The KSS batch 3's that are currently being built, and they're neat boats, but they're more designed for coastal defense, wheras Canada does need a sub with a combination of coastal and Blue Water operations with NATO. The 212cd is almost ideal because its propulsion system I think allows for nearly a month submerged, whereas the Korean boats are about half that.
The 212CD is a bit faster submerged. with rumoured up to 25 knots submerged which is compatible to an SSN, though I imagine running at 25 would murder the battery endurance.
What does Canada need.
A boat that can do coastal patrols, and keep up to a NATO fleet while submerged.
A boat that can function in the arctic, and drag the flat, so endurance is important.
A boat with next generation sensors and sonars and interoperability.
A boat with a decent test depth, rumor has it that the Yasen Class can dive to about 1400 feet, with a crush depth of 2100 feet.
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