Narwhal vs Type 209
The Narwhal and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Narwhal displaces 5,027 tons — 3.9x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Narwhal reaches 20 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Narwhal vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Narwhal carries a crew of 107 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 5,378 tons for the Narwhal vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 400 m for the Narwhal. The Narwhal was produced in 1 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Narwhal was commissioned in 1969, 2 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| American nuclear submarine, 1969 introduction year, powered by an S5G pressurized water reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 5,027 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 95.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 107 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × S5G pressurized water reactor; 1 × steam turbine, 17,000 shp (13,000 kW); 1 shaft |
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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 Narwhal-class or Type 209-class?
The Narwhal-class has greater displacement at 5,027 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Narwhal-class or Type 209-class?
The Narwhal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Narwhal-class or Type 209-class?
The Narwhal-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Narwhal-class or Type 209-class?
The Narwhal-class is longer at 95.9 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Narwhal-class and Type 209-class have?
The Narwhal-class has a larger crew complement of 107 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Narwhal-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Narwhal-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Narwhal-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Narwhal-class.