Benjamin Franklin vs James Madison

Overview

The Benjamin Franklin and the James Madison are both Submarine classes.

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

The Benjamin Franklin was produced in 12 units vs 10 for the James Madison. The Benjamin Franklin was commissioned in 1965, 1 years after the James Madison (1964).

Benjamin Franklin

American nuclear-powered submarine, 7,443 tons displacement, utilizes an S5W pressurized water reactor.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer Electric Boat
Year introduced 1965
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
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James Madison

American submarine, introduced in 1964, displaces 7,443 tons.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat
Year introduced 1964
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
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Benjamin Franklin

Displacement 7,443 tons ◉
Maximum speed 16.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 130.0 m ◉
Beam 10.0 m ◉
Crew 140 ◉
Max depth 400 m ◉
Propulsion 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A3 or Poseidon C3 or Trident I C4 missiles
  • 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 13 torpedoes

James Madison

Displacement 7,443 tons ◉
Maximum speed 16.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 130.0 m ◉
Beam 10.0 m ◉
Crew 140 ◉
Max depth 400 m ◉
Propulsion 1 × S5W PWR, 2 geared steam turbines (15,000 shp (11,000 kW)), 1 shaft
Armament
  • 16 Polaris A3 or Poseidon C3 or Trident I C4 missiles
  • 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 12 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Benjamin Franklin-class or James Madison-class?
The James Madison-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 7,443 tons.
Which is faster, the Benjamin Franklin-class or James Madison-class?
The James Madison-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 James Madison-class?
Both the Benjamin Franklin-class and James Madison-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Benjamin Franklin-class or James Madison-class?
The James Madison-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Benjamin Franklin-class and James Madison-class have?
The James Madison-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 140 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Benjamin Franklin-class or James Madison-class?
The James Madison-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 400 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Benjamin Franklin-class or James Madison-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the James Madison-class.

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