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Agosta vs Hai Shih

Agosta vs Hai Shih at a glance — displacement 1,524 vs 1,570 tons, length 67 vs 95 m, speed 12 vs 20 knots, crew 41 vs 81.

Specifications
Agosta Hai Shih
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric training submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Year introduced 1977 1973
Number built 13 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $320 million NA
Displacement 1,524 tons 1,570 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm 11,000 nm
Length 67.0 m 95.0 m
Beam 6.0 m 8.3 m
Crew 41 81
Max depth 300 m NA
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Hai Shih
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
  • 1 or 2 x 5-inch (127 mm)/25 caliber deck guns
  • 1 x 40mm Bofors gun
  • 1 x twin 20mm Oerlikon mount
  • 28 x torpedoes (or up to 56 mines)
Propulsion diesel-electric 4 × diesel engines driving electrical generators, 2 × 126-cell Sargo batteries, 2 × low-speed...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Hai Shih-class has greater displacement at 1,570 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Hai Shih-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Agosta-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Hai Shih-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Agosta-class's 8,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Hai Shih-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 67.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Hai Shih-class have?
The Hai Shih-class has a larger crew complement of 81 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Hai Shih-class?
The Agosta-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Shih-class.