Borey vs Type 209
The Borey and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Borey displaces 14,720 tons — 11:1 the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Borey reaches 15 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Borey vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Borey carries a crew of 107 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 24,000 tons for the Borey vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 400 m for the Borey. The Borey was produced in 8 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $713M for the Borey vs $285M for the Type 209. The Borey was commissioned in 2013, 42 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| Displacement | 14,720 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 170.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 107 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × ОК-650V nuclear reactor, 1 × Steam turbine, 50,000 SHP, 1 × Pump-jet |
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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 Borey-class or Type 209-class?
The Borey-class has greater displacement at 14,720 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Borey-class or Type 209-class?
The Borey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Borey-class or Type 209-class?
The Borey-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Borey-class or Type 209-class?
The Borey-class is longer at 170.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Borey-class and Type 209-class have?
The Borey-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Borey-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Borey-class's 400 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Borey-class or Type 209-class?
The Borey-class is more expensive at approximately $713 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Borey-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Borey-class.