Kobben vs Type 205

Norwegian coastal submarine, introduced in 1964, displaced 435 tons, and had a crew of 24.
Profile of Kobben
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Submarine
Type Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Nordseewerke GmbH
Year introduced 1964
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1962, displaced 419 tons.
Profile of Type 205
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarines
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke
Year introduced 1962
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 435 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 10.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,200 nm at 8 knots â—‰
Length 47.2 m â—‰
Beam 4.7 m â—‰
Crew 24 â—‰
Max depth 180 m â—‰
Propulsion 2 MTU 1,100 hp (820 kW) diesel engines, 1 1,700 hp (1,300 kW) electric motor
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
Displacement 419 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 10.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,950 nm at 4 knots â—‰
Length 44.3 m â—‰
Beam 4.6 m â—‰
Crew 22 â—‰
Max depth 100 m â—‰
Propulsion 2 × 440 kW (590 hp) Mercedes-Benz 4-stroke V12 diesel engines each coupled to a BBC generator; 1 × 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) SSW electric motor
Armament
  • 8 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Torpedoes and naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kobben-class or Type 205-class?
The Kobben-class has greater displacement at 435 tons compared to the Type 205-class's 419 tons.
Which is faster, the Kobben-class or Type 205-class?
The Type 205-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Kobben-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kobben-class or Type 205-class?
The Kobben-class has a longer range at 4,200 nautical miles compared to the Type 205-class's 3,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kobben-class or Type 205-class?
The Kobben-class is longer at 47.2 meters compared to the Type 205-class's 44.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Kobben-class and Type 205-class have?
The Kobben-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the Type 205-class's 22 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kobben-class or Type 205-class?
The Kobben-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 180 meters compared to the Type 205-class's 100 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kobben-class or Type 205-class?
The Kobben-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Type 205-class.