Dreadnought vs Vanguard
Overview
The Dreadnought and the Vanguard are both Submarine classes.
The Dreadnought reaches 20 knots vs 15 knots for the Vanguard. The Dreadnought carries a crew of 130 vs 135 for the Vanguard. Submerged displacement is 17,200 tons for the Dreadnought vs 15,900 tons for the Vanguard.
The Dreadnought was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Vanguard. The Dreadnought was commissioned in 2032, 39 years after the Vanguard (1993).
| Future British ballistic missile submarine replacing the Vanguard class from the early 2030s. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Submarines, Barrow-in-Furness |
| Year introduced | 2032 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British submarine, introduced in 1993, propelled by a Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear reactor. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4,800 million |
| Displacement | NA |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 153.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | 130 ◉ |
| Max depth | NA |
| Propulsion | Rolls-Royce PWR3 nuclear reactor, turbo-electric drive, pump-jet |
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| Displacement | 15,900 tons |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 149.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.8 m |
| Crew | 135 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m |
| Propulsion | 1 × Rolls-Royce PWR2 nuclear reactor, 2 × GEC turbines; 27,500 shp (20.5 MW), 1 × shaft, pump jet propulsor, 2 × auxiliary retractable propulsion motors, 2 × Allen turbo generators (6 MW), 2 × Paxman diesel alternators; 2,700 shp (2.0 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dreadnought-class or Vanguard-class?
The Vanguard-class has greater displacement at 15,900 tons compared to the Dreadnought-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Dreadnought-class or Vanguard-class?
The Dreadnought-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Vanguard-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dreadnought-class or Vanguard-class?
The Vanguard-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Dreadnought-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dreadnought-class or Vanguard-class?
The Dreadnought-class is longer at 153.6 meters compared to the Vanguard-class's 149.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Dreadnought-class and Vanguard-class have?
The Vanguard-class has a larger crew complement of 135 compared to the Dreadnought-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dreadnought-class or Vanguard-class?
Both the Dreadnought-class and Vanguard-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.