Foxtrot vs Type 209
The Foxtrot and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,983 tons for the Foxtrot vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Foxtrot reaches 16 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 20,000 nautical miles for the Foxtrot vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Foxtrot carries a crew of 78 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Foxtrot was produced in 75 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Foxtrot was commissioned in 1958, 13 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 |
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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 Foxtrot-class or Type 209-class?
The Foxtrot-class has greater displacement at 1,983 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Foxtrot-class or Type 209-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foxtrot-class or Type 209-class?
The Foxtrot-class has a longer range at 20,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 209-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foxtrot-class or Type 209-class?
The Foxtrot-class is longer at 89.9 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Foxtrot-class and Type 209-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Foxtrot-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foxtrot-class or Type 209-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 68 vessels of the Type 209-class.