A Taiwanese soldier holds a Taiwan national flag near a group of soldiers with red markings on their helmets to play the role of an enemy during the annual Han Kuang military exercises simulating an attack on an airfield at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)
Soldiers pose for group photos with a Taiwan flag after a preparedness enhancement drill simulating the defense against Beijing's military intrusions, ahead of the Lunar New Year in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan on Jan. 11, 2023. (AP)
Tench class submarine ROCS Hai Shih (SS-791), launched as USS Cutlass (SS-478) in November 1944. In January 2017, Taiwan announced that it would receive a retrofit to extend its service life until 2026, making it the longest-serving submarine in history. The submarine is still operational and reportedly capable of combat
Well, you have to have "you know what" quite well suited and of steel to man that submarine, which has been escaping for quite some time from becoming a museum piece!
Lead boat of the class, ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) moving from its yard to the Jong Shyn 8 floating dock for anticipated trials. Note the X-rudder configuration (photo 2), countermeasures dispensing ports (photo 3) and flank sonar array (photo 4). Feb 2024
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