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Benjamin Franklin vs George Washington

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Specifications
Benjamin Franklin George Washington
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Electric Boat General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1965 1959
Number built 12 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 7,443 tons 6,055 tons
Maximum speed 16.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range Unlimited Unlimited
Length 130.0 m 116.3 m
Beam 10.0 m 10.0 m
Crew 140 112
Max depth 400 m 210 m
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Armament & Systems
Benjamin Franklin George Washington
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A3 or Poseidon C3 or Trident I C4 missiles
  • 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 13 torpedoes
  • 16 Polaris A1/A3 missiles
  • 6 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes
Propulsion 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft 1 S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft

Overview

The Benjamin Franklin and the George Washington are both Submarine classes.

Displacement is 7,443 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 6,055 tons for the George Washington. The Benjamin Franklin reaches 16 knots vs 16 knots for the George Washington. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Benjamin Franklin vs 99,999 for the George Washington. The Benjamin Franklin carries a crew of 140 vs 112 for the George Washington. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 6,817 tons for the George Washington. The Benjamin Franklin can dive to 400 m compared to 210 m for the George Washington.

The Benjamin Franklin was produced in 12 units vs 5 for the George Washington. The Benjamin Franklin was commissioned in 1965, 6 years after the George Washington (1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Benjamin Franklin-class or George Washington-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the George Washington-class's 6,055 tons.
Which is faster, the Benjamin Franklin-class or George Washington-class?
The George Washington-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Benjamin Franklin-class or George Washington-class?
Both the Benjamin Franklin-class and George Washington-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Benjamin Franklin-class or George Washington-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the George Washington-class's 116.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Benjamin Franklin-class and George Washington-class have?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the George Washington-class's 112 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Benjamin Franklin-class or George Washington-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the George Washington-class's 210 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Benjamin Franklin-class or George Washington-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the George Washington-class.