Type 039A vs Type 209
Overview
The Type 039A and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes.
The Type 039A reaches 12 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Type 039A vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Type 039A carries a crew of 36 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 3,600 tons for the Type 039A vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 250 m for the Type 039A.
The Type 039A was produced in 21 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Type 039A was commissioned in 2006, 35 years after the Type 209 (1971).
| Displacement | NA |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 77.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 250 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 1 shaft, AIP (Stirling engine) |
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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 Type 039A-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has greater displacement at 1,285 tons compared to the Type 039A-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 039A-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 039A-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 039A-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 039A-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 209-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 039A-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 039A-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 039A-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Type 039A-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 039A-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Type 039A-class's 250 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 039A-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 21 vessels of the Type 039A-class.