MALAYSIA SUBMARINES

Malaysian first submarines, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman arrive for welcoming ceremony

epa01845723 Malaysian Navy personnel look at the country's first submarines, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman during its welcoming ceremony at Pulau Indah naval base, Port Klang, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 03 September 2009. Malaysia purchased two Scorpene-class submarines that were jointly built by DCNS of France and Navantia of Spain. Scorpene, a conventional combat submarine, is equipped with six torpedo tubes where guided missiles can be launched simultaneously.The submarine, with a 20 nautical knot speed, also has anti-aircraft missiles and anti-submarine torpedoes. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI < 실시간 뉴스가 당신의 손안으로..연합뉴스폰 >< 포토 매거진 >< 저작권자(c)연합뉴스. 무단전재-재배포금지. >