Hai Lung vs Walrus

Overview

The Hai Lung and the Walrus are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 2,376 tons for the Hai Lung vs 2,450 tons for the Walrus. The Hai Lung reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Walrus. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Hai Lung vs 10,000 for the Walrus. The Hai Lung carries a crew of 67 vs 49 for the Walrus. Submerged displacement is 2,660 tons for the Hai Lung vs 2,800 tons for the Walrus. The Hai Lung can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Walrus.

The Hai Lung was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Walrus. The Hai Lung was commissioned in 1987, 3 years before the Walrus (1990).

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
Dutch diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1990, powered by three SEMT Pielstick diesel engines.
Origin 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij
Year introduced 1990
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Displacement 2,450 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 67.7 m
Beam 8.4 m
Crew 49
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion 1 shaft (5 blades), 3 x SEMT Pielstick PA4 200 VG diesel engines 6,300 hp (4,700 kW), 1 x HOLEC electric motor, 420-cell VARTA batteries
Armament
  • 4 x 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 20 x Honeywell Mk 48 torpedoes or Honeywell NT 37 C/D/E torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon SSM
  • 40 mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hai Lung-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has greater displacement at 2,450 tons compared to the Hai Lung-class's 2,376 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Lung-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Hai Lung-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Lung-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Hai Lung-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Lung-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class is longer at 67.7 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 66.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Lung-class and Walrus-class have?
The Hai Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 67 compared to the Walrus-class's 49 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hai Lung-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Lung-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Lung-class.