Daphné vs Type 205
Overview
The Daphné and the Type 205 are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 700 tons for the Daphné vs 419 tons for the Type 205. The Daphné reaches 13 knots vs 10 knots for the Type 205. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Daphné vs 3,950 for the Type 205. The Daphné carries a crew of 45 vs 22 for the Type 205. Submerged displacement is 1,038 tons for the Daphné vs 455 tons for the Type 205. The Daphné can dive to 300 m compared to 100 m for the Type 205.
The Daphné was produced in 25 units vs 13 for the Type 205. The Daphné was commissioned in 1964, 2 years after the Type 205 (1962).
| Displacement | 700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 7 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesel engines, two 450-kilowatt diesel generator sets, and two electric motors creating 750 kilowatts (1,000 shp) sustained |
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| Displacement | 419 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,950 nm at 4 knots ◉ |
| Length | 44.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 22 ◉ |
| Max depth | 100 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 440 kW (590 hp) Mercedes-Benz 4-stroke V12 diesel engines each coupled to a BBC generator; 1 × 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) SSW electric motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Daphné-class or Type 205-class?
The Daphné-class has greater displacement at 700 tons compared to the Type 205-class's 419 tons.
Which is faster, the Daphné-class or Type 205-class?
The Daphné-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Type 205-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daphné-class or Type 205-class?
The Daphné-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Type 205-class's 3,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daphné-class or Type 205-class?
The Daphné-class is longer at 57.8 meters compared to the Type 205-class's 44.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Daphné-class and Type 205-class have?
The Daphné-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Type 205-class's 22 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Daphné-class or Type 205-class?
The Daphné-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Type 205-class's 100 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daphné-class or Type 205-class?
The Daphné-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 205-class.