Kobben vs Type 206

Norwegian coastal submarine, introduced in 1964, displaced 435 tons, and had a crew of 24.
Profile of Kobben
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Submarine
Type Coastal submarine
Manufacturer Nordseewerke GmbH
Year introduced 1964
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1973, propelled by two MTU diesel engines.
Profile of Type 206
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarines
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1973
Number built 18 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 435 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 10.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,200 nm at 8 knots â—‰
Length 47.2 m â—‰
Beam 4.7 m â—‰
Crew 24 â—‰
Max depth 180 m â—‰
Propulsion 2 MTU 1,100 hp (820 kW) diesel engines, 1 1,700 hp (1,300 kW) electric motor
Armament
  • 8 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • T1 / T1 mod 1 torpedoes
  • Mk-37 Mod 1/2 torpedoes
  • TP-612 torpedoes
  • TP-613 torpedoes
Displacement 456 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 10.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 6 knots â—‰
Length 48.5 m â—‰
Beam 4.6 m â—‰
Crew 22 â—‰
Max depth 200 m â—‰
Propulsion 2 MTU 12V 493, 4-stroke diesel engines, each coupled with an Asea Brown Boveri-generator; 1 Siemens-Schuckert-Werke electric motor driving single five or seven blade propeller
Armament
  • 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 8 DM2A1 Seeaal (206) or DM2A3 Seehecht (206A) torpedoes
  • 24 mines can be carried externally

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kobben-class or Type 206-class?
The Type 206-class has greater displacement at 456 tons compared to the Kobben-class's 435 tons.
Which is faster, the Kobben-class or Type 206-class?
The Type 206-class is faster with a maximum speed of 10 knots compared to the Kobben-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kobben-class or Type 206-class?
The Type 206-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kobben-class's 4,200 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kobben-class or Type 206-class?
The Type 206-class is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Kobben-class's 47.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Kobben-class and Type 206-class have?
The Kobben-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the Type 206-class's 22 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kobben-class or Type 206-class?
The Type 206-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 200 meters compared to the Kobben-class's 180 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kobben-class or Type 206-class?
The Type 206-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Kobben-class.