Akula vs Typhoon
The Akula and the Typhoon are both Submarine classes. The Typhoon displaces 23,200 tons — 2.9x the Akula's 8,140 tons. The Akula reaches 10 knots vs 22 knots for the Typhoon. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Akula vs 99,999 for the Typhoon. The Akula carries a crew of 73 vs 160 for the Typhoon. Submerged displacement is 12,770 tons for the Akula vs 48,000 tons for the Typhoon. The Akula can dive to 600 m compared to 400 m for the Typhoon. The Akula was produced in 15 units vs 6 for the Typhoon. The Akula was commissioned in 1984, 3 years after the Typhoon (1981).
| 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 | 23,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 175.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × OK-650 pressurized-water nuclear reactors, 190 MWt each; 2 × geared steam turbines, 50,000 shp each; 2 shafts with 7-bladed shrouded screws |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Akula-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class has greater displacement at 23,200 tons compared to the Akula-class's 8,140 tons.
Which is faster, the Akula-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Akula-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Akula-class or Typhoon-class?
Both the Akula-class and Typhoon-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Akula-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Akula-class's 110.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Akula-class and Typhoon-class have?
The Typhoon-class has a larger crew complement of 160 compared to the Akula-class's 73 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Akula-class or Typhoon-class?
The Akula-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 600 meters compared to the Typhoon-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Akula-class or Typhoon-class?
The Akula-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Typhoon-class.