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Västergötland vs Walrus

Västergötland vs Walrus at a glance — displacement 1,070 vs 2,450 tons, length 48 vs 67 m, speed 11 vs 12 knots, crew 24 vs 49.

Specifications
Västergötland Walrus
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Kockums Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij
Year introduced 1987 1990
Number built 4 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,070 tons 2,450 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 12.0 knots
Range NA 10,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 48.5 m 67.7 m
Beam 6.1 m 8.4 m
Crew 24 49
Max depth 300 m 300 m
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Armament & Systems
Västergötland Walrus
Armament
  • 6 × 533mm tubes
  • 3 × 400mm tubes
  • Mines
  • 4 x 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 20 x Honeywell Mk 48 torpedoes or Honeywell NT 37 C/D/E torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Harpoon SSM
  • 40 mines
Propulsion 2 × Hedemora V12A/15, 1 × Jeumont-Schneider electric motor 1 shaft (5 blades), 3 x SEMT Pielstick PA4 200 VG diesel engines 6,300 hp (4,700 kW), 1 x HOLEC electric motor, 420-cell VARTA batteries
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Västergötland-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class has greater displacement at 2,450 tons compared to the Västergötland-class's 1,070 tons.
Which is faster, the Västergötland-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Västergötland-class's 11 knots.
Which is longer, the Västergötland-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class is longer at 67.7 meters compared to the Västergötland-class's 48.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Västergötland-class and Walrus-class have?
The Walrus-class has a larger crew complement of 49 compared to the Västergötland-class's 24 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Västergötland-class or Walrus-class?
Both the Västergötland-class and Walrus-class have a maximum depth of 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Västergötland-class or Walrus-class?
Both the Västergötland-class and Walrus-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.