Taiwan launches first sub prototype for testing
Taiwan launches first sub prototype for testing
2023-09-28
Taiwan has unveiled its first domestically made submarine prototype. The Hai Kun, hull number SS-711, was christened at a Kaohsiung ceremony presided over by President Tsai Ing-wen. It was the warship’s first public appearance. Hai Kun will now begin a series of underwater tests. Taiwan aims to have three combat-ready submarines by the end of 2025.
The ship is launched with the traditional smash of a bottle. At long last, Taiwan has unveiled its first domestically built submarine prototype.
In line with global convention, the bow of the ship was covered for confidentiality, wrapped with the “blue sky with white sun” national emblem. The moment was a milestone for Taiwan’s indigenous submarine program. President Tsai Ing-wen hailed the achievement.
Tsai Ing-wen
President
History will forever remember this day. Previously, it was considered impossible to build submarines domestically. But today, this Taiwan-made, Taiwan-designed submarine is here before us all. We’ve done it.
The sub prototype cost NT$49.3 billion to build. It can dive to a depth of 350 to 380 meters, which makes it superior to existing submarines. It can also be armed with 18 Mark 48 torpedoes. Harbor acceptance testing is set for October, with sea trials slated for April of next year. The goal is to deliver the sub to the Navy by the end of next year, to boost its combat capabilities.
Tsai Pei-hua
FTV reporter
Submarines are a crucial asset in asymmetric combat. In the past, the Chen Shui-bian and Ma Ying-jeou administrations tried to purchase submarines from abroad, but the efforts came to nothing. During her presidential campaign, in her 2014 defense blueprint, President Tsai mentioned the need to build submarines domestically. That goal has now been realized.
Tsai Ing-wen
President
This was a matter of national security. Despite the risks and numerous challenges, Taiwan had to take this step. By 2025, Taiwan will have three combat-ready submarines: this ship, along with two Chien Lung Class submarines that are currently in service.
The christening ceremony drew international attention. Some 80 journalists were at the scene, with several foreign media outlets covering the launch. As Taiwan presses on its quest for defense autonomy, the global community is looking on.
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首艘潛艦國造海鯤號亮相! 今命名下水 蔡總統文親擲瓶
2023-09-28
我國第一艘自製潛艦，今天進行命名暨下水典禮，總統蔡英文親自主持，命名為海鯤軍艦。首度曝光的外型，為了保密，用國旗將船首包覆，遮蓋魚雷管等機敏設備。總統表示2025年台灣將會有三艘具備完整作戰能力的潛艦。
總統擲瓶，親自主持下水典禮，我國第一艘自製潛艦終於亮相。
艦艏依照各國潛艦保密的慣例，用大型國徽布幕包覆。我國潛艦國造達到新里程碑，總統蔡英文也難掩內心激動。
[[總統 蔡英文]]
“歷史將會永遠記住這一天，過去潛艦國造被認為是不可能的任務，但今天由國人自己設計打造的潛艦，就在大家眼前，我們做到了。”
這艘潛艦耗資493億，下潛可達350至380公尺，優於現役潛艦，還可配載18枚MK-48型魚雷，預計10月開始泊港測試，明年四月進行海測，希望明年底前能交付海軍，成為護衛海疆的新戰力。
[[民視記者 蔡佩樺]]
“潛艦是重要的不對稱戰力，過去扁政府馬政府時期都曾經想要向國外採購，但是都無疾而終。蔡總統2014年競選總統時的國防藍皮書，就提到要潛艦國造，如今終於成真。”
[[總統 蔡英文]]
“這件事攸關國家安全，就算需要承擔風險，挑戰再多，台灣也一定要跨出這一步。在2025年這艘潛艦加上海軍現役的2艘劍龍級潛艦，台灣將會有3艘具備完整作戰能力的潛艦。”
台灣自製潛艦下水，國內外關注，媒體團高達80人，不少外媒來報導，台灣的國防自主，世界都在看。
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