Sjoormen vs Ula

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

Ula

Norwegian Ula-class submarine, introduced in 1989, uses a silent electric motor for propulsion.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Submarine
Type Submarine
Manufacturer Thyssen Nordseewerke
Year introduced 1989
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,075 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 51.0 m â—‰
Beam 6.1 m â—‰
Crew 23 â—‰
Max depth 150 m â—‰
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

Ula

Displacement 1,040 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 11.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 59.0 m â—‰
Beam 5.4 m â—‰
Crew 21 â—‰
Max depth 200 m â—‰
Propulsion Diesel-electric, 2 MTU 16V 396 diesel engines (970kW each), 1 propeller, 1 Siemens Permasyn "silent" electric motor 2,200 kW (3,000 hp)
Armament
  • 8 bow 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 14 Atlas Elektronik DM2A3 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sjoormen-class or Ula-class?
The Sjoormen-class has greater displacement at 1,075 tons compared to the Ula-class's 1,040 tons.
Which is faster, the Sjoormen-class or Ula-class?
The Sjoormen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Ula-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sjoormen-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Sjoormen-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sjoormen-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Sjoormen-class's 51.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sjoormen-class and Ula-class have?
The Sjoormen-class has a larger crew complement of 23 compared to the Ula-class's 21 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sjoormen-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 200 meters compared to the Sjoormen-class's 150 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sjoormen-class or Ula-class?
The Ula-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Sjoormen-class.