Bilal9
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The improved Korean versions of the type 209 were sold to Indonesia for about US$330 million each. Bangladesh's two refurbished Ming 035G's were purchased for US$75+US$75 million+$50million(graft). Either way - subs aren't cheap compared to floaty things.Well, Malaysia is a country rich with mineral deposits. It can certainly afford a few billion dolllar mistakes, but, a poor Bangladesh cannot.
Only way to cut down cost for a new sub program is to build them in a yard yourself - which is what Pakistan did. While this is quite Shabbash-worthy - did they actually save any money? Fauji dealings are shadowy in any case. Maybe one of our Pakistani brothers can comment on this...
Another heavier variant of the type 209 is in use by the IN which is the Shishumar class (4 boats). These subs have a displacement of 1660 tons and two were built at MDL (Mazagon Docks Mumbai).