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Agosta vs Victoria

Agosta vs Victoria at a glance — displacement 1,524 vs 2,455 tons, length 67 vs 70 m, speed 12 vs 12 knots, crew 41 vs 59.

Specifications
Agosta Victoria
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer DCNS VSEL, Ltd
Year introduced 1977 1990
Number built 13 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $320 million NA
Displacement 1,524 tons 2,455 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm 8,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 67.0 m 70.3 m
Beam 6.0 m 7.2 m
Crew 41 59
Max depth 300 m 200 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Agosta Victoria
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
  • 6 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 18 x Mark 48 Mod 7 AT torpedoes
  • Mk 24 Tigerfish Mod 2 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Sub-Harpoon missiles
Propulsion diesel-electric Diesel-electric – 1 shaft; 2 × Paxman Valenta 2,035 hp (1.517 MW) 1600 RPA SZ diesels; 1 × GEC electric motor (5 MW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Victoria-class?
The Victoria-class has greater displacement at 2,455 tons compared to the Agosta-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Victoria-class?
Both the Agosta-class and Victoria-class have a maximum speed of 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Victoria-class?
The Agosta-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Victoria-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Victoria-class?
The Victoria-class is longer at 70.3 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 67.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Victoria-class have?
The Victoria-class has a larger crew complement of 59 compared to the Agosta-class's 41 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Victoria-class?
The Agosta-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Victoria-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Victoria-class?
The Agosta-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Victoria-class.