Dolphin vs Walrus
| 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 |
| Dutch diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1990, powered by three SEMT Pielstick diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 2,450 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 9 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 67.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 49 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 shaft (5 blades), 3 x SEMT Pielstick PA4 200 VG diesel engines 6,300 hp (4,700 kW), 1 x HOLEC electric motor, 420-cell VARTA batteries |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dolphin-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has greater displacement at 2,450 tons compared to the Dolphin-class's 1,640 tons.
Which is faster, the Dolphin-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-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 Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Dolphin-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dolphin-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class is longer at 67.7 meters compared to the Dolphin-class's 57.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Dolphin-class and Walrus-class have?
The Walrus-class has a larger crew complement of 49 compared to the Dolphin-class's 45 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Dolphin-class or Walrus-class?
The Dolphin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Walrus-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dolphin-class or Walrus-class?
The Dolphin-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Walrus-class.