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).
| 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 |
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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 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.