Reis vs Type 212
| Turkish submarine, 1,860 tons displacement, powered by Siemens fuel cells. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarines |
| Manufacturer | Gölcük Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,174 million |
| German diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2005, propelled by a Siemens Permasyn electric motor. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW) |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $450 million |
| Displacement | 1,860 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 12,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 68.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 27 â—‰ |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,524 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 56.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 27 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 200 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × MTU 16V 396 marine diesel engine; 9 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (30–40 kW each) or 2 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (120 kW each); 1 × Siemens Permasyn electric motor (1700 kW) driving a single seven-bladed skewback propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Reis-class or Type 212-class?
The Reis-class has greater displacement at 1,860 tons compared to the Type 212-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Reis-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Reis-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Reis-class or Type 212-class?
The Reis-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 212-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Reis-class or Type 212-class?
The Reis-class is longer at 68.3 meters compared to the Type 212-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Reis-class and Type 212-class have?
The Type 212-class has a larger crew complement of 27 compared to the Reis-class's 27 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Reis-class or Type 212-class?
The Reis-class is more expensive at approximately $2.2 billion per unit compared to the Type 212-class at $450 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Reis-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Reis-class.