Hai Lung vs Type 209
The Hai Lung and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 2,376 tons for the Hai Lung vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Hai Lung reaches 12 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Hai Lung vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Hai Lung carries a crew of 67 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 2,660 tons for the Hai Lung vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Hai Lung. The Hai Lung was produced in 2 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $12M for the Hai Lung vs $285M for the Type 209. The Hai Lung was commissioned in 1987, 16 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 |
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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 Hai Lung-class or Type 209-class?
The Hai Lung-class has greater displacement at 2,376 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Lung-class or Type 209-class?
The Hai Lung-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Lung-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Hai Lung-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Lung-class or Type 209-class?
The Hai Lung-class is longer at 66.9 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Lung-class and Type 209-class have?
The Hai Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 67 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hai Lung-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hai Lung-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the Hai Lung-class at $12 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Lung-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Lung-class.