Akula vs Foxtrot
The Akula and the Foxtrot are both Submarine classes. The Akula displaces 8,140 tons — 4.1x the Foxtrot's 1,983 tons. The Akula reaches 10 knots vs 16 knots for the Foxtrot. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Akula vs 20,000 for the Foxtrot. The Akula carries a crew of 73 vs 78 for the Foxtrot. Submerged displacement is 12,770 tons for the Akula vs 2,515 tons for the Foxtrot. The Akula can dive to 600 m compared to 296 m for the Foxtrot. The Akula was produced in 15 units vs 75 for the Foxtrot. The Akula was commissioned in 1984, 26 years after the Foxtrot (1958).
| Displacement | 8,140 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 110.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 73 ◉ |
| Max depth | 600 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | one 190 MW OK-650B/OK-650M pressurized water nuclear reactor, 1 OK-7 steam turbine 43,000 hp (32 MW), 2 OK-2 Turbo generators producing 2 MW, 1 seven-bladed propeller, 2 OK-300 retractable electric propulsors |
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| Displacement | 1,983 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 20,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 89.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Max depth | 296 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Kolomna 2D42M 2,000 hp (1,500 kW) diesel engines; 3 × Electric motors (two 1,350 hp and one 2,700 hp); 1 × 180 hp auxiliary motor; 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akula-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Akula-class has greater displacement at 8,140 tons compared to the Foxtrot-class's 1,983 tons.
Which is faster, the Akula-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Akula-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akula-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Akula-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Foxtrot-class has a range of 20,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Akula-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Akula-class is longer at 110.3 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 89.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Akula-class and Foxtrot-class have?
The Foxtrot-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Akula-class's 73 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Akula-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Akula-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 600 meters compared to the Foxtrot-class's 296 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akula-class or Foxtrot-class?
The Foxtrot-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Akula-class.