Taigei vs Invincible
Overview
The Taigei and the Invincible are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,000 tons for the Taigei vs 2,000 tons for the Invincible. The Taigei reaches 13 knots vs 10 knots for the Invincible. The Taigei carries a crew of 70 vs 28 for the Invincible.
The Taigei was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the Invincible. Cost per hull is $635M for the Taigei vs $680M for the Invincible. The Taigei was commissioned in 2022, 2 years before the Invincible (2024).
| Japanese attack submarine, introduced in 2022, utilizes lithium-ion batteries for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $635 million |
| Ordered in 2013, Singapore's Invincible-class is a German-built diesel-electric attack submarine distinguished by a design derived from the Type 214 export submarine. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇬 Singapore |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $680 million |
| Displacement | 3,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | lithium-ion batteries, snorkel power generation system |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 70.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric with air-independent propulsion (2 × 120 kW PEM fuel cells) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Taigei-class or Invincible-class?
The Taigei-class has greater displacement at 3,000 tons compared to the Invincible-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Taigei-class or Invincible-class?
The Taigei-class is faster with a maximum speed of 13 knots compared to the Invincible-class's 10 knots.
Which is longer, the Taigei-class or Invincible-class?
The Taigei-class is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Invincible-class's 70.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Taigei-class and Invincible-class have?
The Taigei-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Invincible-class's 28 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Taigei-class or Invincible-class?
The Invincible-class is more expensive at approximately $680 million per unit compared to the Taigei-class at $635 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Taigei-class or Invincible-class?
The Invincible-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Taigei-class.