The 10 Best Diesel Electric Submarines In 2023

The 10 Best Diesel Electric Submarines In 2023:
The amount of time a conventional submarine can stay submerged before needing to surface for air is a significant limitation of its operations. The submarine's propulsion, speed, machinery, and equipment, as well as the local tactical situation, all affect the pace at which its batteries deplete, and hence the period for which the submarine can remain submerged. Because of this constraint and its effects on speed, stealth, and concealment, conventional submarines are easily spotted, especially in the confined littoral environment. However, the conventional submarine's limited dive endurance makes it vulnerable to detection from the air and from surface platforms in a relatively confined oceanic space, making it less effective in the littoral environment than its larger, more powerful and noisier nuclear counterpart.
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[@MarcioAugustoLacerda]

Where is the Scopenes ?

[@kennethchong2813]

Scorpenes are Clunkers under water noisy diesels,Soryu Class All Updated by Jap Navy are probably the most Silent diesel subs around!

[@ricardogonzalezotero3344]

S-80 class?

[@jeremyshearer3885]

Did not know Japan had a sub fleet in the baltic Sea🧐🤨

[@MrEjidorie]

All of Japanese "Harushio" class submarines are already decommissioned. And I do not understand why Japanese "Taigei" class submarine is not listed among the top 10 conventionally-powered submarines in the world.

[@marko100skive]

its a chinese channel.....

[@MrEjidorie]

@@marko100skive No wander Japanese submarines are underrated.

[@ytn00b3]

Taigei only just started operation and this video was made before this. This vid mentioned Soryu class and Taigei is another variant of Soryu with improved onboard system and Lithium battery.

[@peterhsieh380]

​@@marko100skiveNO, IT IS A WESTERN CHANNEL . NEVER BEEN A CHINA CHANNEL.

[@ziongite]

It's a channel run by Wumao, so the rate Chinese stuff always at the top and rarely include any Japanese units, or if they include Japanese units they include old stuff that isn't even in service anymore, lol. This is youtube bro, half the videos are just the random video creators own bias, there are not many factual or educational videos on youtube.

[@pablozuleta9912]

Scorpene ??? 🤔

[@dwwolf4636]

Whut ?

[@andrewsmall6834]

Geez, how much were you paid to say China had the best.

[@corsarogonzalez9831]

EXACTLY. I heard the voice and skipped right to the end to laugh at the Wumao's attempt of shilling their Chinashit

[@CidFafner]

My guess would be, not a lot. This chan here is most probably owned by the CCP.

[@azumishimizu1880]

China during the Korean pushed the US/NATO/UN away from its border. China was extremely poor back than and didnt have a industry. Now China could probably easily destroy the US. Especially after seeing how the NATO weapons did in the Ukraine counter offensive . The myth of Western weapons being good is really over.

[@irfan5336]

How u say that

[@IsraelMilitaryChannel]

The Gotland class submarine is probably the quietest

[@ytn00b3]

probably.

[@benktlofgren4710]

at least one of the quietest. Kinda hard to know exactly how the Chinese perform and so on. Also if not American it is hard to compare as they do exercise both with Asian countries and European ones. I as a Swede can't wait to see how the new A26 performs on international exercises when deployed.

[@mdb831]

Collins and 2206 but no Scorpene? lol

[@ChandranPrema123]

Scorpene class subs are so good they are hidden in this video just like real life

[@cotopablo]

And it is used by several countries, such as Brazil, Chile, India and Malaysia.

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

​@@cotopablo China, Chile have Scorpene ???? 🙃🙃🙃 LOL

[@alifiskandar1541]

Indonesia soon 🇮🇩

[@alifiskandar1541]

@Hulagu Mongke .. not rejected, but cancellation of the agreement.. 12 units france electric diesel.. changed to nuclear type, just because aukus alliance.. Australia pays a penalty of USD.589 million..

[@Milo.The.Explorer]

​@@cotopabloPhilippines soon. 🇵🇭

[@Cadu12345]

@The Buzz , what about the Scorpene class?

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

Love the Kilo 🥰👍👍

[@user-mp9sg7bb7e]

You forgot the best one de The S-80 Plus class (or Isaac Peral class) is a Spanish class of four submarines being built by the state-owned Spanish company Navantia at its Cartagena ...

[@valteroliveira1523]

you mean, one of the most expensive engineering mistakes in history.. the S-80?

[@loperano1984]

@@valteroliveira1523 no existe proyecto de ingenieria militar sin errores de ingenieria.... pero tu analfabetismo que demuestras en el tema lo deja claro.... pues el s80plus es real y de todos los mencionados de la lista es el mejor... y ya esta operativo.

[@TheVeenmeister]

Seen pictures of a Walrus class submarine hanging under a Russian nuclear sub in the mediterrainian sea without being detected. Great little sub!

[@romankovalev7894]

I do not even know what to say. Admiring a picture with a fictional plot, what could be more stupid dude? 😂😂. All your "breakthroughs" in "pictures" and computer graphics. Oh, what a beautiful clip was about the Agm hypersonic missile.

[@benktlofgren4710]

The walrus looks extremely wide, Does it increase dive depth?

[@conveyor2]

@@benktlofgren4710 Depends of the thickness of the steel

[@benktlofgren4710]

@@conveyor2 of course but that does not answer my question :)

[@robandcheryls]

I saw the title and thought, that’s what I need tonight.

[@srfsongs3041]

Capable and stealthy scorpion class is missing it is far better than kilo and type 039A class

[@johnsilver9338]

Swedish Gotland class subs and German Type 206 subs should be ranked 1st and 2nd as they were able to sink a US carrier during wargaming exercises in the Pacific. Followed by Type 212 and Japanese subs like the new Taigei class and older Soryu class.

[@dwwolf4636]

Walrus did the same.....

[@Karl-Benny]

@@dwwolf4636 the why did The US not use a Nato member sub to test or did they want the best

[@azumishimizu1880]

After i have seen how the German tanks functioned in Ukraine. I absolutelty dont believe it. Probably Chinese and Japanese, Korean are the best. NO way Germany.

[@allborn6782]

I think the chines paid for this one

[@anishkumbhar6205]

Your social score is reduced by 1000 ...

[@charlesburke2379]

It's speculated that these types of submarines have the best possible chance of a successful torpedo strike on a capital ship. Their unique quietness makes it near impossible to know precisely where they are. With Sweden and Germany having the subs most quiet.

[@valerianocuomo996]

The Italian U212 NHS is an evolution of FINCANTIERI AND LEONARDO (both leading companies in Europe) 100% Italian technology, what could be better in shipbuilding, electronics, armaments, warships,)

[@claymclaren5788]

Why were the Harushio designed to operate in the Baltic Sea? Input error?

[@Carpasio]

For my opinion lang po Collins class submarine ang i purchase ng Pilipinas kung costly effective s'ya

[@rodyep3136]

Just waiting for USA but then I remembered we don't mess with diesel Electric anymore, they are missed😢

[@conveyor2]

Problem is they can mess with you!

[@DaystromDataConcepts]

Within the first minute or so, you got something wrong. Diesels can be run submerged using a Shnorkel.

[@jeenfizz]

The best :SCORPENE.

[@kevinvandal8595]

The Walrus Class are gonna be rearmd with tomahawk cruise missiles.

[@kpsingh9810]

Why we don't talk about the noise which nuclear powered sub makes ??

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

This so badly done. So many out of date information.

[@user-dk2tl2nk3c]

Why is it that the state-of-the-art Taigei-class submarine is not included in the ranking, even though the Harushio-class submarine, which began its retirement over 10 years ago, is included in the ranking? Common sense suggests that the world's best diesel submarines are Japan's Soryu and Taigei types.

[@CidFafner]

What is your ranking based on? Why is the Type 206 even listed when only Colombia is still operating 4 of them?

[@dmitriyp6056]

I ask for forgives, but From the practice of the life the Submarines are the grave built before. Remember how many of them burial the brave people who were crew on them.

[@ts7064]

Japanese taigei and Korean ahnchangho should have been listed

[@alvaradico]

S-80 Plus?

[@camefromabove1422]

Don’t make us laugh. The spanish with the weird desire to build something they never did, know nothing about it or don’t have any experience. They should have done like the portuguese and buy german. The best is not even in this ridiculous video and it is by far the german made U-209PN, a version made for the portuguese navy. Tridente class.

[@loperano1984]

@@camefromabove1422 España lleva décadas fabricando submarinos en conjunto con Francia pero eso deja ver el poco conocimiento sobre la materia que tienes... el U-209PN es como 3 veces mas pequeño que el s80 y no solo en tamaño, sino que en desplazamiento, velocidad, tiempo sumergido y carga... aparte de contar con la vanguardia tecnológica y sigilo ya esta considerado como el mejor submarino convencional del momento... el U-209PN ya tiene una década encima, aparte de que es un diseño mas orientado para proteger costas... deja de hacer el ridiculo.

[@Carlos-dw3fz]

@@camefromabove1422 😂😂😂😂

[@user-if1ib2fm7b]

S-26T is the best!!!

[@1hecuteangel]

Where is the kss-3 class?

[@srfsongs3041]

Type 039A class at no 1 great joke 😀 . Its a copy of kilo class

[@ioanbota9397]

They are so powerful this submarines

[@ThePalaeontologist]

Yeah no, the Gotland should be no 1 on this list. A Gotland snuck up on a US carrier during NATO exercises. China's submarines are known to be very noisy.

[@MrEjidorie]

I do not understand why noisy Chinese sumarine is listed as the best conventionally-powered submarine in the world.

[@pieterveenders9793]

Literally over a dozen different Western navies have scored at least one kill against a US carrier during war games, it's peanutes. The Dutch Walruss-class is rightfully number one because it's the only diesel-electric to annihilate literally half the US carrier taskgroup including 5 or 6 frigates and destroyers and even a Los Angeles-class nuclear attack sub, all of it while remaining undetected and getting away unharmed afterwards. The Dutch are widely revered in naval circles because of it. Just Google "Dutch sub sinks half US navy" and you'll find a dozen articles about it.

[@camefromabove1422]

A portuguese U-209PN (german made) sub from the Tridente class did exactly the same so that’s not a big deal for the best electric subs, and the best is not even mentioned in this pathetic video, wich is exactly the U-209PN, a special version made for the portuguese navy.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

The only reason the Gotland even got close was because of the scenario requirements that the surface ships couldn’t use active sonar. The US military frequently hobbles itself in wars games to see how effective specific systems are without the support of other systems. Yes the Gotland class are very quiet, but that does absolutely no good when the surface ships are using active sonar.

[@ThePalaeontologist]

@@matthewhuszarik4173 I think that for it's price tag it's still very impressive that it managed that. You're claiming the Americans hobbled their own carrier and while I understand that tests like that will be important to see suboptimal situations, the fact is, the Gotland still slipped through and had the opportunity to make a theoretical attack. For what it is, that's not bad. These things are so cheap compared to their American equivalents.

[@marijnnn4992]

walrus class stil number 5 after 53 years

[@jimmys1558]

werent they build in like the 90s?

[@marijnnn4992]

@@jimmys1558 nope in 1979

[@jimmys1558]

@@marijnnn4992 first walrus entered service in exactly 1990. you are confusing this submarine type with the dolfijn class i think.

[@jbarninatus5898]

The 212A is not rly a Diesel Elecctric Sub because the boat is powered by a fuel cell

[@rock3times]

Chinese 039 is tofu class...like tofu, they are designed to melt under water....

[@hugocheng6243]

Taiwan’s FIRST DIESEL ELECTRIC submarine will launch in September 🐳

[@MrEjidorie]

I hope she will be one of the top10 conventionally-powered submarines in the world.

[@hermosoloremalaga]

You forgot Spain S-80 submarine the Best.

[@valteroliveira1523]

you mean, one of the most expensive engineering mistakes in history.. the S-80?

[@jose9610]

@@valteroliveira1523 troll

[@nishantshrivastava9674]

@@valteroliveira1523 Why would u say that😢 If u hate it so much plz transfer TOT of S80 to India😉😉 People don't realise the value of things they have

[@camefromabove1422]

Don’t make us laugh. The spanish with the weird desire to build something they never did, know nothing about it or don’t have any experience. They should have done like the portuguese and buy german. The best is not even in this ridiculous video and it is by far the german made U-209PN, a version made for the portuguese navy. Tridente class.

[@loperano1984]

@@camefromabove1422 España lleva décadas fabricando submarinos sociados en conjunto con Francia pero eso deja ver el poco conocimiento sobre la materia que tienes... el U-209PN es como 3 veces mas pequeño que el s80 y no solo en tamaño, sino que en desplazamiento, velocidad, tiempo sumergido, capacidades y carga... aparte de contar con la vanguardia tecnológica y sigilo ya esta considerado como el mejor submarino convencional del momento... el U-209PN ya tiene una década encima, aparte de que es un diseño mas orientado para proteger costas... deja de hacer el ridiculo.

[@billotto602]

I think you have the description of the Japanese Harushio class mixed up with the German uboats. Why would Japan be patrolling the shallow Baltic Sea ????

[@HRaj-zl7in]

From which country u r from????

[@tomeng9520]

From Mars. Go to sleep kid.

[@bommulurikiran6904]

What about s 80 and type 216

[@camefromabove1422]

Type U-209PN by far.

[@loperano1984]

@@camefromabove1422 va a ser que no....

[@aitorinarra]

Why is the most modern and "best" submarine in the world missing in this list? The S81 Isaac Peral

[@thegto8535]

Maybe because it isn't one of the 10 best ?

[@aitorinarra]

@@thegto8535 it is though, look it up

[@jsrbb]

the scorpene is missing too so yes they both are in the top 10 but not here@@thegto8535

[@loperano1984]

@@thegto8535 sera porque de esos 10 el s80 esta en el puesto 0... la mitad de esos modelos tienen ya como una decada encima...

[@thegto8535]

@@loperano1984 I do not speak nor read spanish or portuguese

[@plantedfood6629]

Where is France or the USA on this list?

[@maxschafer401]

The us doesn't operat disel electirc subs

[@aldocamerati983]

And the 214 HDW CLASS???? AND THE SCORPENE CLASS SUBMARIN???? AND UPHPOLDER CLASS???? BAD JOB

[@abjt_s]

Where is Type 212 cd, WTF

[@camefromabove1422]

Type U-209PN made specially for the portuguese navy is better, I think.

[@loperano1984]

@@camefromabove1422 portugal no tiene ni mierda en las tripas.... que teneis 1 submarino? si no teneis ni la capacidad de fabricar una silla de madera.

[@rubenruiz5089]

Where are Narcosubmarine class??? 😂

[@camefromabove1422]

😂🤣😅

[@Max62535]

Riachuelo class 🇧🇷?

[@camefromabove1422]

Don’t make us laugh. The brazilians with the weird desire to build something they never did, know nothing about it or don’t have any experience. They should have done like the portuguese and buy german. The best is not even in this ridiculous video and it is by far the german made U-209PN, a version made for the portuguese navy. Tridente class.

[@Max62535]

@@camefromabove1422 You must be an envious Portuguese, your small, irrelevant country buys because it has no industry to produce.....

[@pgp_pgp]

You are out of date. S-80 Class is the new top non-nuclear submarine

[@heimdalshorn]

...the sub that did not swim for the last 10 years.....?

[@pgp_pgp]

@@heimdalshorn Title of the vídeo: "The 10 Best Diesel Electric Submarines In 2023" --- 2023, 2023, 2023 . ---> Come get some more! hahaha

[@jose9610]

@@heimdalshorn troll

[@camefromabove1422]

Don’t make us laugh. The spanish with the weird desire to build something they never did, know nothing about it or don’t have any experience. They should have done like the portuguese and buy german. The best is not even in this ridiculous video and it is by far the german made U-209PN, a version made for the portuguese navy. Tridente class.

[@marko100skive]

how is the japanese submarine harushio class desgined to operate in the baltic sea 🤣 - 3:07

[@philippeisel1307]

Collins but no Scorpene , your chanel is a joke ...

[@larseriksson1741]

You might as well say that a North Korean tractor is the best.👍

[@pakdinokilau62din16]

Old type diesel electric submarine not updated😂buzz beeeee

[@kkme503]

Yep and the S80 class is better than the Collins class but Ok.. this video is rubish

[@nishantshrivastava9674]

Every submarines mentioned in the list has a distinctive design. But why Type 039 looks identical to kilo class submarines 😐 Did Russians steal Chinese design and made cheap copy out of it?? 😜😜🤭 Plz somebody clear my doubts.

[@stelios_konstantinidis]

China copied Russia

[@thegto8535]

The other way around obviously... Put some respect on the russians fcs, their tech may be antiquated but they sure do know how to make a terrific design and a viable ship. Especially since the kilo class is a soviet era sub.

[@nishantshrivastava9674]

@@thegto8535 I know that already bro 😜😜 This was a sarcastic comment for Chinese bots and pakistani puppets who boast china is ahead of Russia in terms of defense technology 🤭🤭

[@thegto8535]

@@nishantshrivastava9674 My bad, i just dove right in, head first 🧐

[@m.sgamingm.sgaming9897]

You guys should give an Oscar award for your confidence 😂😂😂 you are producing nothing on comparison to China and still you are mocking Chinese as your are a elite military producer .... Even for copying submarine you need to have systems and ecosystem to develop them 😂😂😂

[@subirmajumdar4493]

This list is wrong in so many levels, if the Chinese subs are better than a gotland or 212, I am the king of England. Whover made this video must be smoking something other than a Marlboro.

[@caravaggio31]

Gadly to the Brazilians, The Buzz ignored the brand new Scorpenes class Riachuelo and Humaita of Brazilian Navy. They are still hidden. lol This is bullshit, The Buzz is a joke lol

[@jens-peterreckling5542]

Sorry Die Buzz what you was is wong! Die german Class 212 have only one Diesel Engine for a generator becourse ithave a big electric engine. Better you make your homework well! Also the german class 212 have a other powersuply!

[@fromfareastindy8234]

It is true that Japanese submarines are under rated and Chinese submarines are over rated! Chinese submarines are the highest threat in the world! So it should be okay for Japan and the U.S. to greatly expand their military budgets to balance their military, right? As far as Japan is concerned, it spends only 20% of China's budget, so please don't make the mistake of complaining that we are a military nation. LOL

[@peterhsieh380]

China never asked to be compared with other countries to be the top 10 submarines nation.

[@user-ss4zj2sz7h]

As if China is number 1, didthey pay for this video ?

[@zoolkhan]

yes, lets all listen to an absolutely clueless AI voice that places japanese submarines into the baltic sea. ** facepalm **

[@AnonymousSong]

INDIANS: 039 should not exist in this list. Where's out MADE IN INDIA. LMAO

[@litonraja4525]

HAL Tejas is the best aircraft submarine in the world 😎🤣😂!!

[@banaraswalebaba3162]

​@@litonraja4525 life if jf17 the 12 gen mighty fighter capable to shoot UFO🔥🔥🔥

[@vaibhavjain2314]

Copy cat country is laughing about make in india technology🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌

[@AnonymousSong]

@@vaibhavjain2314 COPY CAT IS making 055, J-20, DF17 :)

[@vaibhavjain2314]

@@AnonymousSong Lol😂 then why u purchased russian s400, su30, su35 aircraft if ur wepeons is so good then?

[@craigkdillon]

No way does China have the best submarine. That's nonsense.

[@pakdinokilau62din16]

Changbogo noise new submarine built by south korea no missile low battery same as indonesia failed submarine.😂

[@camefromabove1422]

The best is not even here, and it is by far the german made U-209PN, a version made for the portuguese navy. Tridente class.

[@loperano1984]

portugal no tiene ni mierda en las tripas... que van a comprar 1?

[@braised44]

Computer generated voice is soooooooo annoying!!