Submarine Syurkuf (11 photos) Bashny.Net

In 1932 the French fleet was supplemented submarine "Syurkuf." It is based on the concept of creation was squadron submarines had powerful weapons and high speed. It was assumed that a boat of this type will be accompanied by a squadron of surface ships and, if necessary, to enter into an artillery battle with the enemy, as well as for antiamphibious operations.



This submarine, named after the famous French pirate has an extremely powerful weapons - it had two 203-mm gun in the turret that could be charged and imposed on the target when the boat on periscope depth. The aft cabin housed the sealed enclosure with reconnaissance aircraft hangar. Turret, tower and deck "Syurkuf" were protected by armor. But, like the submarines of other countries, "Syurkuf" has escaped a number of serious deficiencies, and France is no longer built ships of this type.