Dolphin vs Whiskey
The Dolphin and the Whiskey are both Submarine classes. Displacement is 1,640 tons for the Dolphin vs 1,050 tons for the Whiskey. The Dolphin reaches 11 knots vs 18 knots for the Whiskey. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Dolphin vs 8,580 for the Whiskey. The Dolphin carries a crew of 45 vs 52 for the Whiskey. Submerged displacement is 1,900 tons for the Dolphin vs 1,340 tons for the Whiskey. The Dolphin can dive to 350 m compared to 200 m for the Whiskey. The Dolphin was produced in 5 units vs 236 for the Whiskey. The Dolphin was commissioned in 1999, 48 years after the Whiskey (1951).
| 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 |
| Displacement | 1,640 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 11.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 57.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 45 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 350 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 1,050 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,580 nm at 10 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 76.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 52 â—‰ |
| Max depth | 200 m â—‰ |
| 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 Dolphin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Dolphin-class has greater displacement at 1,640 tons compared to the Whiskey-class's 1,050 tons.
Which is faster, the Dolphin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Dolphin-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dolphin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has a longer range at 8,580 nautical miles compared to the Dolphin-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dolphin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class is longer at 76.0 meters compared to the Dolphin-class's 57.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Dolphin-class and Whiskey-class have?
The Whiskey-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Dolphin-class's 45 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Dolphin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Dolphin-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Whiskey-class's 200 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dolphin-class or Whiskey-class?
The Whiskey-class has been built in greater numbers with 236 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Dolphin-class.