Type 212CD vs Invincible
Overview
The Type 212CD and the Invincible are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 2,500 tons for the Type 212CD vs 2,000 tons for the Invincible. The Type 212CD reaches 20 knots vs 10 knots for the Invincible. The Type 212CD carries a crew of 30 vs 28 for the Invincible.
| Designed by Germany and Norway for planned 2029 commissioning, the Type 212CD-class air-independent propulsion attack submarine features a diamond-shaped hull to reduce active sonar detection. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Ordered in 2013, Singapore's Invincible-class is a German-built diesel-electric attack submarine distinguished by a design derived from the Type 214 export submarine. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇬 Singapore |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $680 million |
| Displacement | 2,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 73.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Lithium battery, new 4th gen AIP PEM fuel cells (HDW), and 2 MTU 4000 series diesel engines |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 70.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric with air-independent propulsion (2 × 120 kW PEM fuel cells) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 212CD-class or Invincible-class?
The Type 212CD-class has greater displacement at 2,500 tons compared to the Invincible-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 212CD-class or Invincible-class?
The Type 212CD-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Invincible-class's 10 knots.
Which is longer, the Type 212CD-class or Invincible-class?
The Type 212CD-class is longer at 73.0 meters compared to the Invincible-class's 70.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 212CD-class and Invincible-class have?
The Type 212CD-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Invincible-class's 28 crew members.