Saab AB Gotland-class vs ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A
Saab AB Gotland-class and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A are both submarine, compared here on public specifications. The ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A leads on range (8,000 vs 6,000 nmi).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Saab AB Gotland-class
Wins 0/5 |  ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A
Wins 5/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| Torpedo tubes | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 60.4 m | 57.2 m |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 1,600 t | 1,450 t |
| Submerged speed (kn) | 20 kn | 20 kn |
| Range (nmi) | 6,000 nmi | 8,000 nmi ✓ |
| Test depth (m) | 200 m | 250 m ✓ |
| Complement | 25 | 27 |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 3 | 10 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 2 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher range? +
The ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A has the higher range at 8,000 nmi.
Which has the higher test depth? +
The ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A has the higher test depth at 250 m.
Which has the higher torpedo tubes? +
The ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A has the higher torpedo tubes at 6.
Which has the higher submerged speed? +
The Saab AB Gotland-class has the higher submerged speed at 20 kn.
Which has the higher units built? +
The ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A has the higher units built at 10.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A has the higher operator countries at 2.
Is the Saab AB Gotland-class better than the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A? +
On the public specs we track, the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A leads on 5 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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