Scorpène vs Type 212
Overview
The Scorpène and the Type 212 are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 1,565 tons for the Scorpène vs 1,524 tons for the Type 212. The Scorpène reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Type 212. Operational range is 6,500 nautical miles for the Scorpène vs 8,000 for the Type 212. The Scorpène carries a crew of 31 vs 27 for the Type 212. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Scorpène vs 1,830 tons for the Type 212. The Scorpène can dive to 350 m compared to 200 m for the Type 212.
The Scorpène was produced in 14 units vs 10 for the Type 212. Cost per hull is $450M for the Scorpène vs $450M for the Type 212.
| French diesel-electric submarine, 1,565 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion. | |
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| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarines |
| Manufacturer | Naval Group |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | $450 million |
| German diesel-electric submarine, entered service in 2005, propelled by a Siemens Permasyn electric motor. | |
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| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW) |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $450 million |
| 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 | 1,524 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 56.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 27 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × MTU 16V 396 marine diesel engine; 9 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (30–40 kW each) or 2 × HDW/Siemens PEM fuel cells (120 kW each); 1 × Siemens Permasyn electric motor (1700 kW) driving a single seven-bladed skewback propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Scorpène-class or Type 212-class?
The Scorpène-class has greater displacement at 1,565 tons compared to the Type 212-class's 1,524 tons.
Which is faster, the Scorpène-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Scorpène-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Scorpène-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Scorpène-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Scorpène-class or Type 212-class?
The Scorpène-class is longer at 61.7 meters compared to the Type 212-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Scorpène-class and Type 212-class have?
The Scorpène-class has a larger crew complement of 31 compared to the Type 212-class's 27 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Scorpène-class or Type 212-class?
The Scorpène-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Type 212-class's 200 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Scorpène-class or Type 212-class?
The Type 212-class is more expensive at approximately $450 million per unit compared to the Scorpène-class at $450 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Scorpène-class or Type 212-class?
The Scorpène-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Type 212-class.