Collins vs Walrus
Overview
The Collins and the Walrus are both Submarine classes.
Displacement is 3,100 tons for the Collins vs 2,450 tons for the Walrus. The Collins reaches 10 knots vs 12 knots for the Walrus. Operational range is 11,500 nautical miles for the Collins vs 10,000 for the Walrus. The Collins carries a crew of 58 vs 49 for the Walrus. Submerged displacement is 3,407 tons for the Collins vs 2,800 tons for the Walrus. The Walrus can dive to 300 m compared to 180 m for the Collins.
The Collins was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Walrus. The Collins was commissioned in 1996, 6 years after the Walrus (1990).
| Australian diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1996, displaces 3,100 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Australian Submarine Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $555 million |
| Dutch diesel-electric submarine, introduced in 1990, powered by three SEMT Pielstick diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,500 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 77.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 58 ◉ |
| Max depth | 180 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Garden Island-Hedemora HV V18b/15Ub (VB210) 18-cylinder diesel motors, 3 × Jeumont-Schneider generators (1,400 kW, 440-volt DC), 1 × Jeumont-Schneider DC motor (7,200 hp or 5,400 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 9 knots ◉ |
| Length | 67.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 49 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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 Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Collins-class has greater displacement at 3,100 tons compared to the Walrus-class's 2,450 tons.
Which is faster, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Collins-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Collins-class has a longer range at 11,500 nautical miles compared to the Walrus-class's 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Collins-class is longer at 77.4 meters compared to the Walrus-class's 67.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Collins-class and Walrus-class have?
The Collins-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the Walrus-class's 49 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Walrus-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Collins-class's 180 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Collins-class or Walrus-class?
The Collins-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Walrus-class.