Halibut vs Type 209
The Halibut and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Halibut displaces 3,655 tons — 2.8x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Halibut reaches 15 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Halibut vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Halibut carries a crew of 97 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 5,000 tons for the Halibut vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Halibut was commissioned in 1960, 11 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| American nuclear-powered submarine, introduced in 1960, propelled by a 7300 shp S3W reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered guided missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Mare Island Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,655 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 110.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 97 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | S3W reactor, 7300 shp; two turbines, two 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 Halibut-class or Type 209-class?
The Halibut-class has greater displacement at 3,655 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Halibut-class or Type 209-class?
The Halibut-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Halibut-class or Type 209-class?
The Halibut-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Halibut-class or Type 209-class?
The Halibut-class is longer at 110.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Halibut-class and Type 209-class have?
The Halibut-class has a larger crew complement of 97 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.