Barracuda vs Seawolf

Overview

The Barracuda and the Seawolf are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 4,765 tons for the Barracuda vs 8,600 tons for the Seawolf. The Barracuda reaches 14 knots vs 18 knots for the Seawolf. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Barracuda vs 99,999 for the Seawolf. The Barracuda carries a crew of 60 vs 140 for the Seawolf. Submerged displacement is 5,300 tons for the Barracuda vs 9,138 tons for the Seawolf. The Seawolf can dive to 490 m compared to 350 m for the Barracuda.

The Barracuda was produced in 2 units vs 3 for the Seawolf. Cost per hull is $1,730M for the Barracuda vs $3,000M for the Seawolf. The Barracuda was commissioned in 2020, 23 years after the Seawolf (1997).

French nuclear attack submarine, 4,765 tons displacement, utilizes a 150 MW K15 reactor for propulsion.
Profile of Barracuda
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear attack submarine
Manufacturer Naval Group
Year introduced 2020
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $1,730 million
American nuclear attack submarine, entered service in 1997, uses a pump-jet propeller.
Profile of Seawolf
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 4,765 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 99.5 m β—‰
Beam 8.8 m β—‰
Crew 60 β—‰
Max depth 350 m β—‰
Propulsion K15 nuclear reactor, 150 MW (200,000 hp)
Armament

4 533 mm (21.0 in) tubes. 20 storage racks for: MdCN land-attack cruise missiles, Exocet SM39 Mod2 anti-ship missiles, A3SM (VL MICA) surface-to-air missiles, F21 Artemis heavyweight torpedoes, FG29 multi-influence mines

Displacement 8,600 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 108.0 m β—‰
Beam 12.0 m β—‰
Crew 140 β—‰
Max depth 490 m β—‰
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
Armament
  • 8 x 26.5-inch torpedo tubes
  • Tomahawk land attack missile
  • Harpoon anti-ship missile
  • Mk 48 guided torpedo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barracuda-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class has greater displacement at 8,600 tons compared to the Barracuda-class's 4,765 tons.
Which is faster, the Barracuda-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Barracuda-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Barracuda-class or Seawolf-class?
Both the Barracuda-class and Seawolf-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Barracuda-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is longer at 108.0 meters compared to the Barracuda-class's 99.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Barracuda-class and Seawolf-class have?
The Seawolf-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Barracuda-class's 60 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Barracuda-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 490 meters compared to the Barracuda-class's 350 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Barracuda-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class is more expensive at approximately $3.0 billion per unit compared to the Barracuda-class at $1.7 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barracuda-class or Seawolf-class?
The Seawolf-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Barracuda-class.