Sjoormen vs Ula

Overview

The Sjoormen and the Ula are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,075 tons for the Sjoormen vs 1,040 tons for the Ula. The Sjoormen reaches 15 knots vs 11 knots for the Ula. The Sjoormen carries a crew of 23 vs 21 for the Ula. Submerged displacement is 1,400 tons for the Sjoormen vs 1,150 tons for the Ula. The Ula can dive to 200 m compared to 150 m for the Sjoormen.

The Sjoormen was produced in 5 units vs 6 for the Ula. The Sjoormen was commissioned in 1968, 21 years before the Ula (1989).

Singaporean submarine, introduced in 1968, propelled by a Pielstick diesel and ASEA electric motor.
Origin πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ 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 πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway
Category Submarine
Type Submarine
Manufacturer Thyssen Nordseewerke
Year introduced 1989
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,075 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 51.0 m β—‰
Beam 6.1 m β—‰
Crew 23 β—‰
Max depth 150 m β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Pielstick diesel, 1 Γ— ASEA electric motor, 1 shaft, 2,200 brake horsepower (1,600 kW)
Armament
  • 4 Γ— 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 Γ— 400 mm (16 in) torpedo tubes
  • Mines

Ula

Displacement 1,040 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 11.0 knots β—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 59.0 m β—‰
Beam 5.4 m β—‰
Crew 21 β—‰
Max depth 200 m β—‰
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.