Dolphin vs Ohio
Overview
The Dolphin and the Ohio are both Submarine classes.
The Ohio displaces 16,764 tons — 10:1 the Dolphin's 1,640 tons. The Dolphin reaches 11 knots vs 12 knots for the Ohio. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Dolphin vs 99,999 for the Ohio. The Dolphin carries a crew of 45 vs 155 for the Ohio. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Dolphin vs 18,750 tons for the Ohio. The Dolphin can dive to 350 m compared to 240 m for the Ohio.
The Dolphin was produced in 5 units vs 18 for the Ohio. Cost per hull is $1,000M for the Dolphin vs $2,000M for the Ohio. The Dolphin was commissioned in 1999, 18 years after the Ohio (1981).
| Israeli diesel-electric submarine, 1,640 tons displacement, utilizes air-independent propulsion in the Dolphin 2 class. | |
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| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Diesel-electric submarine |
| Manufacturer | Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,000 million |
| American submarine, introduced in 1981, displaces 16,764 tons and has a crew of 155. | |
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| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Electric Boat |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 18 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,000 million |
| Displacement | 1,640 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Max depth | 350 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 4,243 shp (3,164 kW); Dolphin 2 class: air-independent HDW Fuel Cell System |
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| Displacement | 16,764 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 170.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 155 ◉ |
| Max depth | 240 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1× S8G PWR nuclear reactor, 2× geared turbines; 35,000 shp (26 MW), 1x Fairbanks Morse auxiliary diesel, 1× 325 hp (242 kW) auxiliary motor, 1 shaft with seven-bladed screw |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dolphin-class or Ohio-class?
The Ohio-class has greater displacement at 16,764 tons compared to the Dolphin-class's 1,640 tons.
Which is faster, the Dolphin-class or Ohio-class?
The Ohio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Dolphin-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dolphin-class or Ohio-class?
The Ohio-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Dolphin-class has a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dolphin-class or Ohio-class?
The Ohio-class is longer at 170.0 meters compared to the Dolphin-class's 57.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Dolphin-class and Ohio-class have?
The Ohio-class has a larger crew complement of 155 compared to the Dolphin-class's 45 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Dolphin-class or Ohio-class?
The Dolphin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Ohio-class's 240 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dolphin-class or Ohio-class?
The Ohio-class is more expensive at approximately $2.0 billion per unit compared to the Dolphin-class at $1.0 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dolphin-class or Ohio-class?
The Ohio-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Dolphin-class.