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Sjoormen vs Type 209

Sjoormen vs Type 209 at a glance — displacement 1,075 vs 1,285 tons, length 51 vs 64 m, speed 15 vs 11 knots, crew 23 vs 36.

Specifications
Sjoormen Type 209
Origin 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Kockums Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1968 1971
Number built 5 units 68 units
Estimated unit price NA $285 million
Displacement 1,075 tons 1,285 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 11.0 knots
Range NA 11,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 51.0 m 64.4 m
Beam 6.1 m 6.5 m
Crew 23 36
Max depth 150 m 500 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sjoormen Type 209
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 400 mm (16 in) torpedo tubes
  • Mines
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 14 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • SeaHake mod 4 torpedoes
  • SUT torpedoes
  • SST torpedoes
  • Mark 24 Tigerfish torpedoes
  • DM2A3 torpedoes
  • Blackshark torpedoes
  • A184 mod. 3 torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Mark 37 torpedoes
  • Mark 48 torpedoes
  • Mines
Propulsion 2 × Pielstick diesel, 1 × ASEA electric motor, 1 shaft, 2,200 brake horsepower (1,600 kW) Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sjoormen-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has greater displacement at 1,285 tons compared to the Sjoormen-class's 1,075 tons.
Which is faster, the Sjoormen-class or Type 209-class?
The Sjoormen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sjoormen-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Sjoormen-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sjoormen-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Sjoormen-class's 51.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sjoormen-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Sjoormen-class's 23 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sjoormen-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Sjoormen-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sjoormen-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Sjoormen-class.