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Heroine vs Type 214

Heroine vs Type 214 at a glance — displacement 1,454 vs 1,690 tons, length 62 vs 65 m, speed 10 vs 12 knots, crew 30 vs 27.

Specifications
Heroine Type 214
Origin 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW)
Year introduced 2005 2007
Number built 3 units 16 units
Estimated unit price NA $330 million
Displacement 1,454 tons 1,690 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range 11,000 nm at 10 knots 12,000 nm
Length 62.0 m 65.0 m
Beam 7.6 m 6.3 m
Crew 30 27
Max depth 500 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Heroine Type 214
Armament
  • 8 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 14 AEG SUT 264 torpedoes
  • optional UGM-84 Harpoon integration
  • 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (4 capable of firing Sub-Harpoon missiles)
  • Heavyweight torpedoes and naval mines
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 4 MTU 12V 396 diesel engines delivering 2.8MW, 4 alternators, 1 Siemens 3.7MW motor, 1 shaft Diesel-electric with fuel cell air-independent propulsion (AIP)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Heroine-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-class has greater displacement at 1,690 tons compared to the Heroine-class's 1,454 tons.
Which is faster, the Heroine-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-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 214-class?
The Type 214-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Heroine-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Heroine-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-class is longer at 65.0 meters compared to the Heroine-class's 62.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Heroine-class and Type 214-class have?
The Heroine-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Type 214-class's 27 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Heroine-class or Type 214-class?
The Heroine-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Type 214-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Heroine-class or Type 214-class?
The Type 214-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Heroine-class.