Reis vs Type 209
The Reis and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,860 tons for the Reis vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Reis reaches 10 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Reis vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Reis carries a crew of 27 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 2,013 tons for the Reis vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Reis was produced in 2 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $2,174M for the Reis vs $285M for the Type 209. The Reis was commissioned in 2024, 53 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| Displacement | 1,860 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 68.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 27 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | 3,900 kW (5,200 hp) Siemens Permasyn main engine, 2× MTU 16V 396SE 64L diesel generators, 2× batteries (324 Type 30PS15B), 2× 120 kW (160 hp) Siemens fuel cells |
| Armament |
|
| 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) |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Reis-class or Type 209-class?
The Reis-class has greater displacement at 1,860 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Reis-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Reis-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Reis-class or Type 209-class?
The Reis-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 209-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Reis-class or Type 209-class?
The Reis-class is longer at 68.3 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Reis-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Reis-class's 27 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Reis-class or Type 209-class?
The Reis-class is more expensive at approximately $2.2 billion per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Reis-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Reis-class.