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Type 212CD vs Invincible

Type 212CD vs Invincible at a glance — displacement 2,500 vs 2,000 tons, length 73 vs 70 m, speed 20 vs 10 knots, crew 30 vs 28.

Specifications
Type 212CD Invincible
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Attack submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
Year introduced -- 2024
Number built NA 6 units
Estimated unit price NA $680 million
Displacement 2,500 tons 2,000 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 10.0 knots
Length 73.0 m 70.0 m
Beam 10.0 m 6.3 m
Crew 30 28
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Armament & Systems
Type 212CD Invincible
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • DM2A5 (CHWT) heavyweight torpedoes
  • Seaspider anti-torpedo torpedo
  • IDAS anti-air/anti-light vessel missiles
  • NSM-SL anti-ship missiles (under consideration)
  • 3SM Tyrfing anti-ship missiles (under consideration)
  • IAI BlueWhale UUV (potentially)
  • 8 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • Heavyweight torpedoes
  • Anti-ship missiles
  • Naval mines
Propulsion Lithium battery, new 4th gen AIP PEM fuel cells (HDW), and 2 MTU 4000 series diesel engines 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.