Type 209 vs Västergötland
| 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 | 1,285 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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| Displacement | 1,070 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 48.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 24 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Hedemora V12A/15, 1 × Jeumont-Schneider electric motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 209-class or Västergötland-class?
The Type 209-class has greater displacement at 1,285 tons compared to the Västergötland-class's 1,070 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 209-class or Västergötland-class?
The Västergötland-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 209-class or Västergötland-class?
The Type 209-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Västergötland-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 209-class or Västergötland-class?
The Type 209-class is longer at 64.4 meters compared to the Västergötland-class's 48.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 209-class and Västergötland-class have?
The Type 209-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Västergötland-class's 24 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 209-class or Västergötland-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Västergötland-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 209-class or Västergötland-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Västergötland-class.