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Nazario Sauro vs Västergötland

Nazario Sauro vs Västergötland at a glance — displacement 1,456 vs 1,070 tons, length 63 vs 48 m, speed 12 vs 11 knots, crew 51 vs 24.

Specifications
Nazario Sauro Västergötland
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Italcantieri Kockums
Year introduced 1979 1987
Number built 8 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,456 tons 1,070 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots 11.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 63.9 m 48.5 m
Beam 6.8 m 6.1 m
Crew 51 24
Max depth 300 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Nazario Sauro Västergötland
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes Whitehead A-184 or 24 mines carried
  • 6 × 533mm tubes
  • 3 × 400mm tubes
  • Mines
Propulsion 3 x shaft diesel Grandi Motori Trieste GMT 210.16-NM (2,7 MW); 1 electric engine Magneti Marelli (2.686 kW) 2 × Hedemora V12A/15, 1 × Jeumont-Schneider electric motor
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Nazario Sauro-class or Västergötland-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class has greater displacement at 1,456 tons compared to the Västergötland-class's 1,070 tons.
Which is faster, the Nazario Sauro-class or Västergötland-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Västergötland-class's 11 knots.
Which is longer, the Nazario Sauro-class or Västergötland-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class is longer at 63.9 meters compared to the Västergötland-class's 48.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Nazario Sauro-class and Västergötland-class have?
The Nazario Sauro-class has a larger crew complement of 51 compared to the Västergötland-class's 24 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Nazario Sauro-class or Västergötland-class?
Both the Nazario Sauro-class and Västergötland-class have a maximum depth of 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nazario Sauro-class or Västergötland-class?
The Nazario Sauro-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Västergötland-class.