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).

French diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1964, had a crew of 45 sailors.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Chantiers Dubigeon
Year introduced 1964
Number built 25 units
Estimated unit price NA
German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1962, displaced 419 tons.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarines
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke
Year introduced 1962
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Armament
  • 12 × 550 mm (22 in) torpedo tubes (8 bow, 4 stern)
  • 12 torpedoes (no reloads)
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles (Pakistan late 1980s)
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
Armament
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Torpedoes and naval mines

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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.