Thailand said Tuesday that it would consider a Chinese-made engine as an alternative for the submarine it had purchased if it met the specifications, following China’s inability to obtain engines from Germany.
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is evaluating the specifications of the upgraded CHD620 engine supplied by China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co. (CSOC), RTN’s spokesperson Pokkrong Monthatphalin said.
The evaluation is expected to be complete by Sept. 15, after which CSOC will need to deliver the engine to Thailand for testing. No changes will be made to the contract if the engine testing is successful.
“But if the substitute from CSOC cannot pass the test, the contract must be terminated, and the two sides will have to hold talks to discuss compensation or a refund,” Pokkrong said reported Bangkok Post.
While the contract requires that the submarine be built with…
