Dolphin vs Type 039A
Overview
The Dolphin and the Type 039A are both Submarine classes.
The Dolphin reaches 11 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 039A. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Dolphin vs 12,000 for the Type 039A. The Dolphin carries a crew of 45 vs 36 for the Type 039A. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Dolphin vs 3,600 tons for the Type 039A. The Dolphin can dive to 350 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.
The Dolphin was produced in 5 units vs 21 for the Type 039A. The Dolphin was commissioned in 1999, 7 years before the Type 039A (2006).
| Israeli diesel-electric submarine, 1,640 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion in the Dolphin 2 class. | |
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| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,000 million |
| Displacement | 1,640 tons |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Max depth | 350 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,243 shp (3,164 kW); Dolphin 2 class: air-independent HDW Fuel Cell System |
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| Displacement | NA |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 77.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 250 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dolphin-class or Type 039A-class?
The Dolphin-class has greater displacement at 1,640 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Dolphin-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Dolphin-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dolphin-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Dolphin-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dolphin-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Dolphin-class's 57.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Dolphin-class and Type 039A-class have?
The Dolphin-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Dolphin-class or Type 039A-class?
The Dolphin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dolphin-class or Type 039A-class?
The Type 039A-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Dolphin-class.