Collins vs Walrus
| Australian diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1996, displaces 3,100 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Australian Submarine Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $555 million |
| Dutch diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1990, powered by three SEMT Pielstick diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,100 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,500 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 77.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 58 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 180 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Garden Island-Hedemora HV V18b/15Ub (VB210) 18-cylinder diesel motors, 3 × Jeumont-Schneider generators (1,400 kW, 440-volt DC), 1 × Jeumont-Schneider DC motor (7,200 hp or 5,400 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,450 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 9 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 67.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 49 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 shaft (5 blades), 3 x SEMT Pielstick PA4 200 VG diesel engines 6,300 hp (4,700 kW), 1 x HOLEC electric motor, 420-cell VARTA batteries |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Collins-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Walrus-class's 2,450 tons.
Which is faster, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Collins-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Collins-class has a longer range at 11,500 nautical miles compared to the Walrus-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Collins-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Walrus-class's 67.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Collins-class and Walrus-class have?
The Collins-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the Walrus-class's 49 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Collins-class's 180 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Collins-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Walrus-class.