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Blekinge vs Foxtrot

Overview

The Blekinge and the Foxtrot are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,925 tons for the Blekinge vs 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot. The Blekinge carries a crew of 26 vs 78 for the Foxtrot.

The Swedish Blekinge-class is a diesel-electric attack submarine scheduled for commissioning in 2027, featuring a Stirling air-independent propulsion system for extended underwater endurance.
Origin πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Submarine
Type Attack submarine
Manufacturer Saab Kockums
Year introduced --
Number built NA
Estimated unit price $1,310 million
Ex-USSR submarine, 1958 introduction year, propelled by three diesel engines and three electric motors.
Origin πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Sudomekh
Year introduced 1958
Number built 75 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,925 tons β—‰
Maximum speed NA
Range NA
Length 66.1 m β—‰
Beam 6.8 m β—‰
Crew 26 β—‰
Max depth NA
Propulsion 1 shaft with 1 propeller, driven by: 4 Γ— Kockums MkV V4-275R Stirling engines (AIP) and 2 Γ—...
Armament
  • 4 x 533 mm torpedo tubes (Torped 62 steg 2 or Torped 63)
  • 2 x 400 mm torpedo tubes (Torped 47 / Saab SLWT)
  • Naval mines
Displacement 1,983 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots
Range 20,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 89.9 m β—‰
Beam 7.4 m β—‰
Crew 78 β—‰
Max depth 296 m
Propulsion 3 Γ— Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 Γ— Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 Γ— 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts
Armament
  • 10 x torpedo tubes (6 bow, 4 stern)
  • 22 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Blekinge-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class has greater displacement at 1,983 tons compared to the Blekinge-class's 1,925 tons.
Which is faster, the Blekinge-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Blekinge-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Blekinge-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Blekinge-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Blekinge-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Blekinge-class's 66.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Blekinge-class and Foxtrot-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Blekinge-class's 26 crew members.