SPLIT, 17 Sept (Hina) - The first Croatian submarine constructed by the Split Shipbuilding Industry is, as of today, part of the Croatian Navy (HRM). The submarine 'Velebit' was handed over to the HRM in the presence of the Croatian
army Chief-Of-Staff, Zvonimir Cervenko.
SPLIT, 17 Sept (Hina) - The first Croatian submarine constructed by
the Split Shipbuilding Industry is, as of today, part of the
Croatian Navy (HRM). The submarine 'Velebit' was handed over to the
HRM in the presence of the Croatian army Chief-Of-Staff, Zvonimir
Cervenko. #L#
'The submarine is the result of the Croatian shipbuilding art.
We are proud to say that with this type of submarine the Croatian
Navy will become one of European submarine super-powers, Cervenko
said.
The HRM commander, Vice Admiral Vid Stipetic stressed that the
submarine was the best in its class.
The submarine 'Velebit', which is a monohull, is 21 m long,
2,70 m wide and 4,42 m high.
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