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Agosta vs Daphné

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Specifications
Agosta Daphné
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Chantiers Dubigeon
Year introduced 1977 1964
Number built 13 units 25 units
Estimated unit price $320 million NA
Displacement 1,524 tons 700 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 13.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm 4,300 nm at 7 knots
Length 67.0 m 57.8 m
Beam 6.0 m 6.8 m
Crew 41 45
Max depth 300 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Daphné
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
  • 12 × 550 mm (22 in) torpedo tubes (8 bow, 4 stern)
  • 12 torpedoes (no reloads)
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles (Pakistan late 1980s)
Propulsion diesel-electric 2 shafts, 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesel engines, two 450-kilowatt diesel generator sets, and two electric motors creating 750 kilowatts (1,000 shp) sustained

Overview

The Agosta and the Daphné are both Submarine classes.

The Agosta displaces 1,524 tons — 2.2x the Daphné's 700 tons. The Agosta reaches 12 knots vs 13 knots for the Daphné. Operational range is 8,500 nautical miles for the Agosta vs 4,300 for the Daphné. The Agosta carries a crew of 41 vs 45 for the Daphné. Submerged displacement is 1,788 tons for the Agosta vs 1,038 tons for the Daphné. The Agosta can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Daphné.

The Agosta was produced in 13 units vs 25 for the Daphné. The Agosta was commissioned in 1977, 13 years after the Daphné (1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Daphné-class?
The Agosta-class has greater displacement at 1,524 tons compared to the Daphné-class's 700 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Daphné-class?
The Daphné-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Agosta-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Daphné-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Daphné-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Daphné-class?
The Agosta-class is longer at 67.0 meters compared to the Daphné-class's 57.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Daphné-class have?
The Daphné-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Daphné-class?
The Daphné-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Daphné-class?
The Daphné-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Agosta-class.