Benjamin Franklin vs Type 209
Overview
The Benjamin Franklin and the Type 209 are both Submarine classes.
The Benjamin Franklin displaces 7,443 tons — 5.8x the Type 209's 1,285 tons. The Benjamin Franklin reaches 16 knots vs 11 knots for the Type 209. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Benjamin Franklin vs 11,000 for the Type 209. The Benjamin Franklin carries a crew of 140 vs 36 for the Type 209. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 1,810 tons for the Type 209. The Type 209 can dive to 500 m compared to 400 m for the Benjamin Franklin.
The Benjamin Franklin was produced in 12 units vs 68 for the Type 209. The Benjamin Franklin was commissioned in 1965, 6 years before the Type 209 (1971).
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,285 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Max depth | 500 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 6,100 shp (4,500 kW) |
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