Columbia vs Yasen
Overview
The Columbia and the Yasen are both Submarine classes.
The Columbia carries a crew of 155 vs 85 for the Yasen. Submerged displacement is 21,140 tons for the Columbia vs 13,800 tons for the Yasen.
The Columbia was produced in 12 units vs 6 for the Yasen. Cost per hull is $9,150M for the Columbia vs $1,600M for the Yasen. The Columbia was commissioned in 2030, 17 years after the Yasen (2013).
| Future US ballistic missile submarine replacing the Ohio class, the US Navy's top procurement priority. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2030 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | $9,150 million |
| Displacement | NA |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 171.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 155 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | S1B nuclear reactor, turbo-electric drive, pump-jet propulsor |
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| Displacement | 8,600 tons |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 139.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 85 ◉ |
| Max depth | 658 m |
| Propulsion | OK-650KPM pressurized water reactor, 200 MWt turbines of 43,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Columbia-class or Yasen-class?
The Yasen-class has greater displacement at 8,600 tons compared to the Columbia-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Columbia-class or Yasen-class?
The Yasen-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Columbia-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Columbia-class or Yasen-class?
The Yasen-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Columbia-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Columbia-class or Yasen-class?
The Columbia-class is longer at 171.0 meters compared to the Yasen-class's 139.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Columbia-class and Yasen-class have?
The Columbia-class has a larger crew complement of 155 compared to the Yasen-class's 85 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Columbia-class or Yasen-class?
The Columbia-class is more expensive at approximately $9.2 billion per unit compared to the Yasen-class at $1.6 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Columbia-class or Yasen-class?
The Columbia-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Yasen-class.