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Agosta vs Nazario Sauro

Agosta vs Nazario Sauro at a glance — displacement 1,524 vs 1,456 tons, length 67 vs 63 m, speed 12 vs 12 knots, crew 41 vs 51.

Specifications
Agosta Nazario Sauro
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Italcantieri
Year introduced 1977 1979
Number built 13 units 8 units
Estimated unit price $320 million NA
Displacement 1,524 tons 1,456 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 67.0 m 63.9 m
Beam 6.0 m 6.8 m
Crew 41 51
Max depth 300 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Nazario Sauro
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes Whitehead A-184 or 24 mines carried
Propulsion diesel-electric 3 x shaft diesel Grandi Motori Trieste GMT 210.16-NM (2,7 MW); 1 electric engine Magneti Marelli (2.686 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Agosta-class has greater displacement at 1,524 tons compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 1,456 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Agosta-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Agosta-class is longer at 67.0 meters compared to the Nazario Sauro-class's 63.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Nazario Sauro-class have?
The Nazario Sauro-class has a larger crew complement of 51 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Nazario Sauro-class?
The Nazario Sauro-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 Nazario Sauro-class?
The Agosta-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Nazario Sauro-class.