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Ghadir vs Type 205

Ghadir vs Type 205 at a glance — displacement 117 vs 419 tons, length 29 vs 44 m, speed 10 vs 10 knots, crew 7 vs 22.

Type 205 submarine side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Type 205
Specifications
Ghadir Type 205
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Midget submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Marine Industries Organization Howaldtswerke
Year introduced 2007 1962
Number built 20 units 13 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 117 tons 419 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 10.0 knots
Range NA 3,950 nm at 4 knots
Length 29.0 m 44.3 m
Beam 9.0 m 4.6 m
Crew 7 22
Max depth NA 100 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Ghadir Type 205
Armament
  • 2 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Valfajr torpedoes
  • Hoot torpedoes
  • Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Jask-2 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Torpedoes and naval mines
Propulsion Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller 2 × 440 kW (590 hp) Mercedes-Benz 4-stroke V12 diesel engines each coupled to a BBC generator; 1 × 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) SSW electric motor
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Ghadir-class or Type 205-class?
The Type 205-class has greater displacement at 419 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Ghadir-class or Type 205-class?
The Type 205-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ghadir-class or Type 205-class?
The Type 205-class has a longer range at 3,950 nautical miles compared to the Ghadir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ghadir-class or Type 205-class?
The Type 205-class is longer at 44.3 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ghadir-class and Type 205-class have?
The Type 205-class has a larger crew complement of 22 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghadir-class or Type 205-class?
The Ghadir-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 205-class.