Akula vs Type 209
The Akula and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Akula displaces 8,140 tons — 6.3x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Akula reaches 10 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Akula vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Akula carries a crew of 73 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 12,770 tons for the Akula vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Akula can dive to 600 m compared to 500 m for the Type 209. The Akula was produced in 15 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $1,550M for the Akula vs $285M for the Type 209. The Akula was commissioned in 1984, 13 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| Displacement | 8,140 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 110.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 73 ◉ |
| Max depth | 600 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | one 190 MW OK-650B/OK-650M pressurized water nuclear reactor, 1 OK-7 steam turbine 43,000 hp (32 MW), 2 OK-2 Turbo generators producing 2 MW, 1 seven-bladed propeller, 2 OK-300 retractable electric propulsors |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akula-class or Type 209-class?
The Akula-class has greater displacement at 8,140 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Akula-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Akula-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akula-class or Type 209-class?
The Akula-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akula-class or Type 209-class?
The Akula-class is longer at 110.3 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Akula-class and Type 209-class have?
The Akula-class has a larger crew complement of 73 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Akula-class or Type 209-class?
The Akula-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 600 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 500 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Akula-class or Type 209-class?
The Akula-class is more expensive at approximately $1.6 billion per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akula-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Akula-class.