Golf I & II vs Type 209
The Golf I & II and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Golf I & II displaces 2,794 tons — 2.2x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Golf I & II reaches 17 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Golf I & II vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Golf I & II carries a crew of 80 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 3,553 tons for the Golf I & II vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Golf I & II. The Golf I & II was produced in 23 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Golf I & II was commissioned in 1958, 13 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| Ex-USSR diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1958, carried three R-13 ballistic missiles in a vertical launch configuration. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number built | 23 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,794 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 5 knots ◉ |
| Length | 98.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × diesel engines, each 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW); 3 × electric motors, 5,200 shp (3,880 kW); 3 shafts |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| 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 Golf I & II-class or Type 209-class?
The Golf I & II-class has greater displacement at 2,794 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Golf I & II-class or Type 209-class?
The Golf I & II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Golf I & II-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Golf I & II-class's 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Golf I & II-class or Type 209-class?
The Golf I & II-class is longer at 98.4 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Golf I & II-class and Type 209-class have?
The Golf I & II-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Golf I & II-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Golf I & II-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Golf I & II-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 23 vessels of the Golf I & II-class.