ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A vs Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A and Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class are both submarine, compared here on public specifications. The Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class leads on range (9,989 vs 8,000 nmi).
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Full spec sheet
 ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A
Wins 3/6 |  Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Firepower | ||
| Torpedo tubes | 6 ✓ | 4 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 57.2 m | 67.73 m |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 6,300 hp |
| Naval | ||
| Displacement (t) | 1,450 t | 1,900 t |
| Full-load displacement (t) | N/A | 2,800 t |
| Max speed (kn) | N/A | 13 kn |
| Submerged speed (kn) | 20 kn | 21 kn ✓ |
| Range (nmi) | 8,000 nmi | 9,989 nmi ✓ |
| Test depth (m) | 250 m | 300 m ✓ |
| Complement | 27 | 50 |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 10 ✓ | 4 |
| Operator countries | 2 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher range? +
The Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class has the higher range at 9,989 nmi.
Which has the higher test depth? +
The Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class has the higher test depth at 300 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 Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class has the higher submerged speed at 21 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 ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A better than the Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class? +
On the public specs we track, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A and Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class are closely matched, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Type 212A leads on torpedo tubes, units built, operator countries, while Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) Walrus class leads on range, test depth, submerged speed. 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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