Kobben vs Type 209
The Kobben and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Type 209 displaces 1,285 tons — 3.0x the Kobben's 435 tons. The Kobben reaches 10 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Kobben vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Kobben carries a crew of 24 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 485 tons for the Kobben vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 180 m for the Kobben. The Kobben was produced in 15 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Kobben was commissioned in 1964, 7 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kobben-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has greater displacement at 1,285 tons compared to the Kobben-class's 435 tons.
Which is faster, the Kobben-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Kobben-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kobben-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Kobben-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kobben-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Kobben-class's 47.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kobben-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Kobben-class's 24 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kobben-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Kobben-class's 180 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kobben-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Kobben-class.