Charlie vs Collins
The Charlie and the Collins are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 4,000 tons for the Charlie vs 3,100 tons for the Collins. The Charlie reaches 20 knots vs 10 knots for the Collins. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Charlie vs 11,500 for the Collins. The Charlie carries a crew of 100 vs 58 for the Collins. Submerged displacement is 4,900 tons for the Charlie vs 3,407 tons for the Collins. The Charlie can dive to 400 m compared to 180 m for the Collins. The Charlie was produced in 17 units vs 6 for the Collins. The Charlie was commissioned in 1967, 29 years before the Collins (1996).
| Soviet nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, introduced in 1967, utilized a pressurized water reactor for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Krasnoye Sormovo inland shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 17 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 4,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 95.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 100 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 400 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 pressurized water-cooled reactor powering 2 steam turbines delivering 11,185 kW (14,999 shp) to 1 shaft |
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| Displacement | 3,100 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,500 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 77.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 58 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 180 m â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × Garden Island-Hedemora HV V18b/15Ub (VB210) 18-cylinder diesel motors, 3 × Jeumont-Schneider generators (1,400 kW, 440-volt DC), 1 × Jeumont-Schneider DC motor (7,200 hp or 5,400 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Charlie-class or Collins-class?
The Charlie-class has greater displacement at 4,000 tons compared to the Collins-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Charlie-class or Collins-class?
The Charlie-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Collins-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charlie-class or Collins-class?
The Charlie-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Collins-class has a range of 11,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charlie-class or Collins-class?
The Charlie-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Collins-class's 77.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Charlie-class and Collins-class have?
The Charlie-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Collins-class's 58 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Charlie-class or Collins-class?
The Charlie-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Collins-class's 180 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charlie-class or Collins-class?
The Charlie-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Collins-class.