Benjamin Franklin vs Whiskey
The Benjamin Franklin and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. The Benjamin Franklin displaces 7,443 tons — 7.1x the Whiskey's 1,050 tons. The Benjamin Franklin reaches 16 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Benjamin Franklin vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Benjamin Franklin carries a crew of 140 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 8,383 tons for the Benjamin Franklin vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Benjamin Franklin can dive to 400 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Benjamin Franklin was produced in 12 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Benjamin Franklin was commissioned in 1965, 14 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 | 1,050 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 200 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two-shaft diesel–electric: 2 × 2,000 bhp (1,500 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 1,350 hp (1,010 kW) main electric motors, 2 × 50 hp (37 kW) electric creep motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has greater displacement at 7,443 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Benjamin Franklin-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Whiskey-class has a range of 8,580 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class is longer at 130.0 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 76.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Benjamin Franklin-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Benjamin Franklin-class has a larger crew complement of 140 compared to the Whiskey-class's 52 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Benjamin Franklin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Benjamin Franklin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Benjamin Franklin-class.