Heroine vs Type 209
The Heroine and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,454 tons for the Heroine vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Heroine reaches 10 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Heroine vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Heroine carries a crew of 30 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 1,600 tons for the Heroine vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Heroine can dive to 500 m compared to 500 m for the Type 209. The Heroine was produced in 3 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Heroine was commissioned in 2005, 34 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| South African submarine, 1,454 tons displacement, propelled by diesel-electric engines with one shaft. | |
| Origin | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,454 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 62.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 12V 396 diesel engines delivering 2.8MW, 4 alternators, 1 Siemens 3.7MW motor, 1 shaft |
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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 Heroine-class or Type 209-class?
The Heroine-class has greater displacement at 1,454 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Heroine-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Heroine-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Heroine-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Heroine-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Heroine-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Heroine-class's 62.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Heroine-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Heroine-class's 30 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Heroine-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Heroine-class's 500 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Heroine-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Heroine-class.