Type 209 vs Victor III
The Type 209 and the Victor III are both Submarine classes. The Victor III displaces 6,990 tons — 5.4x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Type 209 reaches 11 knots vs 14 knots for the Victor III. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Type 209 vs 99,999 for the Victor III. The Type 209 carries a crew of 36 vs 100 for the Victor III. Submerged displacement is 1,810 tons for the Type 209 vs 7,250 tons for the Victor III. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 400 m for the Victor III. The Type 209 was produced in 68 units vs 48 for the Victor III. The Type 209 was commissioned in 1971, 4 years after the Victor III (1967).
| 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 | 6,990 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 107.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | One VM-4P pressurized-water twin nuclear reactor (2x75 MW), 2 sets OK-300 steam turbines; 1 7-bladed or 2 4-bladed props; 31,000 shp (23,000 kW) at 290 shaft rpm |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 209-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class has greater displacement at 6,990 tons compared to the Type 209-class's 1,285 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 209-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Type 209-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 209-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 209-class has a range of 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 209-class or Victor III-class?
The Victor III-class is longer at 107.1 meters compared to the Type 209-class's 64.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 209-class and Victor III-class have?
The Victor III-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Type 209-class's 36 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Type 209-class or Victor III-class?
The Type 209-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 500 meters compared to the Victor III-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 209-class or Victor III-class?
The Type 209-class has been built in greater numbers with 68 vessels compared to 48 vessels of the Victor III-class.