Reis vs Type 212

The Reis and the Type 212 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,860 tons for the Reis vs 1,524 tons for the Type 212. The Reis reaches 10 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 212. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Reis vs 8,000 for the Type 212. The Reis carries a crew of 27 vs 27 for the Type 212. Submerged displacement is 2,013 tons for the Reis vs 1,830 tons for the Type 212. The Reis was produced in 2 units vs 10 for the Type 212. Cost per hull is $2,174M for the Reis vs $450M for the Type 212. The Reis was commissioned in 2024, 19 years after the Type 212 (2005).

Turkish submarine, 1,860 tons displacement, powered by Siemens fuel cells.
Origin πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarines
Manufacturer GΓΆlcΓΌk 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 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 10.0 knots β—‰
Range 12,000 nm β—‰
Length 68.4 m β—‰
Beam 6.3 m β—‰
Crew 27 β—‰
Max depth NA
Propulsion 3,900 kW (5,200 hp) Siemens Permasyn main engine, 2Γ— MTU 16V 396SE 64L diesel generators, 2Γ— batteries (324 Type 30PS15B), 2Γ— 120 kW (160 hp) Siemens fuel cells
Armament
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • Roketsan Akya torpedoes
  • Mk48 Mod6T torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Atmaca anti-ship missiles
Displacement 1,524 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 12.0 knots β—‰
Range 8,000 nm at 8 knots β—‰
Length 56.0 m β—‰
Beam 6.8 m β—‰
Crew 27 β—‰
Max depth 200 m
Propulsion 1 Γ— MTU 16V 396 marine diesel engine; 9 Γ— HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (30–40 kW each) or 2 Γ— HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (120 kW each); 1 Γ— Siemens Permasyn electric motor (1700 kW) driving a single seven-bladed skewback propeller
Armament
  • 6 Γ— 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 13 DM2A4 or Black Shark torpedoes
  • IDAS missiles
  • 24 external naval mines (optional)

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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.