Taigei vs Type 209
The Taigei and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes. The Taigei displaces 3,000 tons — 2.3x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Taigei reaches 13 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. The Taigei carries a crew of 70 vs 36 for the Type 209. The Taigei was produced in 4 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $635M for the Taigei vs $285M for the Type 209. The Taigei was commissioned in 2022, 51 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| Displacement | 3,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system |
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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 Taigei-class or Type 209-class?
The Taigei-class has greater displacement at 3,000 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Taigei-class or Type 209-class?
The Taigei-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Taigei-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Taigei-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Taigei-class or Type 209-class?
The Taigei-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Taigei-class and Type 209-class have?
The Taigei-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Taigei-class or Type 209-class?
The Taigei-class is more expensive at approximately $635 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Taigei-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Taigei-class.