Hai Lung vs Type 209

Overview

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).

Hai Lung

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
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Type 209

German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1971, displaces 1,285 tons.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarines
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1971
Number built 68 units
Estimated unit price $285 million
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Hai Lung

Displacement 2,376 tons ◉
Maximum speed 12.0 knots ◉
Range 10,000 nm at 9 knots ◉
Length 66.9 m ◉
Beam 8.4 m ◉
Crew 67 ◉
Max depth 300 m ◉
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

Type 209

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)
Armament
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 14 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • SeaHake mod 4 torpedoes
  • SUT torpedoes
  • SST torpedoes
  • Mark 24 Tigerfish torpedoes
  • DM2A3 torpedoes
  • Blackshark torpedoes
  • A184 mod. 3 torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Mark 37 torpedoes
  • Mark 48 torpedoes
  • Mines

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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.

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