Amur vs Type 209
The Amur and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 950 tons for the Amur vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Amur reaches 10 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Amur vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Amur carries a crew of 18 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 1,300 tons for the Amur vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Amur. Cost per hull is $450M for the Amur vs $285M for the Type 209. The Amur was commissioned in 2030, 59 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| Displacement | 950 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 58.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 18 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Totally new main electric engine using permanent magnets |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 64.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 36 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 500 m â—‰ |
| 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 Amur-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has greater displacement at 1,285 tons compared to the Amur-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Amur-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Amur-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Amur-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Amur-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Amur-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Amur-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Amur-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Amur-class's 18 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Amur-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Amur-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Amur-class or Type 209-class?
The Amur-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.