "comfort cruises" in the nuclear boats.

Ships in class

Floop-class submarines

Pennant Number	Name	Notes
SA-43	Floop	Lead ship of class, With 14th submarine squadron.
SA-44	Palu-talatala	With 13th submarine squadron.
SA-45	Ga	With 14th submarine squadron.
SA-46	Tivao	With 14th submarine squadron.
SA-47	Mano`o-vai	With 13th submarine squadron.
SA-48	Ta`oto	With 15th submarine squadron.
SA-49	Samani	With 15th submarine squadron.
SA-50	Tolo	With 15th submarine squadron.
SA-51	Malau-tianiu	With 15th submarine squadron.
SA-52	Lai	With 15th submarine squadron.
SA-53	Asulu	With 13th submarine squadron.
SA-54	Ali	With 15th submarine squadron.