Swiftsure vs Type 209
Overview
The Swiftsure and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes.
The Swiftsure displaces 4,400 tons — 3.4x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Swiftsure reaches 20 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Swiftsure vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Swiftsure carries a crew of 116 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 4,900 tons for the Swiftsure vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Swiftsure.
The Swiftsure was produced in 6 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Swiftsure was commissioned in 1973, 2 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| British nuclear-powered submarine, 4,400 tons displacement, propelled by shrouded pump-jet propulsors. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered fleet submarine |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. (VSEL) |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,400 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 82.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 116 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Nuclear Reactor, shrouded pump-jet propulsors |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Swiftsure-class or Type 209-class?
The Swiftsure-class has greater displacement at 4,400 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Swiftsure-class or Type 209-class?
The Swiftsure-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Swiftsure-class or Type 209-class?
The Swiftsure-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Swiftsure-class or Type 209-class?
The Swiftsure-class is longer at 82.9 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Swiftsure-class and Type 209-class have?
The Swiftsure-class has a larger crew complement of 116 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Swiftsure-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Swiftsure-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Swiftsure-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Swiftsure-class.