Daphné vs Type 209
Overview
The Daphné and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 700 tons for the Daphné vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Daphné reaches 13 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Daphné vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Daphné carries a crew of 45 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 1,038 tons for the Daphné vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Daphné.
The Daphné was produced in 25 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Daphné was commissioned in 1964, 7 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 | 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 Daphné-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has greater displacement at 1,285 tons compared to the Daphné-class's 700 tons.
Which is faster, the Daphné-class or Type 209-class?
The Daphné-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daphné-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Daphné-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daphné-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Daphné-class's 57.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Daphné-class and Type 209-class have?
The Daphné-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Daphné-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Daphné-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daphné-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 25 vessels of the Daphné-class.