Foxtrot vs Hai Lung

The Foxtrot and the Hai Lung are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 2,376 tons for the Hai Lung. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 12 knots for the Hai Lung. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 10,000 for the Hai Lung. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 67 for the Hai Lung. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 2,660 tons for the Hai Lung. The Hai Lung can dive to 300 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 2 for the Hai Lung. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 29 years before the Hai Lung (1987).

Ex-USSR submarine, 1958 introduction year, propelled by three diesel engines and three electric motors.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric patrol submarines
Manufacturer Sudomekh
Year introduced 1958
Number built 75 units
Estimated unit price NA
Taiwanese submarine, introduced in 1987, displaces 2,376 tons and has a crew of 67.
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Wilton-Fijenoord
Year introduced 1987
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $12 million
Displacement 1,983 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots â—‰
Range 20,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰
Length 89.9 m â—‰
Beam 7.4 m â—‰
Crew 78 â—‰
Max depth 296 m â—‰
Propulsion 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts
Armament
  • 10 x torpedo tubes (6 bow, 4 stern)
  • 22 torpedoes
Displacement 2,376 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots â—‰
Range 10,000 nm at 9 knots â—‰
Length 66.9 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 67 â—‰
Max depth 300 m â—‰
Propulsion 3 × Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp
Armament
  • 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 28 torpedoes/missiles
  • AEG SUT 264 torpedo
  • Mark 48 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Foxtrot-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Hai Lung-class has greater displacement at 2,376 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Hai Lung-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Hai Lung-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 66.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Hai Lung-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Hai Lung-class's 67 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Hai Lung-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Hai Lung-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Lung-class.