Dolphin vs Walrus
Overview
The Dolphin and the Walrus are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,640 tons for the Dolphin vs 2,450 tons for the Walrus. The Dolphin reaches 11 knots vs 12 knots for the Walrus. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Dolphin vs 10,000 for the Walrus. The Dolphin carries a crew of 45 vs 49 for the Walrus. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Dolphin vs 2,800 tons for the Walrus. The Dolphin can dive to 350 m compared to 300 m for the Walrus.
The Dolphin was produced in 5 units vs 4 for the Walrus. The Dolphin was commissioned in 1999, 9 years after the Walrus (1990).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 2,450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 9 knots ◉ |
| Length | 67.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 49 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| 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.