Agosta vs Type 209

Overview

The Agosta and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 1,524 tons for the Agosta vs 1,285 tons for the Type 209. The Agosta reaches 12 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 8,500 nautical miles for the Agosta vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Agosta carries a crew of 41 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 1,788 tons for the Agosta vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 300 m for the Agosta.

The Agosta was produced in 13 units vs 68 for the Type 209. Cost per hull is $950M for the Agosta vs $285M for the Type 209. The Agosta was commissioned in 1977, 6 years after the Type 209 (1971).

French diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1977, has a crew of 41.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer DCNS
Year introduced 1977
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price $950 million
German diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1971, displaces 1,285 tons.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarines
Manufacturer Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1971
Number built 68 units
Estimated unit price $285 million
Displacement 1,524 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm
Length 67.0 m
Beam 6.0 m
Crew 41
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion diesel-electric
Armament
  • SM 39 Exocet
  • 4 × 550 mm (22 in) bow torpedo tubes
  • ECAN L5 Mod 3 torpedoes
  • ECAN F17 Mod 2 torpedoes
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)
Armament
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 14 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon missiles
  • SeaHake mod 4 torpedoes
  • SUT torpedoes
  • SST torpedoes
  • Mark 24 Tigerfish torpedoes
  • DM2A3 torpedoes
  • Blackshark torpedoes
  • A184 mod. 3 torpedoes
  • DM2A4 torpedoes
  • Mark 37 torpedoes
  • Mark 48 torpedoes
  • Mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Agosta-class or Type 209-class?
The Agosta-class has greater displacement at 1,524 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Agosta-class or Type 209-class?
The Agosta-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Agosta-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Agosta-class's 8,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Agosta-class or Type 209-class?
The Agosta-class is longer at 67.0 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Agosta-class and Type 209-class have?
The Agosta-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Agosta-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Agosta-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Agosta-class or Type 209-class?
The Agosta-class is more expensive at approximately $950 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agosta-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Agosta-class.