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Agosta vs Hai Lung

Agosta vs Hai Lung at a glance — displacement 1,524 vs 2,376 tons, length 67 vs 66 m, speed 12 vs 12 knots, crew 41 vs 67.

Specifications
Agosta Hai Lung
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Wilton-Fijenoord
Year introduced 1977 1987
Number built 13 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $320 million $250 million
Displacement 1,524 tons 2,376 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm 10,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 67.0 m 66.9 m
Beam 6.0 m 8.4 m
Crew 41 67
Max depth 300 m 300 m
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Armament & Systems
Agosta Hai Lung
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
  • 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 28 torpedoes/missiles
  • AEG SUT 264 torpedo
  • Mark 48 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon
Propulsion diesel-electric 3 × Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Hai Lung-class has greater displacement at 2,376 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Hai Lung-class?
Both the Agosta-class and Hai Lung-class have a maximum speed of 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Hai Lung-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Agosta-class's 8,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Agosta-class is longer at 67.0 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 66.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Hai Lung-class have?
The Hai Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 67 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Hai Lung-class?
Both the Agosta-class and Hai Lung-class have a maximum depth of 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Agosta-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Agosta-class is more expensive at approximately $320 million per unit compared to the Hai Lung-class at $250 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Agosta-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Lung-class.