Scorpène vs Type 209
| Displacement | 1,565 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 31 ◉ |
| Max depth | 350 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, Batteries, Air-independent propulsion (AIP), MESMA AIP, DRDO PAFC Fuel Cell AIP |
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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 Scorpène-class or Type 209-class?
The Scorpène-class has greater displacement at 1,565 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Scorpène-class or Type 209-class?
The Scorpène-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Scorpène-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Scorpène-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Scorpène-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Scorpène-class and Type 209-class have?
The Type 209-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Scorpène-class's 31 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Scorpène-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Scorpène-class's 350 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Scorpène-class or Type 209-class?
The Scorpène-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Type 209-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Scorpène-class or Type 209-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Scorpène-class.