Heroine vs Type 212
The Heroine and the Type 212 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,454 tons for the Heroine vs 1,524 tons for the Type 212. The Heroine reaches 10 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 212. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Heroine vs 8,000 for the Type 212. The Heroine carries a crew of 30 vs 27 for the Type 212. Submerged displacement is 1,600 tons for the Heroine vs 1,830 tons for the Type 212. The Heroine can dive to 500 m compared to 200 m for the Type 212. The Heroine was produced in 3 units vs 10 for the Type 212.
| South African submarine, 1,454 tons displacement, propelled by diesel-electric engines with one shaft. | |
| Origin | πΏπ¦ South Africa |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| German diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2005, propelled by a Siemens Permasyn electric motor. | |
| Origin | π©πͺ Germany |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW) |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $450 million |
| Displacement | 1,454 tons β |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots β |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots β |
| Length | 62.0 m β |
| Beam | 7.6 m β |
| Crew | 30 β |
| Max depth | 500 m β |
| 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 | 1,524 tons β |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots β |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots β |
| Length | 56.0 m β |
| Beam | 6.8 m β |
| Crew | 27 β |
| Max depth | 200 m β |
| Propulsion | 1 Γ MTU 16V 396 marine diesel engine; 9 Γ HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (30β40 kW each) or 2 Γ HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (120 kW each); 1 Γ Siemens Permasyn electric motor (1700 kW) driving a single seven-bladed skewback propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Heroine-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class has greater displacement at 1,524 tons compared to the Heroine-class's 1,454 tons.
Which is faster, the Heroine-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Heroine-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Heroine-class or Type 212-class?
The Heroine-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 212-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Heroine-class or Type 212-class?
The Heroine-class is longer at 62.0 meters compared to the Type 212-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Heroine-class and Type 212-class have?
The Heroine-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Type 212-class's 27 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Heroine-class or Type 212-class?
The Heroine-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Type 212-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Heroine-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Heroine-class.