Delta III vs Typhoon
Overview
The Delta III and the Typhoon are both Submarine classes.
The Typhoon displaces 23,200 tons — 3.0x the Delta III's 7,800 tons. The Delta III reaches 12 knots vs 22 knots for the Typhoon. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Delta III vs 99,999 for the Typhoon. The Delta III carries a crew of 120 vs 160 for the Typhoon. Submerged displacement is 10,000 tons for the Delta III vs 48,000 tons for the Typhoon. The Typhoon can dive to 400 m compared to 320 m for the Delta III.
The Delta III was produced in 18 units vs 6 for the Typhoon. The Delta III was commissioned in 1972, 9 years before the Typhoon (1981).
| Displacement | 7,800 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 139.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Max depth | 320 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 pressurized water-cooled reactors powering 2 steam turbines driving 2 shafts and each developing 38.7 MW (51,900 shp) |
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| Displacement | 23,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 175.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| Max depth | 400 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × OK-650 pressurized-water nuclear reactors, 190 MWt each; 2 × geared steam turbines, 50,000 shp each; 2 shafts with 7-bladed shrouded screws |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Delta III-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class has greater displacement at 23,200 tons compared to the Delta III-class's 7,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Delta III-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Delta III-class's 12 knots.
Which has longer range, the Delta III-class or Typhoon-class?
Both the Delta III-class and Typhoon-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Delta III-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Delta III-class's 139.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Delta III-class and Typhoon-class have?
The Typhoon-class has a larger crew complement of 160 compared to the Delta III-class's 120 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Delta III-class or Typhoon-class?
The Typhoon-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Delta III-class's 320 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Delta III-class or Typhoon-class?
The Delta III-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Typhoon-class.