Saab AB A26 Blekinge-class vs BAE Systems Astute class
Saab AB A26 Blekinge-class and BAE Systems Astute class are both submarine, compared here on public specifications. The BAE Systems Astute class leads on test depth (300 vs 200 m).
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Full spec sheet
 Saab AB A26 Blekinge-class
Wins 1/5 |  BAE Systems Astute class
Wins 4/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| Ammunition | N/A | 38 |
| Torpedo tubes | 6 | 6 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 66 m | 97 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 1,930 t | 7,400 t |
| Full-load displacement (t) | 2,100 t | 7,800 t |
| Submerged speed (kn) | 20 kn | 29 kn ✓ |
| Endurance (days) | 45 days | 90 days ✓ |
| Test depth (m) | 200 m | 300 m ✓ |
| Complement | 26 | 98 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $1,310,000,000 ✓ | $1,900,000,000 |
| Units built | 2 | 5 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The Saab AB A26 Blekinge-class has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,310,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher test depth? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the higher test depth at 300 m.
Which has the higher torpedo tubes? +
The Saab AB A26 Blekinge-class has the higher torpedo tubes at 6.
Which has the higher submerged speed? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the higher submerged speed at 29 kn.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the higher endurance at 90 days.
Which has the higher units built? +
The BAE Systems Astute class has the higher units built at 5.
Is the Saab AB A26 Blekinge-class better than the BAE Systems Astute class? +
On the public specs we track, the BAE Systems Astute class leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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