Todaro vs Type 212
The Todaro and the Type 212 are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,524 tons for the Todaro vs 1,524 tons for the Type 212. The Todaro reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 212. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Todaro vs 8,000 for the Type 212. The Todaro carries a crew of 27 vs 27 for the Type 212. Submerged displacement is 1,830 tons for the Todaro vs 1,830 tons for the Type 212. The Todaro can dive to 200 m compared to 200 m for the Type 212. The Todaro was produced in 10 units vs 10 for the Type 212.
| German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 2005, utilizes air-independent propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW) |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| German diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2005, propelled by a Siemens Permasyn electric motor. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW) |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $450 million |
| Displacement | 1,524 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 56.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 27 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × MTU-396 16V (2,150 kW) diesel engine; 9 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (30–40 kW each) or 2 × 120 kW fuel cells; 1 × Siemens Permasyn electric motor (2,850 kW) driving a single seven-bladed skewback propeller |
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| Displacement | 1,524 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 56.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 27 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × MTU 16V 396 marine diesel engine; 9 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (30–40 kW each) or 2 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (120 kW each); 1 × Siemens Permasyn electric motor (1700 kW) driving a single seven-bladed skewback propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Todaro-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class has greater displacement at 1,524 tons compared to the Todaro-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Todaro-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Todaro-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Todaro-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Todaro-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Todaro-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class is longer at 56.0 meters compared to the Todaro-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Todaro-class and Type 212-class have?
The Type 212-class has a larger crew complement of 27 compared to the Todaro-class's 27 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Todaro-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 200 meters compared to the Todaro-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Todaro-class or Type 212-class?
Both the Todaro-class and Type 212-class have been built in equal numbers with 10 vessels each.