Dolphin vs Type 209
| Israeli diesel-electric submarine, 1,640 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion in the Dolphin 2 class. | |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 57.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 45 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 350 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 1,285 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 64.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 36 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 500 m â—‰ |
| 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 Dolphin-class or Type 209-class?
The Dolphin-class has greater displacement at 1,640 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Dolphin-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Dolphin-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dolphin-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Dolphin-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dolphin-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Dolphin-class's 57.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Dolphin-class and Type 209-class have?
The Dolphin-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Dolphin-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Dolphin-class's 350 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dolphin-class or Type 209-class?
The Dolphin-class is more expensive at approximately $1.0 billion per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dolphin-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Dolphin-class.