Hai Lung vs Victoria

Overview

The Hai Lung and the Victoria are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 2,376 tons for the Hai Lung vs 2,455 tons for the Victoria. The Hai Lung reaches 12 knots vs 12 knots for the Victoria. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Hai Lung vs 8,000 for the Victoria. The Hai Lung carries a crew of 67 vs 59 for the Victoria. Submerged displacement is 2,660 tons for the Hai Lung vs 2,455 tons for the Victoria. The Hai Lung can dive to 300 m compared to 200 m for the Victoria.

The Hai Lung was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Victoria. The Hai Lung was commissioned in 1987, 3 years before the Victoria (1990).

Taiwanese submarine, introduced in 1987, displaces 2,376 tons and has a crew of 67.
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer Wilton-Fijenoord
Year introduced 1987
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $12 million
British submarine Victoria, introduced in 1990, utilizes diesel-electric propulsion with one shaft.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer VSEL, Ltd
Year introduced 1990
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,376 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm at 9 knots
Length 66.9 m
Beam 8.4 m
Crew 67
Max depth 300 m
Propulsion 3 × Bronswerk/Stork-Werkspoor RUB 215x12 diesels; 4050 hp
Armament
  • 6 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 28 torpedoes/missiles
  • AEG SUT 264 torpedo
  • Mark 48 torpedo
  • UGM-84 Harpoon
Displacement 2,455 tons
Maximum speed 12.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 8 knots
Length 70.3 m
Beam 7.2 m
Crew 59
Max depth 200 m
Propulsion Diesel-electric – 1 shaft; 2 × Paxman Valenta 2,035 hp (1.517 MW) 1600 RPA SZ diesels; 1 × GEC electric motor (5 MW)
Armament
  • 6 x 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 18 x Mark 48 Mod 7 AT torpedoes
  • Mk 24 Tigerfish Mod 2 torpedoes
  • UGM-84 Sub-Harpoon missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hai Lung-class or Victoria-class?
The Victoria-class has greater displacement at 2,455 tons compared to the Hai Lung-class's 2,376 tons.
Which is faster, the Hai Lung-class or Victoria-class?
The Victoria-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Hai Lung-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hai Lung-class or Victoria-class?
The Hai Lung-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Victoria-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hai Lung-class or Victoria-class?
The Victoria-class is longer at 70.3 meters compared to the Hai Lung-class's 66.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Hai Lung-class and Victoria-class have?
The Hai Lung-class has a larger crew complement of 67 compared to the Victoria-class's 59 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Hai Lung-class or Victoria-class?
The Hai Lung-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Victoria-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hai Lung-class or Victoria-class?
The Victoria-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hai Lung-class.