Astute vs Seawolf
| British nuclear-powered submarine, 7,400 tons displacement, entered service in 2010. | |
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| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Submarines |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,112 million |
| American nuclear attack submarine, entered service in 1997, uses a pump-jet propeller. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3,000 million |
| Displacement | 7,400 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 97.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 98 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 300 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 × Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear reactor; MTU 600 kilowatt diesel generators |
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| Displacement | 8,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 108.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 140 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 490 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 S6W PWR 220 MW (300,000 hp), 1 secondary propulsion submerged motor, 2 steam turbines 57,000 shp (43 MW), 1 shaft, 1 pump-jet propeller |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Astute-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class has greater displacement at 8,600 tons compared to the Astute-class's 7,400 tons.
Which is faster, the Astute-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Astute-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Astute-class or Seawolf-class?
Both the Astute-class and Seawolf-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Astute-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is longer at 108.0 meters compared to the Astute-class's 97.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Astute-class and Seawolf-class have?
The Seawolf-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Astute-class's 98 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Astute-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 490 meters compared to the Astute-class's 300 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Astute-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is more expensive at approximately $3.0 billion per unit compared to the Astute-class at $2.1 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astute-class or Seawolf-class?
The Astute-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Seawolf-class.