Agosta vs Scorpène

Overview

The Agosta and the Scorpène are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,524 tons for the Agosta vs 1,565 tons for the Scorpène. The Agosta reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Scorpène. Operational range is 8,500 nautical miles for the Agosta vs 6,500 for the Scorpène. The Agosta carries a crew of 41 vs 31 for the Scorpène. Submerged displacement is 1,788 tons for the Agosta vs 1,900 tons for the Scorpène. The Scorpène can dive to 350 m compared to 300 m for the Agosta.

The Agosta was produced in 13 units vs 14 for the Scorpène. Cost per hull is $950M for the Agosta vs $450M for the Scorpène. The Agosta was commissioned in 1977, 28 years before the Scorpène (2005).

French diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1977, has a crew of 41.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer DCNS
Year introduced 1977
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price $950 million
French diesel-electric submarine, 1,565 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarines
Manufacturer Naval Group
Year introduced 2005
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price $450 million
Displacement 1,524 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm
Length 67.0 m
Beam 6.0 m
Crew 41
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion diesel-electric
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
Displacement 1,565 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 6,500 nm at 8 knots
Length 61.7 m
Beam 6.2 m
Crew 31
Max depth 350 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP
Armament
  • 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

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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 Agosta-class is more expensive at approximately $950 million per unit compared to the Scorpène-class at $450 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Scorpène-class?
The Scorpène-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Agosta-class.