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Agosta vs Primo Longobardo

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Specifications
Agosta Primo Longobardo
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Fincantieri
Year introduced 1977 1993
Number built 13 units NA
Estimated unit price $320 million NA
Displacement 1,524 tons 1,653 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 67.0 m 66.0 m
Beam 6.0 m 6.8 m
Crew 41 51
Max depth 300 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Primo Longobardo
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 (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Black Shark torpedo Mod.3
  • Naval mines
  • A-184 Mod.3 wire-guided torpedoes
  • Anti-ship missiles
Propulsion diesel-electric 3-shaft diesel Grandi Motori Trieste GMT 210.16-NM (2,7 mW), 1 electric engine ABB

Overview

The Agosta and the Primo Longobardo are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,524 tons for the Agosta vs 1,653 tons for the Primo Longobardo. The Agosta reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Primo Longobardo. Operational range is 8,500 nautical miles for the Agosta vs 2,500 for the Primo Longobardo. The Agosta carries a crew of 41 vs 51 for the Primo Longobardo. Submerged displacement is 1,788 tons for the Agosta vs 1,862 tons for the Primo Longobardo. The Agosta can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Primo Longobardo.

The Agosta was commissioned in 1977, 16 years before the Primo Longobardo (1993).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Primo Longobardo-class?
The Primo Longobardo-class has greater displacement at 1,653 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Primo Longobardo-class?
The Primo Longobardo-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 Primo Longobardo-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Primo Longobardo-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Primo Longobardo-class?
The Agosta-class is longer at 67.0 meters compared to the Primo Longobardo-class's 66.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Primo Longobardo-class have?
The Primo Longobardo-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 Primo Longobardo-class?
The Primo Longobardo-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 300 meters.