Kobben vs Type 205
Overview
The Kobben and the Type 205 are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 435 tons for the Kobben vs 419 tons for the Type 205. The Kobben reaches 10 knots vs 10 knots for the Type 205. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Kobben vs 3,950 for the Type 205. The Kobben carries a crew of 24 vs 22 for the Type 205. Submerged displacement is 485 tons for the Kobben vs 455 tons for the Type 205. The Kobben can dive to 180 m compared to 100 m for the Type 205.
The Kobben was produced in 15 units vs 13 for the Type 205. The Kobben was commissioned in 1964, 2 years after the Type 205 (1962).
| Displacement | 435 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,200 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 47.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 24 ◉ |
| Max depth | 180 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 MTU 1,100 hp (820 kW) diesel engines, 1 1,700 hp (1,300 kW) electric motor |
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| Displacement | 419 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,950 nm at 4 knots ◉ |
| Length | 44.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 22 ◉ |
| Max depth | 100 m ◉ |
| 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 |
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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.