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Sjoormen vs Västergötland

Sjoormen vs Västergötland at a glance — displacement 1,075 vs 1,070 tons, length 51 vs 48 m, speed 15 vs 11 knots, crew 23 vs 24.

Specifications
Sjoormen Västergötland
Origin 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Kockums Kockums
Year introduced 1968 1987
Number built 5 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,075 tons 1,070 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 11.0 knots
Length 51.0 m 48.5 m
Beam 6.1 m 6.1 m
Crew 23 24
Max depth 150 m 300 m
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Armament & Systems
Sjoormen Västergötland
Armament
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 400 mm (16 in) torpedo tubes
  • Mines
  • 6 × 533mm tubes
  • 3 × 400mm tubes
  • Mines
Propulsion 2 × Pielstick diesel, 1 × ASEA electric motor, 1 shaft, 2,200 brake horsepower (1,600 kW) 2 × Hedemora V12A/15, 1 × Jeumont-Schneider electric motor
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sjoormen-class or Västergötland-class?
The Sjoormen-class has greater displacement at 1,075 tons compared to the Västergötland-class's 1,070 tons.
Which is faster, the Sjoormen-class or Västergötland-class?
The Sjoormen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Västergötland-class's 11 knots.
Which is longer, the Sjoormen-class or Västergötland-class?
The Sjoormen-class is longer at 51.0 meters compared to the Västergötland-class's 48.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Sjoormen-class and Västergötland-class have?
The Västergötland-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the Sjoormen-class's 23 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Sjoormen-class or Västergötland-class?
The Västergötland-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 Sjoormen-class or Västergötland-class?
The Sjoormen-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Västergötland-class.