Kobben vs Type 206

Overview

The Kobben and the Type 206 are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 435 tons for the Kobben vs 456 tons for the Type 206. The Kobben reaches 10 knots vs 10 knots for the Type 206. Operational range is 4,200 nautical miles for the Kobben vs 4,500 for the Type 206. The Kobben carries a crew of 24 vs 22 for the Type 206. Submerged displacement is 485 tons for the Kobben vs 500 tons for the Type 206. The Type 206 can dive to 200 m compared to 180 m for the Kobben.

The Kobben was produced in 15 units vs 18 for the Type 206. The Kobben was commissioned in 1964, 9 years before the Type 206 (1973).

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
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range 4,200 nm at 8 knots
Length 47.2 m
Beam 4.7 m
Crew 24
Max depth 180 m
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
Maximum speed 10.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 6 knots
Length 48.5 m
Beam 4.6 m
Crew 22
Max depth 200 m
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.