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Kobben vs Sjoormen

Kobben vs Sjoormen at a glance — displacement 435 vs 1,075 tons, length 47 vs 51 m, speed 10 vs 15 knots, crew 24 vs 23.

Kobben submarine side profile drawing
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Specifications
Kobben Sjoormen
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Coastal submarine Submarine
Manufacturer Nordseewerke GmbH Kockums
Year introduced 1964 1968
Number built 15 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 435 tons 1,075 tons
Maximum speed 10.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 4,200 nm at 8 knots NA
Length 47.2 m 51.0 m
Beam 4.7 m 6.1 m
Crew 24 23
Max depth 180 m 150 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Kobben Sjoormen
Armament
  • 8 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • T1 / T1 mod 1 torpedoes
  • Mk-37 Mod 1/2 torpedoes
  • TP-612 torpedoes
  • TP-613 torpedoes
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 400 mm (16 in) torpedo tubes
  • Mines
Propulsion 2 MTU 1,100 hp (820 kW) diesel engines, 1 1,700 hp (1,300 kW) electric motor 2 × Pielstick diesel, 1 × ASEA electric motor, 1 shaft, 2,200 brake horsepower (1,600 kW)
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Former operators · 15 built
Sjoormen-class Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 5 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kobben-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-class has greater displacement at 1,075 tons compared to the Kobben-class's 435 tons.
Which is faster, the Kobben-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Kobben-class's 10 knots.
Which is longer, the Kobben-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-class is longer at 51.0 meters compared to the Kobben-class's 47.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kobben-class and Sjoormen-class have?
The Kobben-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the Sjoormen-class's 23 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kobben-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Kobben-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 180 meters compared to the Sjoormen-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kobben-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Kobben-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Sjoormen-class.