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Type 206 submarinelarger figure on 0 of 6
Walrus-class submarinelarger figure on 6 of 6
Measured figures
Length
Single source48.49 metres (159 ft 1 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Type 206 submarine | Walrus-class submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Builders | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft Nordseewerke[source] | Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij[source] |
| Operators | German Navy Colombian National Navy[source] | Royal Netherlands Navy[source] |
| Preceded by | Type 205 submarine[source] | Dolfijn class Zwaardvis class[source] |
| Succeeded by | Type 212 submarine , Type 209 submarine[source] |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
67.725 m (222 ft 2.3 in)[source]
Submerged
Single sourceSurfaced
Single source456 tonnes (449 long tons), surfaced; 500 tonnes (490 long tons), submerged[source]
Submerged
Single sourceSurfaced
Single sourceMaximum; Submerged
Single sourceMaximum; Surfaced
Single source10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph), surfaced; 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph), submerged[source]
Maximum; Submerged
Single sourceMaximum; Surfaced
Single sourceat 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph), submerged
Single sourceat 6 knots (11 km/h; 6.9 mph), surfaced
Single source4,500 nautical miles (8,300 km; 5,200 mi) at 6 knots (11 km/h; 6.9 mph), surfaced 228 nautical miles (422 km; 262 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph), submerged[source]
at 9 kn (17 km/h; 10 mph)
Single source18,500 km (10,000 nmi) at 9 kn (17 km/h; 10 mph)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Orka class[source] |
| Subclasses | Gal -class submarine[source] | — |
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| Built | 1969–1975[source] | 1979–1992[source] |
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| In commission | 1973–2011 (Germany) 2012–present (Colombia)[source] | 1990–present[source] |
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| Completed | 18[source] |
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| Active |
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| Retired | 16[source] |
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| Preserved | — |
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| Type | Type 206A submarine[source] | Diesel-electric attack submarine[source] |
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| Propulsion | 2 MTU 12V 493, 4-stroke diesel engines , each coupled with an Asea Brown Boveri - generator 1 Siemens -Schuckert-Werke electric motor driving single five (Type 206) or seven (Type 206A) blade propeller[source] | — |
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| Test depth | more than 200 m[source] | >300 m (980 ft)[source] |
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| Sensors & processing systems | STN Atlas DBQS-21 (CSU83) submarine sonar Thomson-CSF DUUX 2 passive rangefinder sonar Safare VELOX sonar intercept EDO-900 active mine avoidance sonar Thomson-CSF Calypso II surveillance and navigation radar[source] | Radars : Signaal / Decca 1229 Signaal ZW-07 Argo Phoenix I Sonar Systems : Thomson Sintra TSM 2272 Eledone Octopus GEC Avionics Type 2026 towed array Thomson Sintra DUUX 5 passive ranging and intercept Fire-control system : HSA GIPSY (SEWACO VIII)[source] |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys | Thomson-CSF DR-2000U ESM system Thorn-EMI SARIE[source] | — |
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| Armament | 8 × 533 mm torpedo tubes , 8 DM2A1 Seeaal (206) or DM2A3 Seehecht (206A) torpedoes ; 24 mines can be carried externally[source] | 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes 20 × Honeywell Mk 48 torpedoes or Honeywell NT 37 C/D/E torpedoes UGM-84 Harpoon SSM 40 mines[source] |
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| Country of origin | Germany[source] | — |
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| Name | — | Walrus class[source] |
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| Cost | — | ƒ 500 million per unit (1992)[source] |
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| Planned | — |
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| Canceled | — |
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standard
Single source2,450 t surfaced, 2,800 t submerged, 1,900 t standard[source]
13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) surfaced, 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) submerged[source]