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Agosta vs Scorpène

Agosta vs Scorpène at a glance — displacement 1,524 vs 1,565 tons, length 67 vs 61 m, speed 12 vs 12 knots, crew 41 vs 31.

Scorpène submarine side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Scorpène
Specifications
Agosta Scorpène
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer DCNS Naval Group
Year introduced 1977 2005
Number built 13 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $320 million $450 million
Displacement 1,524 tons 1,565 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm 6,500 nm at 8 knots
Length 67.0 m 61.7 m
Beam 6.0 m 6.2 m
Crew 41 31
Max depth 300 m 350 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Scorpène
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
  • 18 Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei Black Shark heavyweight torpedoes
  • SM-39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • A3SM (MICA) anti-air missiles
  • 30 mines
Propulsion diesel-electric Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class has greater displacement at 1,565 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-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 Scorpène-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Scorpène-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Scorpène-class?
The Agosta-class is longer at 67.0 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Scorpène-class have?
The Agosta-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Scorpène-class's 31 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Agosta-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Agosta-class at $320 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Scorpène-class?
The Agosta-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Scorpène-class.