Daphné vs Sjoormen

Overview

The Daphné and the Sjoormen are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 700 tons for the Daphné vs 1,075 tons for the Sjoormen. The Daphné reaches 13 knots vs 15 knots for the Sjoormen. The Daphné carries a crew of 45 vs 23 for the Sjoormen. Submerged displacement is 1,038 tons for the Daphné vs 1,400 tons for the Sjoormen. The Daphné can dive to 300 m compared to 150 m for the Sjoormen.

The Daphné was produced in 25 units vs 5 for the Sjoormen. The Daphné was commissioned in 1964, 4 years before the Sjoormen (1968).

French diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1964, had a crew of 45 sailors.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Chantiers Dubigeon
Year introduced 1964
Number built 25 units
Estimated unit price NA
Singaporean submarine, introduced in 1968, propelled by a Pielstick diesel and ASEA electric motor.
Origin 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Submarine
Type Submarine
Manufacturer Kockums
Year introduced 1968
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 700 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots
Range 4,300 nm at 7 knots
Length 57.8 m
Beam 6.8 m
Crew 45
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 SEMT-Pielstick diesel engines, two 450-kilowatt diesel generator sets, and two electric motors creating 750 kilowatts (1,000 shp) sustained
Armament
  • 12 × 550 mm (22 in) torpedo tubes (8 bow, 4 stern)
  • 12 torpedoes (no reloads)
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles (Pakistan late 1980s)
Displacement 1,075 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Range NA
Length 51.0 m
Beam 6.1 m
Crew 23
Max depth 150 m
Propulsion 2 × Pielstick diesel, 1 × ASEA electric motor, 1 shaft, 2,200 brake horsepower (1,600 kW)
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 400 mm (16 in) torpedo tubes
  • Mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Daphné-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-class has greater displacement at 1,075 tons compared to the Daphné-class's 700 tons.
Which is faster, the Daphné-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Sjoormen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Daphné-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Daphné-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Daphné-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Sjoormen-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Daphné-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Daphné-class is longer at 57.8 meters compared to the Sjoormen-class's 51.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Daphné-class and Sjoormen-class have?
The Daphné-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Sjoormen-class's 23 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Daphné-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Daphné-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Sjoormen-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Daphné-class or Sjoormen-class?
The Daphné-class has been built in greater numbers with 25 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Sjoormen-class.